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Senior People Systems Specialist - Integrations (Workday)

Brown-Forman

Louisville, KY, United StatesHybrid

About the role

TL;DR

Work four days a week in the Louisville office and Fridays remotely. Build global Workday integrations with Studio, EIB, Core and Cloud Connectors, plus XSLT/XML transformations. Create advanced reports and calculated fields, troubleshoot integration failures, and lead testing for Workday releases and payroll or open enrollment cycles. Bring 3+ years of hands-on Workday experience with strong Payroll and Core HCM knowledge; Workday Integrations, Studio, or Payroll certification is highly desirable.

The working style for this role is 4 days a week in the Louisville, KY office and Fridays remote.

Quote from Hiring Manager: At Brown-Forman, we believe in the power of collaboration and empowering our people to bring their best selves to work. In this role, you'll not only be a Workday expert but also a crucial partner to our global HR teams. You'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships, drive meaningful change, and be part of a company that values its employees. Join us in shaping the future of our HR technology.

Meaningful Work From Day One

The Senior People Systems Specialist will serve as a key member of the People Technology team, responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance of Workday integrations globally. This role acts as an internal consultant to global HR stakeholders and requires deep expertise in Workday related modules, and reporting tools. The Senior Specialist will lead projects, provide advanced-level support, and drive process improvements related to HR technologies. This individual will partner closely with various business units, including Total Rewards, HR Operations and Analytics, Payroll, and Global HR Business Partners, ensuring alignment and optimization of our Workday investment.

What You Can Expect

  • Architect and build high-quality Workday integrations using Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builders (EIB), Core Connectors, and Cloud Connectors.
  • Create and maintain advanced Workday reports (Advanced, Matrix, Composite) and Calculated Fields to support integration logic and business audits.
  • Write and maintain custom XSLT and XML transformations to format data according to vendor specifications.
  • Monitor daily integration schedules, troubleshoot failures, and support functional users during critical business cycles (e.g., payroll processing, open enrollment).
  • Lead technical testing for semi-annual Workday feature releases, tenant updates, and patch deployments to ensure integrations and functional processes remain uninterrupted.
  • Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and external vendors to gather requirements, map data fields, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive business and system process documentation, technical specifications, and test scripts.
  • Stay current with new and emerging trends in software and hardware, particularly those related to Workday and other HR systems.

What You Bring to the Table

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Workday design, configuration, training, and support in a cloud solution environment.
  • Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Demonstrated success in leading technology initiatives.
  • Experience with workflow analysis and translating into software functionality.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.

What Makes You Unique

  • Functional Workday Knowledge: Strong understanding of Workday functional modules, specifically Workday Payroll and Core HCM (Benefits, Absence, or Compensation a plus).
  • Advanced Reporting: Proven experience building Advanced Reporting, Calculated Fields, and utilizing custom reports as data sources for integrations.
  • Workday Certifications: Workday Pro or Partner certifications in Integrations, Studio, or Payroll are highly desirable.
  • Extended Tech Stack: Familiarity with middleware/iPaaS platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi) or PRISM.
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