Workday Payroll Integrations Lead

Apex Systems; Providence, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Apex Systems seeks a Workday Payroll Integrations Lead to architect, develop, and support Workday Finance, HCM, and Payroll integrations for the Rhode Island program. You will partner with state agencies, SMEs, and implementation teams to deliver scalable, secure data integrations and actionable analytics.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in Workday integrations, advanced reporting, Studio, and Prism Analytics, plus strong security and governance expertise in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• >5+ years advanced experience with the Workday application including advanced reporting.
• }>5+ years of advanced Workday Integrations on large initiatives.
• >5 years experience with Workday Studio and related tools.
• >3+ years experience with Workday Prism Analytics.
• >3+ years experience in Agile Scrum methodology.
• Strong knowledge of Workday security, governance, and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop Workday integrations.
• Lead Workday reporting and dashboard strategy.
• Develop and support Prism Analytics.
• Administer Workday security.
• Create technical specs and integration designs.
• Provide production support and troubleshooting.
• Lead testing, deployment, and upgrade activities.
• Establish reporting standards and data governance.
• Deliver insights through reporting and analytics.

Skills

Workday advanced reporting

Workday Integrations

Workday Studio

Workday Report Writer

Calculations/Fields

APIs (SOAP/REST)

Agile Scrum

Workday Prism Analytics

Security Administration

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday Studio

EIBs

Core Connectors

BIRT

XML/XSLT

Job description

# Workday Payroll Integrations LeadApply**Job#: 3051701****Job Description:**Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry or insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions.Apex has an opportunity for a Workday Payroll Integrations Lead. For applicants who are interested in this opportunity, send your updated resume to [e-mail] are the details:Position:Workday Payroll Integrations LeadLocation: RemoteProject Duration: At least 6 Months from projected start date**Job Description:**Lead the architecture, design, development, security, reporting, analytics, and support of the State of Rhode Island's Workday Finance, HCM, and Payroll platform. Responsible for Workday integrations, advanced reporting, data governance, Prism Analytics, security administration, and technical strategy.Serve as the primary technical leader for Workday integrations and reporting, partnering with business stakeholders, state agencies, SMEs, and implementation teams to deliver scalable solutions, actionable analytics, and secure data integrations. Support Workday Finance, HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Talent, Time Tracking, and Absence functions while ensuring adherence to governance, security, compliance, and reporting standards.**Top Must-Haves:*** 5+ years advanced experience with the Workday application to include advanced reporting proficiency.* 5+ years of advanced experience in Workday Integrations working on large Workday initiatives.* 5+ years of advanced experience with Workday Studio (minimum of 10 Studio integrations), Workday Report Writer, Calculated fields Workday Extend, CCB, BIRT, EIBs, Core Connectors, Integration System User (ISU), Integration System Security Group (ISSG)* 5+ years of hands-on experience configuring, developing and testing on the Workday platform (Proficient with Integrations, Integration Security, Workday Studio, Cloud Connect, EIBs, BIRT, Calculated Fields, Report Writer, XML, XSLT, SOAP and Rest APIs)* 5+ years Finance data analysis experience, including the ability to understand business requirements, user needs and translate them into operational requirements.* 3+ years experience with Workday Prism Analytics.* Deep Workday Reporting expertise using BIRT, dashboards, embedded analytics, EIBs, Core Connectors, Studio integrations and composite reporting.* 3+ years of experience with Workday security in relation to reporting.* 3+ years of experience within Agile Scrum methodology.* Experience with JSON, SOAP & REST style web services* Solid understanding of Workday's business object model and relationships* Understanding of Workday functional modules so that you can create technology connections (including but not limited to: Finance, HCM, Talent Management, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, Payroll)* Strong analytical skills, proven experience understanding and effectively implementing Workday integrations across all Workday modules.* 3+ years of experience within Agile Scrum methodology* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail* Strong expertise in project management, business analysis, gathering and documenting requirements.* Strong attention to detail, problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills.* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle both planned and unplanned responsibilities.* Ability to prioritize workload and execute tasks independently, providing timely follow-up and resolution.* Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.* Prior experience in Government Workday and/or Oracle implementations and maintain and operation.* Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar position supporting Workday Integrations or Workday Security or Workday Extend and possessing a technical development background.* Advanced skills in Workday Studio, API(s), NotePad++, Oxygen XML or XML, and XSLT and interaction with SOAP and ReST based web services, EIB, Core Connectors, reporting, use of RaaS, Integration Security, Calculated Fields and Microsoft Office Suite.* Advanced skills in applying Role-based and User-Based Security and Domains.* Advanced business and Workday systems analysis skills.* Intermediate skills in Agile delivery management* Provide the highest level of customer support via internal ticketing system.* Demonstrated ability to influence and work effectively and collaboratively with various business partnerships, and to promote effective collaboration between teams.* Discipline to work with highly confidential information and ability to critically analyze data input/output for accuracy and effectiveness.**Core Responsibilities*** Architect and develop Workday integrations.* Lead Workday reporting and dashboard strategy.* Develop and support Prism Analytics.* Administer Workday security.* Create technical specifications and integration designs.* Provide production support and troubleshooting.* Lead testing, deployment, and upgrade activities.* Establish reporting standards and data governance.* Deliver business insights through reporting and analytics.* Support ongoing Workday optimization and continuous improvement.**Preferred Qualifications*** Bachelor's Degree.* Workday certifications.* Government-sector Workday implementation experience.* Workday Extend experience.* Workday Orchestrate experience.* Experience supporting Workday Finance organizations.* Oracle implementation or support experience.* Experience leading enterprise reporting and analytics strategy.* Strong data governance and audit experience.* Experience delivering enterprise Workday solutions in highly regulated environments *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Providence, RI, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 11, 2026**Pay Range:** $76 - $79 per hour