Role overview

Qualifications

Deep, hands-on Workday integrations experience across multiple projects
Proven track record as a technical lead for Workday integration implementations
Ability to define and own integration architecture, standards, and best practices
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with experience mentoring teams

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end design, build, testing, and deployment of complex Workday integration solutions
Define and own integration architecture, standards, and best practices; manage integration risks, issues, and dependencies
Oversee all integration deliverables for implementation projects and support cross-functional coordination; participate in pre-sales activities such as scoping and solution design
Lead, mentor, and coach junior and mid-level integration consultants across multiple projects

Key facts

Remote from: United Kingdom
Freelance
Senior (5-10 years)
Integration Specialist
English

Hard skills

Workday (Software) Workday (Software) Application Integration Architecture Integration Testing Data Mapping Process Design Application Deployment Data Exchange Scenario Testing Project Integration Cross-Functional Collaboration

Other skills

Team Leadership
Communication
Time Management
Coaching
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Physical Flexibility

About the company

VirtualResource

Hrtech: Human Resources + Technology

At VirtualResource, we have one purpose: ensuring you get the very best out of your investment in Workday human resources software. We believe the quality of the organisation that supports your use of Workday is key to optimising the way the software performs for you. That and a clear vision of what you want from Workday, plus a strong project team. We can help you with all three. Our trained Workday consultants will upskill your support staff and be there to assist whenever advice is needed. We focus on three main areas: - Training We’ll help you get the most out of your Workday investment, and we offer training to you and your staff to manage it in-house. We’ve developed a series of specialised assessment and training programmes to identify your organisation’s Workday skills gaps, and propose solutions to fill them. - Support Our hands-on application management services support is there to ensure that no temporary, or even permanent, Workday knowledge gaps in your organisation get in the way of your day-to-day operations. We can: • Perform a quick “health check” to find out which skills and resources you need. • Perform a Workday solution improvement assessment and implement recommendations. • Create any new features you require. • Provide reporting and analytics services. • Do translations. • Create enterprise interface builders (EIBs). • Properly configure your Workday software. • Manage Workday’s integration with other software you use. • Conduct tenant and release management. - Advice We understand the magnitude of your investment and how important it is to make the right decisions. We’ll provide you with a dedicated in-house adviser throughout your Workday journey.

Company details

Company typeScaleup

IndustryHrtech: Human Resources + Technology

Company size51 - 200

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Job description

VirtualResource (VR) is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR systems and Workday. We strive to be the go-to company that partners with businesses to optimise their HR technology landscape.

Our people are our most important asset

We recognise the need for a committed, skilled and loyal team and strive to create a working environment that is flexible, caring and considerate of all needs.
We attract the best people and reward them appropriately
Staff development and upskilling are core to what we do

What is the role about?

We are seeking a Senior Workday Integrations Consultant with deep, hands-on integration expertise to lead the design, delivery, and governance of complex Workday integration solutions. In this role, you will act as a technical authority and trusted advisor, ensuring our clients leverage best-in-class integration architectures aligned to their broader HR and enterprise technology landscapes.

You will take ownership of integration workstreams across multiple projects, provide technical leadership to integration teams, and partner closely with clients, internal stakeholders, and sales teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end design, build, testing, and deployment of complex Workday integration solutions
Act as the primary technical integration lead for client implementations, both existing and new
Define and own integration architecture, standards, and best practices across projects
Manage and track integration risks, issues, and dependencies; proactively escalate where required
Provide strategic guidance to clients and service partners on integration approaches and roadmaps
Oversee and manage all integration deliverables associated with implementation projects
Facilitate advanced troubleshooting and collaborate closely with cross-functional internal teams
Lead, mentor, and coach junior and mid-level integration consultants across multiple projects
Support the pre-sales cycle, including integration scoping, effort estimation, and solution design
Produce detailed interface specifications, field mappings, and system/process designs
Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, including scenario testing and validation
Manage partner integrations, including setup, analysis, validation, and ongoing data exchanges
Coordinate cross-functional implementation activities, contributing to project planning, scope definition, and delivery governance

Only experienced Workday consultants to apply please.

As a VR consultant, you will have the flexibility to manage your own day, as long as you meet your set objectives and client demands. Often your team will be a mix of on-site and remote based members who will connect using IM, video calls and an online ticketing system. Good communication skills and time management is essential for this role.