Lead Workday Developer SME

Central Point Partners is currently interviewing candidates in the Columbus, Oh area for a large client.

Because this is a Contract to Hire position only GC’s and USC’s.

This position is Hybrid (4 Days onsite)!
Only candidates who are local to Columbus, Oh will be considered.

Strong Workday Development Experience with the following;

BIRT
- BIRT = Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools

An Eclipse-based open-source reporting tool used mainly with:

• Oracle / DB2

Workday Orchestrate for Integrations –

Workday Extend Development - Workday Extend is Workday’s low-code app development platform for building custom applications inside Workday.

It’s used when:

• Native Workday features don’t fully meet business needs
• You need custom UI
• You need custom business logic
• You need apps that still respect Workday security & data model

Example - “Build your own mini-Workday apps.”

Studio Integrations

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Workday Integration & Development Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead and execute complex Workday solutions across integrations, custom development, reporting, and HCM processes. This role requires a strong, hands-on technologist who can independently design, build, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise-scale Workday solutions — not just oversee them.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including HR/Payroll, IT, project leadership, and external vendors, to drive technical excellence and ensure robust, scalable, and secure Workday integrations and applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Workday Integration & Technical Development
• Lead end-to-end design, build, test, deploy, and support of Workday integrations using Studio, Orchestrate, EIB, Core Connectors, Cloud Connect, and Web Services (SOAP/REST).
• Develop and maintain complex integrations with external systems and third-party APIs, support error handling, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Build custom Workday solutions using Workday Extend, including orchestrations and application components.
• Create and enhance data transformation logic with XML, JSON, XSLT, and calculated fields.
• Reporting & Analytics
• Develop advanced reporting and document outputs using BIRT and other Workday reporting tools (Report Designer / RaaS) with strong layout and design skills.
• Partner with business teams to translate reporting requirements into technical solutions.
• HCM and Functional Expertise
• Provide deep functional insight into Workday Human Capital Management processes (Core HCM, Absence/Time, Payroll, Benefits, etc.).
• Understand Workday business process configuration, security, and data models to support integrations and applications.
• Technical Leadership & Support
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production and testing environments.
• Document integration and development artifacts, including technical specifications, data mappings, workflows, and test plans.
• Mentor and guide less experienced developers or technical resources.
• Stay current with Workday releases, new features, and best practices.

Required Skills &

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on Workday integration development experience (Studio, Orchestrate, EIB, Core Connectors).
• Demonstrated experience with Workday Extend development and orchestration flows.
• Strong proficiency in BIRT design and advanced reporting.
• Deep experience with web services (SOAP, REST) and data transformation (XML, JSON, XSLT).
• Comprehensive understanding of Workday HCM processes and data structures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Prior involvement in full software lifecycle: requirements, design, build, testing, deployment, support.
• Strong communicator capable of explaining technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive and self-directed, with a passion for quality and technical excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic project environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday certifications in Integrations, Workday Extend, or related tracks.
• Experience supporting integrations across multiple Workday functional domains (HCM, Payroll, Finance).
• Prior experience in high-complexity enterprise environments or large data-integration landscapes.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Bill Hart at  AND email your resume to bill.!