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The Workday Technical Analyst at SRS Heritage Group is responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing Workday integrations and advanced analytics solutions using Workday Prism Analytics. This role ensures secure, accurate, and reliable data movement between Workday and internal/external systems while enabling data transformation and insights that support enterprise reporting and decision‑making. The role also values curiosity and exploration of emerging technologies, including the use of AI‑assisted tools to improve efficiency, analysis, and solution design.
Key Responsibilities
Workday Integrations
- Design, develop, support, and maintain Workday integrations including inbound, outbound, and point‑to‑point integrations (e.g., Core Connectors, EIBs, Studio, APIs).
- Monitor integration performance, troubleshoot errors, and implement corrective actions to ensure data accuracy and system reliability.
- Partner with internal teams and third‑party vendors on integration setups, upgrades, and ongoing support.
- Manage scheduling, encryption, authentication, and data security for integrations in alignment with governance and compliance requirements.
Workday Prism Analytics & Data Management
- Build and maintain Workday Prism data pipelines, data sources, and transformation logic to support advanced analytics and reporting needs.
- Integrate Workday and non‑Workday data sources into Prism to enable enterprise‑level insights.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define analytics requirements and deliver scalable, user‑friendly data solutions.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across Prism datasets and downstream reports.
Technical Analysis & Solution Design
- Translate business and reporting requirements into technical integration and analytics solutions.
- Conduct impact analysis for system changes, Workday releases, and downstream data consumers.
- Support complex data requests through analysis, transformation, and validation activities.
Security, Compliance & Governance
- Implement and maintain secure data transfer protocols and access controls for integrations and Prism datasets.
- Support audit requests and compliance reviews related to data movement, integrations, and analytics.
- Ensure adherence to privacy, security, and data governance standards.
AI Enablement & Innovation
- Evaluate and leverage AI‑assisted technologies to improve HRIS operational efficiency, reporting, and solution design.
- Utilize approved AI tools to support requirements analysis, documentation creation, testing, troubleshooting, and data validation activities.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes through AI‑enabled capabilities within Workday and supporting technologies.
- Partner with HR and business stakeholders to assess emerging AI capabilities and recommend practical use cases.
- Ensure all AI usage complies with data privacy, security, governance, and Responsible AI standards.
- Contribute to the adoption of AI‑driven analytics and decision‑support capabilities across HR Technology functions.
Release & Change Management
- Support Workday biannual releases by assessing integration and Prism impacts, executing testing, and validating post‑release performance.
- Maintain documentation related to integrations, data mappings, Prism models, and operational procedures.
Reporting Structure
- Reports to: HRIS Leader
- Direct Reports: None
Travel Requirements
- Minimal travel required; occasional travel for collaboration, training, or project‑related meetings as needed.
Working Conditions
This role operates in a hybrid work environment based out of SRS Heritage Group’s Corporate Office in McKinney, TX. The environment is fast‑paced and technically complex, requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering reliable data solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Workday Experience & Technical Skills
- Workday PRO Certification or a minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Workday Integrations
- Workday Prism Analytics
- Workday Studio
- Workday EIBs and Core Connectors
Technical Competencies
- Strong understanding of data structures, transformations, and integration patterns.
- Experience troubleshooting complex data and integration issues across systems.
- Working knowledge of security concepts related to data movement and access controls.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience integrating Workday with payroll vendors, benefits providers, financial systems, or learning platforms.
- Advanced experience with Workday Prism transformations and calculated fields.
- Familiarity with APIs, web services, and file‑based integrations.
- Exposure to HR, Payroll, or Finance data and business processes.
- Experience supporting large‑scale HRIS or ERP environments.
- Experience using Microsoft Copilot, Workday AI, or comparable AI‑assisted productivity tools.
- Understanding of Responsible AI practices, governance, and data privacy requirements.
- Experience applying AI‑assisted analysis to HR, Payroll, Finance, or enterprise data.
- Familiarity with predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and AI‑enhanced reporting.
Competencies
- Integration Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of Workday integration frameworks and data flows.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex data and design scalable analytics solutions.
- Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause analysis.
- Collaboration: Effective partnership with HR, IT, Finance, and vendors.
- Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy, security, and reliability of data solutions.
- Adaptability: Thrives in a fast‑changing technical landscape with evolving business needs.
Job Location: SRS Distribution - McKinney
7440 State Highway 121 McKinney, TX 75070-3104
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Volunteer Day, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance Program
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Company paid Life insurance and Short‑Term Disability
- Additional Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability also offered
- Mental, Physical and Emotional Well‑Being Programs for Employees and Families
- Wellness Program and Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
Position Purpose
The Workday Technical Analyst at SRS Heritage Group is responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing Workday integrations and advanced analytics solutions using Workday Prism Analytics. This role ensures secure, accurate, and reliable data movement between Workday and internal/external systems while enabling data transformation and insights that support enterprise reporting and decision‑making. The role also values curiosity and exploration of emerging technologies, including the use of AI‑assisted tools to improve efficiency, analysis, and solution design.
Key Responsibilities
Workday Integrations
- Design, develop, support, and maintain Workday integrations including inbound, outbound, and point‑to‑point integrations (e.g., Core Connectors, EIBs, Studio, APIs).
- Monitor integration performance, troubleshoot errors, and implement corrective actions to ensure data accuracy and system reliability.
- Partner with internal teams and third‑party vendors on integration setups, upgrades, and ongoing support.
- Manage scheduling, encryption, authentication, and data security for integrations in alignment with governance and compliance requirements.
Workday Prism Analytics & Data Management
- Build and maintain Workday Prism data pipelines, data sources, and transformation logic to support advanced analytics and reporting needs.
- Integrate Workday and non‑Workday data sources into Prism to enable enterprise‑level insights.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define analytics requirements and deliver scalable, user‑friendly data solutions.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across Prism datasets and downstream reports.
Technical Analysis & Solution Design
- Translate business and reporting requirements into technical integration and analytics solutions.
- Conduct impact analysis for system changes, Workday releases, and downstream data consumers.
- Support complex data requests through analysis, transformation, and validation activities.
Security, Compliance & Governance
- Implement and maintain secure data transfer protocols and access controls for integrations and Prism datasets.
- Support audit requests and compliance reviews related to data movement, integrations, and analytics.
- Ensure adherence to privacy, security, and data governance standards.
AI Enablement & Innovation
- Evaluate and leverage AI‑assisted technologies to improve HRIS operational efficiency, reporting, and solution design.
- Utilize approved AI tools to support requirements analysis, documentation creation, testing, troubleshooting, and data validation activities.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes through AI‑enabled capabilities within Workday and supporting technologies.
- Partner with HR and business stakeholders to assess emerging AI capabilities and recommend practical use cases.
- Ensure all AI usage complies with data privacy, security, governance, and Responsible AI standards.
- Contribute to the adoption of AI‑driven analytics and decision‑support capabilities across HR Technology functions.
Release & Change Management
- Support Workday biannual releases by assessing integration and Prism impacts, executing testing, and validating post‑release performance.
- Maintain documentation related to integrations, data mappings, Prism models, and operational procedures.
Reporting Structure
- Reports to: HRIS Leader
- Direct Reports: None
Travel Requirements
- Minimal travel required; occasional travel for collaboration, training, or project‑related meetings as needed.
Working Conditions
This role operates in a hybrid work environment based out of SRS Heritage Group’s Corporate Office in McKinney, TX. The environment is fast‑paced and technically complex, requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering reliable data solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Workday Experience & Technical Skills
- Workday PRO Certification or a minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Workday Integrations
- Workday Prism Analytics
- Workday Studio
- Workday EIBs and Core Connectors
Technical Competencies
- Strong understanding of data structures, transformations, and integration patterns.
- Experience troubleshooting complex data and integration issues across systems.
- Working knowledge of security concepts related to data movement and access controls.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience integrating Workday with payroll vendors, benefits providers, financial systems, or learning platforms.
- Advanced experience with Workday Prism transformations and calculated fields.
- Familiarity with APIs, web services, and file‑based integrations.
- Exposure to HR, Payroll, or Finance data and business processes.
- Experience supporting large‑scale HRIS or ERP environments.
- Experience using Microsoft Copilot, Workday AI, or comparable AI‑assisted productivity tools.
- Understanding of Responsible AI practices, governance, and data privacy requirements.
- Experience applying AI‑assisted analysis to HR, Payroll, Finance, or enterprise data.
- Familiarity with predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and AI‑enhanced reporting.
Competencies
- Integration Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of Workday integration frameworks and data flows.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex data and design scalable analytics solutions.
- Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause analysis.
- Collaboration: Effective partnership with HR, IT, Finance, and vendors.
- Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy, security, and reliability of data solutions.
- Adaptability: Thrives in a fast‑changing technical landscape with evolving business needs.
Job Location: SRS Distribution - McKinney
7440 State Highway 121 McKinney, TX 75070-3104
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Volunteer Day, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance Program
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Company paid Life insurance and Short‑Term Disability
- Additional Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability also offered
- Mental, Physical and Emotional Well‑Being Programs for Employees and Families
- Wellness Program and Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Workday Consultant
Target implementation partners over end-user companies
Consulting firms like Deloitte, Accenture, and IBM sponsor OPT students regularly and process high volumes of H-1B visa petitions. Their familiarity with work authorization makes the conversation easier than with companies that sponsor once every few years.
Confirm your degree qualifies for the STEM extension
Workday Consultant roles typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related STEM field. Confirming this early gives employers more runway and often improves your candidacy.
Highlight Workday certification on your resume
Workday certifications in HCM, Financials, or Integrations signal job-ready skills and reduce employer training costs. Certified candidates on OPT are a stronger business case for sponsorship because the company's investment in you is already partially realized.
Address OPT timing proactively in interviews
Bring up your OPT status before an offer is extended, not after. Explain your current authorization end date, whether a STEM extension applies, and that your employer would need to file an H-1B petition. Clear communication reduces employer hesitation.
Focus on roles with billable client work
Project-based Workday roles at consulting firms give employers a direct revenue justification for sponsorship. When your work generates billable hours from day one, the cost of sponsoring your visa is easier to absorb than in purely internal-facing positions.
Look for employers with existing H-1B filing history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas in the past are far more likely to do it again. Prioritize employers with a demonstrated track record of filing for Workday Consultants specifically, not just general sponsorship history in unrelated roles.
Workday Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Workday Consultant jobs typically sponsor OPT students?
Yes, Workday Consultant roles are among the more OPT-friendly positions in enterprise software because demand for certified consultants consistently outpaces supply. Large implementation partners and SIs file H-1B petitions routinely for this role. You can browse OPT-eligible Workday Consultant openings directly on Migrate Mate, filtered by sponsorship availability.
Does a Workday Consultant role qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree. If you graduated with a STEM-designated degree such as Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Information Technology, your role will likely qualify for the STEM extension. The job itself must also involve the direct application of your STEM degree. Check with your DSO to confirm eligibility before accepting an offer.
What visa does a Workday Consultant typically get sponsored for after OPT?
The H-1B is the most common path. Workday Consultant roles qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical or business field. Some Australian citizens in this role may also explore the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and is significantly easier to obtain.
Is a Workday Consultant role classified as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes. USCIS has approved H-1B petitions for Workday Consultants where the role involves configuring, implementing, or integrating Workday modules and requires a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field. Roles where any unrelated bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement can face RFEs, so the job description should specifically tie the degree to the work.
How long does a Workday Consultant role on OPT typically last before H-1B is required?
Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization after graduation. If you qualify for the STEM extension, that extends to three years total. Your employer would need to file an H-1B petition during the April cap season, with an October 1 start date. If you start on OPT early enough, the STEM extension provides enough runway to cover two full lottery cycles.