Workday Technical Consultant

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Roles and Responsibilities

• Advanced Report Development:

  Design, develop, and maintain

  complex Workday reports

  , including

  Advanced, Matrix, Composite, and BIRT (Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools)

  reports to support HR, Payroll, Finance, and Talent Management functions.

• Data Analysis & Insights:

  Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into actionable insights through Workday reporting and analytics.

• Dashboard & Visualization:

  Build

  Workday dashboards

  and analytics visualizations that provide real-time workforce insights and key performance metrics.

• Security & Compliance:

  Ensure all reports adhere to data governance, privacy, and security standards. Manage Workday report permissions and ensure proper access controls are in place.

• Business Partner Collaboration:

  Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to streamline data collection, automate recurring reports, and enhance the overall efficiency of Workday reporting processes.

• Continuous Improvement:

  Evaluate and optimize existing reports, identify opportunities for automation, and introduce reporting best practices aligned with organizational goals.

• System Enhancements & Testing:

  Participate in

  Workday upgrades, tenant refreshes, and release testing

  to validate report functionality and identify necessary updates.

• Documentation & Training:

  Maintain technical documentation of report logic, data sources, and calculations. Train HR and business users on Workday report functionalities and self-service reporting.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Experience:

• Minimum

  5 years of hands-on experience

  in

  Workday reporting

  and analytics.
• Proven expertise in developing

  Advanced, Matrix, and Composite reports

  .
• Experience with

  Workday Prism Analytics

  or

  Workday Adaptive Planning

  is a strong plus.

• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in

  Workday Report Writer

  ,

  Calculated Fields

  , and

  Workday Security

  .
• Experience with

  BIRT

  for custom report design and layouts.
• Strong understanding of

  Workday HCM data model

  , including Core HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, and Payroll modules.
• Familiarity with

  SQL

  ,

  Excel

  , or

  data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)

  is desirable.

• Certifications (Preferred):

• Workday

  Report Writer Certification

• Workday

  Prism Analytics Certification

  (if applicable)

• Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation abilities.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with HR, IT, and leadership teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within tight timelines.
  

Education

• Bachelors degree in

  Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or Human Resources Management

  .
• Master’s degree or additional technical certification is a plus.
  

Key Attributes

• Detail-oriented with a passion for data integrity and accuracy.
• Ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• Proactive mindset toward process improvement and automation.
• Strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data security.