IT HCM Technical Developer Lead

Planet Pharma; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a contracting HCM Integrations Lead to design, develop, and deliver Workday HCM integrations and enterprise integration solutions in a global context. The role also focuses on automation and AI-driven capabilities to drive growth and operational excellence.

You will act as the technical lead for Workday initiatives, mentor developers, and collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions across EIB, Studio, Core

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HCM technical experience with at least 8+ years delivering Workday Integrations.
• 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.

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.
• Mentor Workday developers and integration consultants, providing code reviews and technical oversight.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Establish governance and best practices across the Workday platform.
• Oversee integration development using EIB, Studio, Core Connectors, PECI, PICOF, CCB, REST/SOAP APIs.
• Drive adoption of Workday Extend, Workday AI/Illuminate, and automation capabilities to improve efficiency.
• Manage technical deliverables, timelines, risks, and production support.
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and data governance requirements.

Skills

Workday Integrations

Technical Leadership

API Integration Architecture

Stakeholder Management

AI in HR/Workday

Workday Orchestrate

Tools

EIB

PECI

PICOF

CCB

REST/SOAP APIs

Core Connectors

Workday Extend

Job description

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.?

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