Position Summary
The Workday Solution Lead will be responsible for supporting, enhancing, and optimizing the organization’s Workday ecosystem across Core HCM and related modules.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of functional HR process knowledge and technical Workday expertise, including configuration, reporting, business process optimization, security, integration, and release management. This individual will play a key role in ongoing transformation initiatives, system enhancements, and support activities across the Workday platform.
In-Office Requirement: 4 days per week
Responsibilities
Workday Configuration, Solution Design & Process Optimization
Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent, and business stakeholders to understand operational needs and design scalable Workday solutions.
Configure and maintain Workday business processes, organizations, validations, notifications, calculated fields, condition rules, and security assignments.
Lead requirement gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, and post-production support for Workday enhancements and projects.
Maintain detailed configuration documentation, process flows, change logs, and functional design documents.
Analyze the downstream impact of configuration changes across integrations, reporting, security, and business processes.
Establish and maintain Workday reporting standards to ensure data accuracy, consistency, performance, and usability.
Support and optimize self-service functionality for employees and managers.
Provide techno-functional support across one or more Workday modules including:
Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent & Performance, Recruiting and Learning
Develop and maintain advanced Workday reports including:
Advanced Reports, Matrix Reports, Composite Reports, Dashboards, Discovery Boards
Support integration troubleshooting and coordination with internal and external vendors.
Partner with IT and integration teams to support inbound and outbound integrations including EIBs, APIs, Workday Studio, Extend and third-party vendor feeds.
Analyze and troubleshoot reporting discrepancies, integration failures, and security-related issues.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Certificates
Bachelor’s Degree, required
Concentration in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, HRIS, or related field, preferred.
Workday Certification(s) is strongly preferred.
Workday Studio or Workday Extend certifications is a plus.
Professional Experience
5+ years of relevant technical experience required.
Strong hands-on Workday techno-functional experience required.
Experience supporting or leading at least one full-cycle Workday implementation.
Strong understanding of Workday business process framework and security model.
Hands-on experience developing and supporting Workday integrations using: Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, APIs, XSLT transformations
Experience developing complex Workday reports and calculated fields.
Experience troubleshooting integrations and working with third-party vendors.
Experience supporting data conversion, validation, and auditing processes.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
Competencies & Attributes
Deep understanding of Workday architecture, configuration, and reporting.
Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Strong understanding of integrations, data flow, and enterprise system architecture.
Strong project coordination and stakeholder management capabilities.
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong attention to detail with a focus on data integrity and user experience.
Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.
Continuous improvement mindset with a strong focus on operational excellence and automation.
Benefits/Compensation
The compensation range for this role is specific to Washington, DC, and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications.
The anticipated base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $135,000.
In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs. Additionally, the hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by Carlyle.
About Us:
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $475 billion of assets under management, across 678 investment vehicles as of March 31, 2026. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,500 professionals operating in 28 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
Carlyle’s purpose is to connect people, ideas, and capital to fuel growth for companies and performance for investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments – Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest – and has deep expertise across industries, markets, and geographies.
At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." Reflecting this view, emphasis is placed on development, retention and inclusion through our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We cultivate a culture where ideas are openly shared and challenged, connecting diverse expertise and perspectives to drive enduring value.