Workday Integration Developer

Starting Monthly Gross Salary: from: €2,800 with potential increase available based on experience.

Freshfields is seeking a skilled Workday Integration Developer to join our growing Application Platforms team. If you’re passionate about building scalable and smart solutions, and want to help transform the future of HR technology in a people-first environment, this is the role for you.

About the Role
As a key technical member, you’ll support, configure, and optimise our Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) system across multiple functional areas including Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Learning, Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll help drive our HR technology landscape forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain integrations (APIs, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, RaaS, Studio/Orchestrate)

• Manage integration flows for data movement between HR platforms and downstream systems (Payroll, Finance, IAM, PDW/PDS, People Entity Service, etc.)

• Oversee API management (SOAP/REST, authentication models) and coordinate with vendors on technical advisories

• Operate and resolve technical issues with the integration platform

• Deploy integrations to external applications and data warehouses

• Act as subject matter expert for Workday, translating user stories into system requirements

• Troubleshoot configuration and integration issues, and implement corrective actions

• Perform release management, including regression testing and resolving break/fix issues

• Collaborate with enterprise architecture (identity/SSO, data flows, security posture)

• Guide and mentor HRIS team members

• Manage encryption, PGP, secret management, private endpoints, and network rules

• Perform regular audits, validations, and system maintenance to ensure data integrity

• Stay up to date on Workday releases, industry trends, and best practices

• Support training and change management efforts for Workday application enhancements

Requirements and Qualifications

• Proven experience with Workday Core HCM and related modules

• Strong understanding of HR processes and data flows

• Expertise in Workday Reporting (Advanced, Matrix, Composite), EIBs, and calculated fields

• Experience with Workday integrations (Studio, Core Connectors, etc.)

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Commitment to data integrity, confidentiality, and continuous improvement

• Workday certification and global team experience are a plus

Preferred

• Workday certification in one or more functional areas

• Experience working in a global team environment

What we offer:

We believe in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Flexible working: Mostly remote—coordinate with your team to find what works best

• Attractive office location with shared parking spots available

• Monthly flex allowance: Get an extra 6% on top of your base salary to spend on wellness, learning, investments or other perks

• Daily meal allowance: €8.50 per working day, fully covered

• Extra days off to help you recharge

• Life assurance to support your loved ones

• Up to 20 days paid leave for sickness or caring responsibilities

• Annual performance bonus based on your contributions

• Daily office refreshments to keep you energised

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous development

• Well-being support through helpful apps and an Employee Assistance Programme

• Events and workshops throughout the year

• Volunteering and charity activities to give back to the community

Ready to make an impact?
Apply now and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and belonging.