Dyson—Workday Integration Specialist

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Description: About Us Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We solve the problems others choose to ignore, with surprising new inventions that defy convention and simply work better. We’re growing fast and our ambition is huge – more categories, more locations and more people. Pioneering technology takes more than just inventive engineers. At Dyson, we take a problem-solving approach to everything we do. And across our support teams, we’re proud to be different. And importantly, we support change to maintain our rapid growth Digital HRIS function organization provides process and service excellence to support Dyson’s growth ambitions with a goal of innovating and enhancing employee services over time to meet the changing needs of the business. About the Role Part of a team of functional managers and specialists, the role is fundamental to supporting and advancing Dyson’s usage of the core Human Capital Management system (Workday). This role will serve as an HR Technology point of contact for HR functional areas and assists HR subject matter experts to identify, plan and implement systems and process improvements. The specialist will have responsibility for the successful implementation, integration, configuration, and support of Workday applications from project initiation to production roll-out. To be successful in this role, you will strive to deliver a 'best in class', efficient service and will be a valued member of the wider People and Dyson Business Services communities at Dyson. Key Responsibilities - Support global business users and HR by troubleshooting system issues, resolving defects, maintaining system data structures, assisting with ad-hoc reporting requests, and administering biannual Workday-related processes. - Take ownership of queries and actively manage them, providing best-in-class technical solutions and stakeholder support while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. - Act as a subject matter expert (SME) with deep knowledge of Workday integrations and modules, including configuration, testing, and implementation across HCM, Reporting & Analytics, Compensation, Talent and Performance, Absence Management, Time Tracking, Recruiting, Security, and related areas. - Conduct working sessions with stakeholders to gather, understand, and analyze business and technical requirements, recommending solutions based on best practices and feasibility. - Collaborate with requestors, project managers, business analysts, HR business partners, and QA staff to ensure requirements are fully understood, including reviewing technical designs and testing documentation. - Configure and implement changes or updates to Workday integrations and modules, managing and promoting these through the appropriate technical (solution) development and change management processes. - Support delivery of key projects, including Workday integration enhancements, HR system changes, and improvements to stakeholder experience. - Develop and implement scalable, flexible integration solutions that can adapt to future business needs. - Advise stakeholders on industry standards and best practices, ensuring clean configuration and streamlined processes. - Ensure users leverage Workday best practices effectively. - Maintain up-to-date process documentation and learning materials, including GWIs, FAQs, and training guides. - Engage in continuous self-learning through Workday Community and other available channels. - Actively contribute to HR-wide and cross-functional initiatives as required. About You The successful candidate will demonstrate strong experience in requirements gathering, solution design, delivery, and ongoing support of Workday integration projects. This includes hands-on expertise in tools such as Workday Studio, Core Connectors, EIBs, and APIs, applied across multiple functional areas (e.g., Talent and Performance, Absence Management, Recruiting, etc). Experience - Degree in Information Technology / Computer Science/ Business or other related fields - Minimum 3–5 years of Workday integration experience - Hands-on involvement in at least one full lifecycle Workday integration and implementation project - Strong background in Workday Studio, Core Connectors, EIBs, and Workday APIs - Experience working in a multinational technology organization with complex system landscapes - Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with maturity - Knowledge and experience across a range of SaaS HRIS and web-based talent management or HR service delivery tools, with emphasis on system integration and data flows - Extensive HR systems reporting, HR process, and project management experience - Familiarity with HCM concepts, HR processes, and a basic understanding of HR policies and procedures (ensure integration design aligns with business requirements) - Workday Integration certification is a must. Personal Attributes - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail in technical configurations - Strong organizational and time management skills, able to react quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment - A collaborative team player with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally with HR, other stakeholders, and third-party vendor - Proactive approach to delivering effective technical solutions, troubleshooting, and stakeholder engagement. - Results-oriented, with awareness of goals and standards, ensuring quality and productivity are consistently met - Ability to prioritize workload, analyse complex problems, and demonstrate resilience in overcoming technical barriers #LI-KH1 Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.