Workday Integration Developer

Salary: £65,000 - 105,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience with Workday Core HCM and related modules.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and data flows.
• Expertise in Workday Reporting (Advanced, Matrix, Composite), EIBs and calculated fields.
• Hands-on experience with Workday integrations, including Studio, Core Connectors and related tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics in a clear, accessible way.
• Strong commitment to data integrity, confidentiality and continuous improvement.
• Workday certification in one or more functional areas is nice to have.
• Experience working as part of a global or distributed team is nice to have.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, test and maintain Workday integrations, including APIs, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI and Studio/Orchestrate.
• Manage data flows between Workday and downstream systems such as Payroll, Finance, Identity & Access Management and data platforms.
• Oversee API management, including SOAP/REST, authentication models, vendor advisories and integration platform operations.
• Resolve technical issues and ensure performance across integrations and platforms.
• Deploy and maintain integrations to external applications and data warehouses.
• Manage encryption, PGP, secret management, private endpoints and network rules.
• Act as a Workday subject matter expert, interpreting user stories and translating them into robust technical and system requirements.
• Serve as a point of escalation to troubleshoot configuration and integration issues, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Lead release management activities for integrations, including reviewing mandatory items, regression testing and managing break/fix.
• Maintain data integrity through regular audits, validations and system maintenance for downstream applications.
• Stay current with Workday releases, industry trends and best practices, recommending and implementing continuous improvements.
• Support training and change management related to Workday enhancements.
• Provide knowledge sharing and mentorship to HRIS team colleagues.

Technologies:

• API
• Support
• Matrix
• Network
• REST
• SOAP
• IAM
• SAP

More:

We are Freshfields, and we are looking for a Workday Integration Developer to join our growing Application Platforms team in Manchester. This role sits at the centre of our Workday Human Capital Management platform, supporting multiple functional areas including Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Learning, Absence, Time Tracking and Payroll. You will collaborate closely with HR, Technology, Finance and other stakeholders in a collaborative, inclusive, people-first environment where your expertise will have visible impact. We offer meaningful impact, professional growth and a supportive culture that encourages ideas, challenge of the status quo and continuous improvement. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

last updated 35 week of 2026