Workday Reporting Lead

We are looking for a Workday Reporting Lead to support workforce reporting and analytics initiatives for a long-term contract opportunity in Akron, Ohio. In this role, you will act as the go-to expert for Workday reporting, partnering with HR, Benefits, Payroll, IT, and leadership teams to deliver clear, accurate, and actionable data insights. This position is ideal for someone who brings strong functional knowledge of Workday HCM and a proven ability to design reports, dashboards, and calculated fields that improve visibility into workforce information.

Responsibilities:
• Design, update, and manage Workday reporting solutions, including dashboards and analytical outputs that support workforce planning and operational decisions.
• Build and refine Advanced, Matrix, and Composite Reports to meet evolving business needs across HR-related functions.
• Develop and troubleshoot calculated fields and related report logic to improve the accuracy and usability of Workday data.
• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Payroll, IT, and business leaders to collect reporting needs and translate them into effective Workday solutions.
• Evaluate workforce data trends and present meaningful findings that help leaders make informed decisions.
• Review current reporting frameworks and recommend improvements to reporting standards, data quality, and governance practices.
• Investigate organizational structure and hierarchy issues within Workday that may affect reporting reliability and data consistency.
• Provide reporting support tied to Workday Recruiting readiness and related implementation activities.
• Identify opportunities to expand the use of Workday capabilities, including areas connected to talent, performance, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Create clear process documentation to strengthen reporting continuity and preserve operational knowledge.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience developing and supporting reporting in Workday environments.
• Strong functional understanding of Workday HCM and its underlying data structures.
• Hands-on experience creating Advanced, Matrix, and Composite Reports within Workday.
• Proven ability to build, test, and resolve issues related to calculated fields.
• Experience producing dashboards, analytics, and HRIS reporting outputs for business stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of HR, Benefits, Payroll, Recruiting, or Learning business processes.
• Ability to gather business requirements and convert them into practical reporting solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and functional teams.