Workday Integration / Extend Developer

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
 
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

Key Accountabilities:
 

Primary Responsibilities:

Integration & Configuration Development

• Architect, design, build, test, and deploy Workday integrations using EIB, Workday Studio, BIRT, Core Connectors, and Workday Extend.

• Develop and maintain integrations between Workday HCM, Payroll, Finance, and various third‑party systems (e.g., Kronos, BrassRing, ADP).

• Convert, map, and validate data elements from/to Workday data sources.

• Create and maintain custom reports, calculated fields, and user‑based reporting solutions.

• Configure and modify Workday Business Processes and load EIBs as needed.

• Support orchestration of complex integration workflows across multiple systems.
   

Project & SDLC Execution

• Manage the full software development lifecycle (design → prototype → build → test → migrate) for Workday integrations and enhancements.

• Lead integration deliverables for Workday implementation projects and enterprise initiatives.

• Work independently on sprint assignments and contribute to Agile ceremonies.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve production issues with a focus on root‑cause analysis and long‑term stability.
   

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Partner with HRIS, HR, Payroll, Finance, and other business owners to understand requirements and recommend optimal Workday solutions.

• Serve as a consultative expert on Workday modules, integration best practices, and architectural design.

• Build strong relationships with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful project execution and adoption.

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership to team members when needed.
   

Qualifications Required:

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Workday Integration technologies (EIB, Studio, Core Connectors, BIRT).

• Workday Integration Certification required.

• Experience supporting Workday in a large, global corporate environment (20,000+ employees).

• Strong business analysis and mapping skills, including writing functional and technical specifications.

• Demonstrated experience integrating Workday with HR, Payroll, and third‑party systems.

• Deep understanding of service‑oriented architecture, ERP integration patterns, and Workday’s implementation methodology.

• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment with weekly releases.

• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and solve complex problems creatively.
   

Preferred Skills

• Hands‑on experience with Workday Extend, including building custom applications, UI components, and business logic. (preferred)

• Experience designing and managing Workday Orchestrations, including multi‑step workflows, event‑driven processes, and cross‑system automation. (preferred)

• Familiarity with Workday’s Object Model, REST/SOAP APIs, and security frameworks.

• Experience with Workday Prism Analytics or data transformation pipelines.

• Background in large‑scale HR technology modernization or digital transformation initiatives.

• Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

• Strong understanding of integration governance, versioning, and deployment best practices.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in technical discipline (Math’s, Science, Engineering, Computing, etc.) or a related study, or equivalent project-related experience.