Workday Solutions Lead

1P284 THE CARLYLE GROUP EMPLOYEE CO., LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Workday Solution Lead will support, enhance, and optimize the organization’s Workday ecosystem across Core HCM and related modules, blending HR process knowledge with strong technical Workday expertise.

This role partners with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent, and IT to design scalable Workday solutions, implement security, manage releases, and maintain documentation. It is based in Washington, DC with 4 days in-office per week and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Workday certifications strongly preferred.
• Workday Studio or Workday Extend certifications a plus.
• 5+ years of technical Workday experience required.
• Experience with Workday integrations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Workday business processes, organizations, validations, notifications, calculated fields, condition rules, and security assignments.
• Lead requirement gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, and post‑production support for Workday enhancements and projects.
• Maintain detailed configuration documentation, process flows, change logs, and functional design documents.
• Develop and maintain advanced Workday reports and dashboards; support integrations with internal/external vendors.

Skills

Workday configuration

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Data security

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday Studio

EIB

Core Connectors

APIs

XSLT

Job description

Position Summary

The Workday Solution Lead will be responsible for supporting, enhancing, and optimizing the organization’s Workday ecosystem across Core HCM and related modules. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of functional HR process knowledge and technical Workday expertise, including configuration, reporting, business process optimization, security, integration, and release management. This individual will play a key role in ongoing transformation initiatives, system enhancements, and support activities across the Workday platform.

In‑Office Requirement

4 days per week.

Responsibilities

Workday Configuration, Solution Design & Process Optimization – partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent, and business stakeholders to understand operational needs and design scalable Workday solutions. Configure and maintain Workday business processes, organizations, validations, notifications, calculated fields, condition rules, and security assignments. Lead requirement gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, and post‑production support for Workday enhancements and projects. Maintain detailed configuration documentation, process flows, change logs, and functional design documents. Analyze the downstream impact of configuration changes across integrations, reporting, security, and business processes. Establish and maintain Workday reporting standards to ensure data accuracy, consistency, performance, and usability. Support and optimize self‑service functionality for employees and managers. Provide techno‑functional support across one or more Workday modules including Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent & Performance, Recruiting and Learning. Develop and maintain advanced Workday reports including Advanced Reports, Matrix Reports, Composite Reports, Dashboards, and Discovery Boards. Support integration troubleshooting and coordination with internal and external vendors. Partner with IT and integration teams to support inbound and outbound integrations including EIBs, APIs, Workday Studio, Extend and third‑party vendor feeds. Analyze and troubleshoot reporting discrepancies, integration failures, and security‑related issues. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Certificates – Bachelor’s Degree required, concentration in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, HRIS, or related field preferred; Workday Certifications strongly preferred; Workday Studio or Workday Extend certifications a plus.

Professional Experience

5+ years of relevant technical experience required. Strong hands‑on Workday techno‑functional experience required. Experience supporting or leading at least one full‑cycle Workday implementation. Strong understanding of Workday business process framework and security model. Hands‑on experience developing and supporting Workday integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, APIs, XSLT transformations. Experience developing complex Workday reports and calculated fields. Experience troubleshooting integrations and working with third‑party vendors. Experience supporting data conversion, validation, and auditing processes. Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate independently in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.

Competencies & Attributes

Deep understanding of Workday architecture, configuration, and reporting. Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Strong understanding of integrations, data flow, and enterprise system architecture. Strong project coordination and stakeholder management capabilities. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences. Strong attention to detail with a focus on data integrity and user experience. Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently. Continuous improvement mindset with a strong focus on operational excellence and automation.

Benefits/Compensation

The compensation range for this role is specific to Washington, DC, and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $135,000. In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs. Additionally, the hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.