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Workday Report Developer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Functional Consultant

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

About the Role Design, build, and maintain a wide range of custom reports using the Workday Report ... Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Business Administration, Electronic Engineering ...

Workday Analyst

Brandeis, CA · On-site

$85K - $93K/yr

... reporting, and data integrity for Workday. This position is a hands-on technical and functional ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent HRIS work ...

Sr Workday Developer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$57.25 - $75.75/hr

About the Role: The Sr Workday Developer is responsible for the technical design, development ... Develop advanced Workday custom reports, calculated fields, composite reports, and data sources to ...

Functional Consultant

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$133K - $167K/yr

Expertly manage the migration of reports across multiple Workday environments (e.g., Sandbox, Pre ... Engineering or related field plus three (3) years of experience in the job offered or in a ...

This role will report to our Senior Director, HR Technology and Operations and based in San Jose ... engineer current processes and implement new functionality in Workday * Ensure data security and ...

This role will report to our Senior Director, HR Technology and Operations and based in San Jose ... engineer current processes and implement new functionality in Workday * Ensure data security and ...

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Workday Report Developer information

What is a Workday Report Developer?

A Workday Report Developer is a professional who specializes in designing, developing, and maintaining reports within the Workday human capital management (HCM) and financial management software platform. They use Workday's reporting tools, such as Advanced, Matrix, and Composite Reports, to help organizations analyze HR and financial data, support decision-making, and ensure compliance. Workday Report Developers often collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, customize reports, and troubleshoot reporting issues. Strong knowledge of Workday's data structure, reporting tools, and business processes is essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Workday Report Developer?

To thrive as a Workday Report Developer, you need a solid understanding of HR systems, data analysis, and Workday’s core HCM modules, usually supported by experience in HRIS or reporting roles. Proficiency with Workday Report Writer, Advanced and Composite Reporting, and familiarity with calculated fields and Workday Studio are commonly required, with Workday certification being highly valued. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help developers translate business needs into actionable reports and support users. These skills ensure accurate data delivery, support informed business decisions, and optimize HR processes within organizations.

What are the typical challenges faced by a Workday Report Developer when collaborating with functional teams?

A common challenge for Workday Report Developers is translating complex business requirements from functional teams into accurate and efficient Workday reports. Often, stakeholders may not be familiar with technical constraints, leading to gaps in communication. Developers must proactively clarify requirements, manage expectations around data availability, and ensure alignment on report outputs. Successful collaboration requires both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills to bridge the gap between business needs and system capabilities.

What is the difference between Workday Report Developer vs Workday Integration Developer?

AspectWorkday Report DeveloperWorkday Integration Developer
Primary FocusCreating and maintaining reports within WorkdayDesigning and implementing data integrations between Workday and other systems
Skills & CertificationsWorkday Report writing, reporting tools, Workday certificationsWorkday Studio, EIB, Workday certifications, integration tools
Work EnvironmentHR, finance, or IT teams using Workday for reportingIT or HR teams managing system integrations
Common UsageGenerating reports for decision-makingAutomating data flow between systems

While both roles work within the Workday ecosystem, the Workday Report Developer focuses on creating reports for data analysis, whereas the Workday Integration Developer specializes in building integrations to connect Workday with other systems. Both roles require Workday certifications and technical skills, but their daily tasks and objectives differ significantly.

What are the most commonly searched types of Workday Report Developer jobs in California?

The most popular types of Workday Report Developer jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Workday Report Developer jobs?

Cities in California with the most Workday Report Developer job openings:

Infographic showing various Workday Report Developer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Workday Reporting and Integration Developer

Cooley

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$59.25 - $78.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Workday Reporting and Integration Developer

Cooley is seeking a Workday Reporting and Integration Developer to join the HRIS team.

About Cooley: Cooley is a global law firm with an expansive practice and more than 3,000 employees and partners worldwide. We value and celebrate diverse perspectives and strive to create a workplace where every individual can thrive. At the core of Cooley's success is the exceptional talent and unwavering spirit of our people. We embrace individuality while fostering a 'one-firm' culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. Our people are the foundation of our success and the driving force behind everything we do.

Hybrid Schedule Philosophy: As part of the Cooley culture, we recognize and appreciate the value of being together, in person, to build comradery with others in the office and to be a contributing member of the Cooley office. However, we also appreciate the benefits and flexibility that come from remote working. As such, the default assumption for employees and partners is a hybrid schedule: some in-office presence and some work from home days absent certain essential in-office roles that require five (5) days/week in-office.

Position summary: The Workday Reporting and Integration Developer partners with internal stakeholders to design, develop, deploy, and maintain Workday integrations and reports that transform Workday data into consumable and actionable insights. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position responsibilities:

  • Develop and support all Workday inbound and outbound integrations leveraging Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, Workday Web Services (SOAP), REST APIs, Workday Extend, and Workday Orchestrate
  • Ensure all scheduled integration perform as expected and troubleshoot, as needed
  • Analyze business requirements and develop effective integration solutions
  • Manage interface schedules and monitor integrations to completion, establish and support file transmission automation and supporting documentation
  • Plan, design and deliver new Workday integrations across the following modules but not limited to HCM, Benefits, Time and Attendance, Absence, Learning, Recruiting, Peakon, etc.
  • Partner with appropriate HR, internal stakeholders, and vendor teams for unit, system, and UAT testing
  • Stay engaged on Workday Community to understand current trends and upcoming feature updates. Provide expert technical input in selecting optional features
  • Prepare detailed technical documentation to support design and ongoing maintenance of completed integrations
  • Continuously assess existing integrations for performance trends and deliver performance improvements while reducing complexity
  • Design, develop, and maintain Workday reporting and analytics solutions, including advanced reports, composite reports, matrix reports, discovery boards, and prism analytics
  • Manage new security requests from various functional groups and integration system users along with the relevant segmented security for new integrations
  • Responsible for security workflow implementation, maintenance, and administration and provide support for reporting and security related issues
  • Ensure data integrity and privacy at the highest levels
  • All other duties as assigned or required

Skills and experience:

Required:

  • After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
  • Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
  • Ability to travel, as required
  • 4+ years direct applicable experience (experience working with Workday configurations and integrating Workday with third-party vendor systems)
  • Hands-on experience with Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Core Connectors, Workday Integration Cloud, and Workday Extend
  • Strong proficiency with SOAP and REST web services
  • Experience developing integrations using XML, XSLT, JSON, Workday Web Services (WWS), RAAS, APIs, Java, and related integration technologies
  • Experience with enterprise integration strategies, APIs, and cloud-based platforms
  • Excellent advanced report writing skills with deep rooted understanding on how to build complex calculated fields and with knowledge of Prism Analytics, including data ingestion, transformation, modeling, and dashboard creation
  • Solid understanding of Workday security including domains, business process security policies, creating security groups and authentication policies
  • Experience supporting Workday in a global organization

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience working in a law firm or other professional services environment

Competencies:

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with employees at all levels
  • Analytical approach to solving system issues including understanding system interdependencies
  • Ability to successfully juggle multiple projects and priorities and able to shift direction quickly when priorities change
  • Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team environment
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

EOE

The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $145,000 - $175,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. Senior level candidates may be considered for this position and would be eligible for a higher salary range based on experience.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.