People Systems Data Management and Integration Lead

Viasat, Inc. • Carlsbad, CA

10d

About The Position

The People Systems Data Management and Integration Lead serves as a senior technical leader responsible for advancing the integrity, security, and scalability of the Workday ecosystem and adjacent People Systems such as payroll, recruiting, and other integrated platforms (e.g. Service Now). Reporting to the Sr. Director, People Systems, you will lead the design and delivery of modern integration solutions, enforce data governance and security standards, and enable robust reporting capabilities that support business decision-making. This role acts as a key technical partner across HR, IT, and Engineering (data enablement) teams to ensure systems are connected, data is trusted, and access is secure.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in Workday, HRIS, enterprise systems, or application development, with demonstrated expertise in large scale ETL integrations, data governance, security, and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Deep expertise in Workday integrations (APIs, Workday Studio, EIB), reporting (advanced, dashboards, BIRT), and security (domain and business process security).
• Proven ability to define and enforce data standards, improve data quality, and support scalable reporting and analytics within Workday.
• Strong ability to independently drive technical solutions, troubleshoot system issues, and execute across integration, security, and reporting domains.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions while aligning with broader People Systems and enterprise objectives.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to audit data flows, diagnose issues, and implement effective solutions across complex system environments.

Nice To Haves

• Practical expertise with enterprise service buses (ESBs), iPaaS platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Workato), and custom REST/SOAP API development within core HR suites (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow).
• Experience supporting integrations and data flows between Workday and downstream systems such as payroll providers, ATS platforms, and other HR technologies.
• Familiarity with deploying localized data-sharing models that respect international privacy standards (like GDPR) and audit/compliance processes while supporting unified global reporting.
• Familiarity with Workday Prism Analytics, Workday Extend, and advanced reporting frameworks.
• A demonstrated ability to inspire followership and work effectively across cross-functional teams, communicate complex technical concepts, and drive alignment across stakeholders and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable Workday integrations using APIs, Workday Studio, and EIBs to enable seamless data exchange across HR, Finance, and enterprise systems.
• Establish and enforce HR data standards, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and integrity across Workday and connected People systems.
• Lead the design and administration of Workday security, including domain and business process security, ensuring role-based access aligns with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and govern Workday reporting solutions, including advanced reports, calculated fields, dashboards, and BIRT, while supporting scalable and consistent data access for people analytics and business stakeholders.
• Continuously monitor and audit integration performance, identify failure points, and implement improvements to ensure reliability, scalability, and efficient data processing.
• Partner with HR and Engineering (data enablement) teams to align Workday data structures with reporting and downstream system needs, supporting improved data usability and AI/data readiness initiatives.
• Establish and maintain standards across integrations, data structures, reporting design, and security frameworks to ensure consistency and scalability across the People Systems landscape.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between HR, IT security, integration teams, and external vendors to ensure alignment on data flows, system connectivity, and secure architecture.
• Proactively identify system inefficiencies, data inconsistencies, and reporting gaps, and deliver solutions that enhance system performance and user experience.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to Workday analysts and technical team members, serving as an escalation point for complex integrations, security, and reporting challenges.

Benefits

• range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered
• comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior