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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Workday Integration & Data Lead - **Company:** News Corp - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Mapping, Data Transformation, Data Migration, Data Structures, RAID, Middleware, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Regression Testing, Workday Integrations, System Integration Testing, Systems Integration, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), XPath, Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), Workday Training, Data Processing, Workday HCM, Cloud Connect, SOAPAPI, Workday Studio, EIB, Restful APIs, Workday - **Published:** July 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=38c13b285a0df8af ## About the Role * Significant hands-on experience delivering Workday integrations in complex enterprise environments (10+ Over all IT experience 5-8+ year Workday data and Integrations experience. ) * Strong knowledge of Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, Cloud Connect and Workday Web Services . * Strong technical capability across XML, XSLT, XPath, APIs, REST/SOAP web services and data transformation . * Proven experience leading data remediation, data migration, data quality or reconciliation workstreams. * Strong understanding of Workday HCM data structures, business processes, security concepts and downstream system dependencies. * Experience working with HR, Payroll, Finance, Technology, Security and vendor teams. * Experience supporting testing, cutover, go-live and hypercare activity. * Strong governance discipline, including RAID management, issue tracking, documentation and stakeholder reporting. * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical and data issues to non-technical audiences. Preferred Experience * Workday certification in Integrations, HCM, Data Migration or a related area preferred. * Experience with Workday Extend, Python or middleware platforms preferred. * Experience with payroll integrations, benefits integrations, Finance integrations or global HR transformation programmes. * Hands on development experience both on data migration and workday integration. * Experience in media, publishing, digital, technology, shared services or other complex matrix organisations. * Familiarity with audit, SOX-style controls, GDPR and secure HR data handling. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Workday Integration & Data Lead to join us on a fixed-term contract and play a key role in a critical HR technology transformation programme. In this role, you will lead the design, delivery, stabilisation and governance of Workday integrations across connected enterprise systems, including Payroll, Benefits, Finance and other downstream platforms. You will also own data remediation activity, ensuring people data is accurate, complete, secure, reconciled and fit for business use. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can move comfortably between technical detail, data quality management and senior stakeholder engagement., Integration Leadership * Lead the Workday integration workstream across design, build, testing, deployment, cutover and hypercare. * Design, develop, troubleshoot and support integrations using Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, Cloud Connect, PECI, Document Transformation and Workday Web Services . * Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, Technology, Security and third-party vendors to translate business requirements into secure, scalable integration solutions. * Maintain and improve integration standards, technical documentation, error handling, monitoring and operational handover materials. * Support impact analysis and regression testing for Workday's bi-annual releases and other system changes. Data Migration & Quality * Lead structured data remediation activity across Workday and connected systems. * Own data mapping, cleansing, validation, reconciliation and issue resolution across priority data areas. * Establish clear data quality controls, issue logs, ownership, escalation paths and reporting. * Identify root causes of data issues and partner with business and technical teams to implement sustainable fixes. * Ensure data handling aligns with privacy, security, access control and UK GDPR requirements. Programme Delivery & Governance * Act as the technical SME for Workday integrations and people data remediation. * Provide clear updates on progress, risks, issues, dependencies and decisions to programme leadership. * Support system integration testing, user acceptance testing, cutover rehearsals, go-live readiness and post-go-live stabilisation. * Manage competing priorities across multiple integrations, data issues and stakeholder groups. * Coach analysts, developers and business SMEs to build shared understanding and delivery momentum., * Workday integrations are stable, tested, documented and ready for operational handover. * Priority data issues are remediated with clear validation, reconciliation and business sign-off. * HR, Payroll, Finance, Technology and vendor stakeholders have a shared view of progress, risks and decisions. * Go-live and hypercare activity are supported by clear controls, documentation and escalation routes. * News Corp is left with a stronger, more sustainable Workday integration and people data foundation. ## Related Videos - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [Scrape, Train, Predict: The Lifecycle of Data for AI Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1652-scrape-train-predict-the-lifecycle-of-data-for-ai-applications) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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