Integration Architect

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Workday Integrations Lead to join our Finance Technology team supporting a fast-paced, innovative gaming and hospitality organization. This role is solely responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing support of Workday integrations with internal systems and third-party vendors. The ideal candidate thrives in collaborative environments, excels in cross-functional partnerships, and brings deep Workday technical expertise to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.

Requirements

6+ years of hands-on Workday integration experience, with a strong portfolio of successful implementations and ongoing support
Hands-on expertise with SFTP Connections, Workday Template integrations, EIBs, Core Connectors, and calculated fields
Strong proficiency in XSLT, SOAP, REST APIs, and document/data transformation methods, specifically the Workday APIs
Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex integration issues across multiple systems.
Proven collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors.
Workday Pro certification(s) in relevant modules
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, Business Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice To Haves

Experience developing custom integrations with Workday Studio
Experience in hospitality or gaming industries is highly desirable.
Experience with Workday Extend, Prism Analytics, or Workday Reporting.
Background in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Experience supporting global complex finance operations in a hospitality or gaming environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle of Workday integrations—from requirements gathering and design to development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support
Build and maintain integrations using SFTP, EIBs, Core Connectors, Workday Web Services (SOAP/REST), and other Workday tools
Collaborate closely with HR, IT, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors to ensure seamless data flow and process alignment.
Audit and monitor integration performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure data accuracy and system reliability.
Champion data governance and compliance with privacy and security standards across all integrations.
Document integration architecture and workflows, maintaining clear and accessible records for technical and business stakeholders.
Stay ahead of Workday releases, assessing new features and their impact on existing integrations and recommending enhancements.
Foster a culture of collaboration, mentoring junior team members and promoting best practices in integration development and support.
Perform root cause analysis for integration or data discrepancies and drive long-term solutions.
Ensure integration architecture aligns with ERP strategy, accounting/reporting requirements, enterprise architecture standards, and security protocols.
Support reporting and data transformation using Workday Reporting, calculated fields, XSLT, SOAP, and REST APIs.
Manage integration documentation, version control, and compliance tracking.