Workday Integration Specialist

Zebra Technologies • Lincolnshire, IL

85d • $106,800 - $160,200 • Remote

About The Position

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer's and partner's needs and solve their challenges. Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our diverse perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve. You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about - locally and globally. We've only begun reimaging the future - for our people, our customers, and the world. Let's create tomorrow together. The Senior Workday Technical Specialist is a key member of the HRIT team responsible for ensuring seamless data flow, accuracy, and consistency between Workday and other critical systems. The successful candidate will manage and troubleshoot integrations, coordinate system configurations, and provide expert guidance to the HRIT team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related technical field REQUIRED.
• Minimum 8+ years of overall IT experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience implementing integrations of Workday with enterprise applications such as ERP, CRM.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in the Workday HCM ecosystem.

Nice To Haves

• Workday Certification and familiarity with Agile Process (preferred).
• Ability to learn and adopt new technologies quickly.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing and changing environment.
• Verbal and written proficiency in the English language - Excellent communication with Unit Leaders, Executives and Decisionmakers.
• Experience developing and optimizing advanced reporting solutions using Workday technologies.
• Experience with custom development initiatives using Workday Extend and other relevant technologies.
• Ability to mentor team members.
• Ability to manage complex issues and apply root cause analysis.
• Expert knowledge of applicable IT systems/applications.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Innovative and growth mindset.
• Advanced Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the discovery, design, development, support, and optimization of complex integrations between Workday and External/Internal systems.
• Manages end-to-end workflows using technologies such as calculated fields, custom reports, EIB, Document Transformation, Workday Studio, and advanced Web Services (SOAP and RESTful).
• Works with cross-functional teams, including IT, HR, Payroll, and Finance to define configuration and integration requirements.
• Ensures robust Workday security for integrations by implementing encryption, decryption, data security measures, and managing SSH, PGP, IP whitelisting, and security groups/roles.
• Prepares and manages integration migrations and deployments to Sandbox and Production environments.
• Identifies, analyzes, and leads cross-functional improvements through a Change Control Board or similar system.
• Ensures compliance with standards and regulatory requirements by maintaining comprehensive documentation of system configurations, integrations, and data flows.
• Develops and executes test plans to validate application performance.
• Prioritizes, troubleshoots, and efficiently resolves technical issues with other systems.
• Collaborates with vendors to map requirements and resolve integration issues efficiently.
• Provides comprehensive support for HR systems, including tenant maintenance, optimization, and upgrades.
• Establishes and actively cultivates relationships with business owners.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Wellness programs
• Inclusion networks
• Continued learning and development offerings
• Community service days
• Traditional insurances
• Compensation
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off offerings

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree