Workday Integration Lead Consultant

Job ID: 878310 5 - 20 Years 1 Opening Bengaluru, Kolkata

Role description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Workday Integration Lead Consultant with 5+ years of hands-on experience in Workday integrations, including Workday Studio and other integration frameworks. The candidate will be responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade integrations across Workday HCM and/or Financials.

This role requires strong technical expertise, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to lead integration workstreams across full lifecycle implementations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Integration Design & Delivery

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of Workday integrations across modules such as HCM, Payroll, Finance, and Benefits
• Architect and implement scalable integration solutions using:
• Workday Studio
• Core Connectors
• EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder)
• Define integration patterns, data transformations, error handling, and monitoring strategies

2. End-to-End Implementation Ownership

• Manage integration workstream across all phases:
• Requirement gathering
• Design
• Build
• Testing
• Deployment
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions aligned with best practices

3. Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to integration developers
• Review design artefacts, code, and testing strategies
• Drive adherence to integration standards and reusable frameworks

4. Integration Development & Support

• Build and maintain integrations using Studio, EIB, and Web Services (REST/SOAP)
• Develop and manage inbound/outbound integrations with third-party systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues ensuring system reliability

5. Stakeholder & Client Management

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, functional consultants, and external vendors
• Conduct design workshops and solution discussions
• Provide clear communication on delivery status, risks, and dependencies

6. Testing, Documentation & Governance

• Define test strategy (unit, SIT, UAT) and ensure data accuracy and completeness
• Maintain comprehensive documentation including integration design, mappings, and support guides
• Ensure compliance with security and data privacy standards

7. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to optimize existing integrations
• Implement automation and performance improvements
• Contribute to innovation in integration frameworks and delivery approach

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Workday Integration experience
• Hands-on expertise in:
• Workday Studio
• EIB (inbound/outbound)
• Core Connectors / Cloud Connect
• Web Services (SOAP / REST)
• XML, XSLT data transformations
• Experience in at least 2–3 full lifecycle Workday implementations
• Strong understanding of Workday HCM and/or financial modules
• Proven experience in integration design and end-to-end delivery

Mandatory Certifications

• Workday Studio / Workday Integrations

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to design scalable and reusable integration patterns
• Excellent stakeholder communication and consulting skills
• Leadership and mentorship capabilities
• Detail-oriented with strong focus on data accuracy and quality

Nice to Have

• Experience with Workday Extend / Orchestrate
• Exposure to Agile delivery models
• Experience in integration performance tuning and monitoring

Why This Role

• Opportunity to lead complex integration programs
• Work on enterprise-scale Workday implementations
• Drive innovation in Workday integration architecture

Skills

• Workday Studio
• Core Connectors / Cloud Connect
• Web Services (SOAP / REST)
• EIB (inbound/outbound)
• XML, XSLT data transformations
• BIRT
• Orchestration / Extend (Optional)

About Grant Thornton INDUS

‘Grant Thornton INDUS’ comprises GT U.S. Shared Services Center India Pvt Ltd and Grant Thornton U.S. Knowledge and Capability Center India Pvt Ltd. Grant Thornton INDUS is the shared services center supporting the operations of Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd. Established in 2012, Grant Thornton INDUS employs professionals across a wide range of disciplines including Tax, Audit, Advisory, and other operational functions. What sets us apart isn’t just what we do – it’s how we do it. We support and enable the firm’s purpose of making business more personal and building trust into every result. We’re collaborators – obsessed with quality and ready for anything – who understand the value of strong relationships. Our professionals are well integrated to seamlessly support the U.S. engagement teams, help increase Grant Thornton’s access to a wide talent pool, and improve operational efficiencies. Empowered people, bold leadership, and distinctive client service are imbibed in the culture at Grant Thornton INDUS. We are a transparent, competitive, and excellence-driven firm that offers an opportunity to be part of something significant. In addition, professionals at Grant Thornton INDUS serve communities in India through inspirational and generous services to give back to the communities they work in. Grant Thornton INDUS has its offices in two locations in India – Bengaluru and Kolkata