Workday HCM Reporting Consultant

Workday HCM Reporting Consultant - J50874

Role & responsibilities

Workday HCM Reporting Consultant

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Workday HCM Reporting Consultant to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and optimization of Workday HCM reports and dashboards. You will work closely with HR stakeholders, business leaders, and technical teams to translate business requirements into actionable reporting solutions, providing critical insights that support strategic decision-making across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting Design & Development:
• Design, develop, test, and deploy a variety of Workday reports including Advanced, Matrix, Composite, and BIRT reports.
• Create custom dashboards and analytics to provide intuitive and impactful data visualizations for HR and business leaders.
• Utilize Workday reporting tools such as Calculated Fields, Custom Report Fields (CRF), Report Writer, and Prism Analytics (if applicable) effectively.
• Requirements Gathering & Analysis:
• Collaborate with HR functional experts, business stakeholders, and leadership to understand reporting needs, pain points, and desired outcomes.
• Translate complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications for Workday reports and analytics.
• Propose innovative reporting solutions that leverage Workday capabilities to address business challenges.
• Data Integrity & Validation:
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data presented in Workday reports.
• Perform thorough testing and validation of reports to guarantee data integrity and alignment with business definitions.
• Work with integration and functional teams to resolve data quality issues affecting reporting.
• Report Optimization & Maintenance:
• Provide ongoing support, maintenance, and enhancements for existing Workday reports and dashboards.
• Identify opportunities to optimize report performance, simplify complex reports, and automate reporting processes where possible.
• Manage report security and access, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations and internal policies.
• User Support & Training:
• Act as a subject matter expert for Workday reporting, providing guidance and support to end-users on report usage, interpretation, and ad-hoc reporting needs.
• Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for various user groups to enhance their Workday reporting capabilities.
• Documentation & Best Practices:
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all developed reports, including specifications, data sources, logic, and user guides.
• Stay current with Workday releases, new features, and reporting best practices, recommending and implementing improvements.
  Qualifications:
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• [5+] years of hands-on experience specifically with Workday HCM reporting, including design, development, and deployment.
• Proven expertise in creating Advanced, Matrix, and Composite reports in Workday.
• Strong proficiency in Workday Report Writer, Report Designer, and utilizing Calculated Fields.
• Deep understanding of Workday HCM modules (e.g., Core HR, Absence, Time Tracking, Payroll, Benefits, Talent) and their underlying data models/business objects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Workday Reporting Certification and/or Workday Pro certifications in HCM modules.
• Experience with Workday BIRT reporting.
• Experience with Workday Prism Analytics and its application in reporting solutions.
• Familiarity with dashboard development and data visualization best practices.
• Experience working in a global, multi-company Workday environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.