HRIS Integration Specialist (Workday)

Join us as a Workday Integration Specialist, internally titled as an HRIS Integration Specialist, to join the Business Technology team. You will ensure the high caliber and timely delivery of workday features and tooling. You will stand as a champion for accuracy and integrity of data to support wider Appian projects. 

If you're searching for an opportunity that will allow you to create meaningful software solutions while working closely with business stakeholders in a fast-paced, agile environment, join us! The Business Technology Apps team will provide you with the support and growth you need to strengthen and evolve your skills -- and your contributions will immediately impact and always make a difference.

This role is based at our Headquarters in McLean, VA. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deep knowledge of Workday’s integration features, including Workday Integration cloud, and are proficient in coding and configuring integrations using Workday’s APIs and development tools. 

• Fundamental understanding of Workday modules such as Core HCM, Payroll, Talent Management, Compensation, Benefits, Absence Management, and Time Tracking to align with business processes. 

• Responsible for managing existing Workday inbound and outbound integrations along with building new integrations. 

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of data and applications through analysis, coding, clear documentation and problem resolution

• Will work closely with Workday architect, product management and stakeholders to design and implement robust integrations.  

• Understand and follow Data Governance and ensure attention to data quality

• Understand and follow defined integration/development standards and best practices

• Understand and ensure security and data privacy standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understand basic database architecture, tables, functional interactions, and recognize and understand impacts to downstream systems

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with team members and leadership

• Ability to work and coordinate with third parties on data related inquiries

• Experience with Web Services and APIs (WSDL, SOAP, REST and WS standards)

• Knowledge of Workday implementation tools (Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Workday Studio, Workday Report Writer)

• Strong problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle both planned and unplanned responsibilities

• Ability to prioritize workload and execute tasks independently, providing timely follow-up and resolution

• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant technical field (Information Technology, Computer Science, Software, Engineering or related technical discipline) or equivalent combination of training and work experience

• 5+ years of experience in interface architecture