Workday Reporting Lead – Higher Education

The Workday Reporting Lead owns how the institution sees itself through data. This role focuses on delivering accurate, trusted, and secure reporting that supports campus leadership, compliance, and day-to-day operations.

Higher Ed reporting isn’t generic. It’s nuanced, deadline-driven, and mission-critical. You’ll be the expert guiding it all.

Location

Remote with 10% travel to Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the reporting strategy for Workday implementations or enhancements
• Design and deliver Advanced, Matrix, Composite, and Dashboard reports
• Partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, and Institutional Research teams
• Ensure reporting aligns with Higher Ed governance and data standards
• Implement row-level security and role-based access controls
• Support regulatory, accreditation, and executive reporting needs
• Manage report testing, validation, and user training

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Workday reporting experience
• Higher Education experience required
• Strong hands-on expertise with calculated fields and report optimization
• Experience working with institutional data governance models
• Ability to translate business questions into meaningful reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Prism Analytics
• Workday Reporting certification
• Familiarity with IPEDS, FERPA, and public-sector reporting requirements