Key Facts

Remote From:

Anywhere

Category: Integration Engineer

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Workday (Software)

Roles & Responsibilities

5 plus years of experience with Workday integrations, specifically in Payroll and Benefits domains
Strong hands-on experience with Workday Studio for building custom integrations
Deep knowledge of Workday PECI (Payroll Effective Change Interface)
Strong understanding of US payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements

Requirements:

Design and develop integrations between Workday and Ceridian Dayforce using Workday Studio and PECI
Provide day-to-day support to Payroll, Benefits, and HR stakeholders on integration issues
Monitor and troubleshoot existing Workday and Dayforce integrations to ensure operational stability
Support initial payroll cycles post-go-live and troubleshoot production issues

LeadStack Inc.

Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

About LeadStack Inc.

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Company type: SME

Industry: Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

Founded: 2018

Company size: 51 - 200

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Job description

LeadStack Inc. is an award-winning, one of the nation's fastest-growing, certified minority-owned (MBE) staffing services provider of contingent workforce. As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work, we're proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world.

Job Title: Workday Integration Engineer
Locations: Remote
Duration 6 months
PR: $55/hr - $64/hr on W2

Job Description:

People Technology team is seeking an experienced Workday Integration consultant to lead the technical implementation of our US Payroll 2026 migration to Ceridian Dayforce.
This is a critical project that will modernize payroll operations for all US-based employees, with a targeted go-live in October 2026.
You will work closely with People Technology team, Payroll Operations, and external vendors to design, build, test, and deploy integrations between Workday and Dayforce.
In addition to project work, you will provide day-to-day support to stakeholders on various payroll and benefits integration issues, ensuring system stability and operational continuity.
The People Tech team will provide strategic oversight and subject matter expertise while you drive day-to-day execution.

Key Responsibilities:
Integration Development & Implementation

Design and develop integrations between Workday and Ceridian Dayforce using Workday Studio and PECI (Payroll Effective Change Interface)
Build and configure bi-directional data flows between Workday and Dayforce using Dayforce REST APIs
Develop and maintain Workday EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builder), Core Connectors
Create calculated fields and custom reports to support integrations
Develop custom integration solutions to handle complex payroll scenarios and edge cases
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for all integration points

Keeping the Lights On (KTLO) & Operational Support
• Provide day-to-day support to Payroll, Benefits, and HR stakeholders on integration issues
• Monitor and troubleshoot existing Workday and Dayforce integrations to ensure operational stability
• Respond to production incidents and resolve integration failures in a timely manner and perform root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement preventive measures
• Maintain and optimize existing EIBs, calculated fields, and integration configurations
Post-Implementation Support
• Support initial payroll cycles post-go-live (November-December 2026)
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues
• Conduct knowledge transfer to People Technology team
• Document lessons learned and best practices
• Establish ongoing KTLO processes for long-term integration maintenance

Requirements
Technical Expertise
• 5+ years of experience with Workday integrations, specifically in Payroll and Benefits domains
• Strong hands-on experience with Workday Studio for building custom integrations
• Deep knowledge of Workday PECI (Payroll Effective Change Interface)
• Experience with Workday EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builder), Workday Core Connectors
• Strong proficiency in creating and maintaining Workday calculated fields and custom reports
• Deep understanding of Ceridian Dayforce APIs (REST and SOAP) including authentication, endpoints, and data models
• Knowledge of Dayforce system architecture and core modules (Payroll, Benefits, Tax, Time & Attendance)
• Strong understanding of API design principles, RESTful services, OAuth 2.0, and API security best practices
• Experience with API testing tools (Bruno, Postman, SoapUI) and API documentation
• Proficiency in XML, JSON, XSLT, web services, and API integration patterns
• Understanding of API rate limiting, error handling, and retry mechanisms
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools
Payroll & Benefits Knowledge
• Strong understanding of US payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of benefits administration processes and integrations
• Experience with payroll system implementations and migrations
• Knowledge of payroll data structures, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits
• Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements for payroll systems
Preferred Qualifications:
• Understanding of Dayforce system settings, workflows, reports and security roles within Dayforce
• Experience with Dayforce Payroll, Time & Attendance modules for North American and EU countries
• Workday certification in Integration, Payroll, or Benefits modules
• Ceridian Dayforce certification or deep hands-on experience
• Knowledge of Workday Orchestrations for Integrations
• Knowledge of Workday Security and business process configurations
• Experience with API gateway solutions and middleware platform

If you have any questions, feel free to call me on (415) 322-5419 or send an email on akarsh.yathiraj@leadstackinc.com

Thanks and Regards
Akarsh Yathiraj

Senior Recruiter