This role is a contracting opportunity for an HCM Integrations Lead, supporting the Enterprise Applications team, a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases. This is a hands on role for the design, development, and delivery of Workday HCM integrations and enterprise integration solutions, while supporting automation and emerging AI-driven capabilities that enable continued growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and support of Workday integrations and technical solutions.
• Serve as the technical lead for Workday initiatives, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
• Provide architectural guidance across Workday Integrations, Extend, APIs, Orchestrate, and AI-enabled solutions.
• In addition to being hands-on, this role may lead Workday developers and integration consultants, providing mentorship, code reviews, and technical oversight.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Establish technical standards, governance processes, and best practices across the Workday platform.
• Oversee integration development using EIB, Studio, Core Connectors, PECI, PICOF, CCB, XSLT, REST/SOAP APIs, and related technologies.
• Drive adoption of Workday Extend, Workday AI/Illuminate, and automation capabilities to improve operational efficiency.
• Manage technical deliverables, project timelines, risks, dependencies, and production support activities.
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and data governance requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex integrations and platform issues, including root cause analysis and long-term remediation.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to evaluate new Workday capabilities and platform enhancements.

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Required:

• 10+ years of HCM technical experience, including at least 8+ years of Workday Integrations and technical solution delivery.
• Proven experience leading Workday technical teams and enterprise-scale implementations.
• Deep expertise in Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, PICOF, CCB, Workday APIs, and web services.
• Strong experience with Workday Extend, Workday Orchestrate, and custom application development.
• Experience implementing and leveraging Workday AI/Illuminate capabilities and automation solutions.
• Strong understanding of Workday security, business processes, reporting, and integration architecture.
• Experience with enterprise middleware, cloud integrations, and API-driven architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and lead technical resources across projects and support activities.
• Strong knowledge of HR, Payroll, Talent, Recruiting, Compensation, and Time Tracking business processes.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, JIRA, ServiceNow, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Workday certifications in Integrations, Extend, or related areas are highly desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, and AI-enabled workforce solutions is a plus.

Preferred:

• Certification on one or more (Workday Pro Integrations, Workday Pro Studio, Workday Pro Extend, Workday Pro Orchestrate, Workday Pro Reporting)
• AI/ML, Generative AI, AI-related certifications preferred
• Technical Leadership
• Solution Architecture
• Stakeholder Management

• Vendor Management Pay Range:

  $90-95/hr
• based on experience