Senior People Systems Specialist - Integrations

Brown-Forman; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown-Forman is seeking a Senior People Systems Specialist to join the People Technology team in Louisville, KY. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining global Workday integrations and reporting, partnering with HR, Payroll, IT, and external vendors to optimize the Workday investment.

You will lead projects, provide advanced support, and drive process improvements across HR technologies. This position requires deep Workday expertise and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Workday design, configuration, training, and support in a cloud solution environment.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking, listening).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proven success leading technology initiatives.
• Experience with workflow analysis and translating into software functionality.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build high-quality Workday integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and Cloud Connectors.
• Create and maintain advanced Workday reports (Advanced, Matrix, Composite) and Calculated Fields.
• Write and maintain custom XSLT and XML transformations for vendor data formats.
• Monitor daily integration schedules, troubleshoot failures, and support users during payroll and open enrollment.
• Lead technical testing for semi-annual Workday feature releases and patches.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, and vendors to map data and translate business needs into solutions.
• Produce and maintain system/process documentation and test scripts.
• Stay current with trends in Workday and HR tech.

Skills

Workday design

Workday configuration

Workday reporting

Data integration

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent judgment

Tools

Workday Studio

EIB

Core Connectors

Cloud Connectors

XSLT

XML transformations

Reporting tools

Middleware/iPaaS (MuleSoft, Boomi)

Job description

The working style for this role is 4 days a week in the Louisville, KY office and Fridays remote.

Quote From Hiring Manager

At Brown-Forman, we believe in the power of collaboration and empowering our people to bring their best selves to work. In this role, you'll not only be a Workday expert but also a crucial partner to our global HR teams. You'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships, drive meaningful change, and be part of a company that values its employees. Join us in shaping the future of our HR technology.

Meaningful Work From Day One

The Senior People Systems Specialist will serve as a key member of the People Technology team, responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance of Workday integrations globally. This role acts as an internal consultant to global HR stakeholders and requires deep expertise in Workday related modules, and reporting tools. The Senior Specialist will lead projects, provide advanced‑level support, and drive process improvements related to HR technologies. This individual will partner closely with various business units, including Total Rewards, HR Operations and Analytics, Payroll, and Global HR Business Partners, ensuring alignment and optimization of our Workday investment.

What You Can Expect

• Architect and build high-quality Workday integrations using Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builders (EIB), Core Connectors, and Cloud Connectors.
• Create and maintain advanced Workday reports (Advanced, Matrix, Composite) and Calculated Fields to support integration logic and business audits.
• Write and maintain custom XSLT and XML transformations to format data according to vendor specifications.
• Monitor daily integration schedules, troubleshoot failures, and support functional users during critical business cycles (e.g., payroll processing, open enrollment).
• Lead technical testing for semi-annual Workday feature releases, tenant updates, and patch deployments to ensure integrations and functional processes remain uninterrupted.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and external vendors to gather requirements, map data fields, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Create and maintain comprehensive business and system process documentation, technical specifications, and test scripts.
• Stay current with new and emerging trends in software and hardware, particularly those related to Workday and other HR systems.

What You Bring To The Table

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Workday design, configuration, training, and support in a cloud solution environment.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated success in leading technology initiatives.
• Experience with workflow analysis and translating into software functionality.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.

What Makes You Unique

• Functional Workday Knowledge: Strong understanding of Workday functional modules, specifically Workday Payroll and Core HCM (Benefits, Absence, or Compensation a plus).
• Advanced Reporting: Proven experience building Advanced Reporting, Calculated Fields, and utilizing custom reports as data sources for integrations.
• Workday Certifications: Workday Pro or Partner certifications in Integrations, Studio, or Payroll are highly desirable.
• Extended Tech Stack: Familiarity with middleware/iPaaS platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi) or PRISM.

Who We Are

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

Business Area: Global People & Communications

Function: IT/HR

City

Louisville

State: Kentucky

Country: USA

Req ID: JR-00010462