Workday Integrations Consultant

Job Title: Workday Integrations Consultant

Job Type: Full Time/Salary – must be eligible to work in the United States and not require sponsorship

Job Location: Fully remote with up to 30% travel & reside in the United States

Compensation: $140,000 – $170,000 plus bonus

THE COMPANY

Meridian Partners, LLC – a minority-owned and operated business – is one of the nation’s fastest-growing small companies and a 9-Time Inc. 5000 Honoree. Since 2002, Meridian has helped organizations maximize value from their ERP investments, ensuring that enterprise software, infrastructure, and functionality are optimized to meet each organization or agency’s strategic goals. Meridian serves federal, state, and local governments, K-12, and commercial organizations.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Due to continued growth, Meridian Partners seeks a seasoned and client-focused Workday Integrations consultant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of integrations between Workday and external systems. This role requires deep knowledge of Workday integration frameworks, Workday Studio, Core Connectors, APIs, and enterprise integration patterns. You will guide the full lifecycle of integration delivery—from requirements gathering and solution architecture to development, testing, and production support—ensuring robust, scalable, and secure integrations for Workday HCM, Finance, Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, and other modules.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Integration Strategy & Architecture

· Lead the Workday integrations workstream for mid- to large-scale implementations or enhancement projects.

· Collaborate with clients to understand business processes, technical requirements, and security constraints.

· Design system architecture and integration solutions leveraging Workday best practices.

· Identify integration risks, dependencies, and remediation strategies.

Solution Design & Development

· Develop integrations using Workday integration technologies, including:

• Workday Studio
• Core Connectors (e.g., Benefits, Payroll, HR, Position)
• EIBs (inbound & outbound)
• Workday REST & SOAP APIs
• Cloud Connect packages

· Build XSLT-based transformations, data mappings, parsing logic, and transport mechanisms (SFTP, HTTPS, etc.).

· Ensure integrations adhere to security, audit, and architectural standards.

Testing, Validation & Cutover

· Create test plans, unit test scripts, and integration validation procedures.

· Troubleshoot and resolve defects, performance issues, or data mapping problems.

· Support end-to-end integration testing, UAT cycles, and go-live cutover activities.

· Maintain monitoring, alerting, and audit logs for production integrations.

Client Leadership & Collaboration

· Serve as the Workday integration SME during workshops, design sessions, and technical reviews.

· Partner with functional leads to align integration behavior with core business processes.

· Mentor junior developers and offshore/onshore technical resources.

· Provide guidance on Workday’s integration roadmap, updates, and new features..

WHAT YOU WILL BRING FOR SUCCESS

· 5+ years of Workday integration development experience, including multiple full lifecycle implementations.

· Expertise with Workday integration frameworks, including:

· Workday Studio

· Core Connectors (especially Payroll, Benefits, and Worker)

· EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder)

· Workday Web Services (REST/SOAP)

· Strong understanding of Workday HCM data model and security architecture.

· Proficiency in XML, XSLT, XPath, JSON, Web Services, and SFTP.

· Solid programming or scripting experience in languages such as Java, Python, or PowerShell (preferred but not required).

· Experience with integration middleware (Dell Boomi, MuleSoft, Azure Integration Services) is a plus.

· Ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into scalable integration solutions.

· Excellent documentation, communication, and client-facing skills.

· Workday Integration Certification

· Willingness to travel up to 30%.

THE TEAM

Led by an inspiring and empowering leadership team with decades of experience, you will work alongside a world-class group of professionals with deep expertise in ERP and Workday solutions. Our team is collaborative, client-focused, and committed to delivering impactful results.

BENEFITS

· Generous Time-Off Policy

· 401(k) – company match and immediate vesting

· Life Insurance – company paid

· Financial Coaching

· EAP Assistance

· Caregiver Support Program

· Health Care Support Program

· Adoption Assistance Program

· FSA/HSA

· Marketplace Perks offers discounts on a variety of well-being products and services including pet insurance

· Optional (employee paid) short-term & long-term disability, critical illness & accident