Workday Report Writer

Job Description

Job Description

Workday Report Writer

Job Description

We are seeking a Workday Report Writer to design, develop, and maintain custom Workday reports and operational dashboards that provide meaningful insights for business leaders. The ideal candidate will have strong experience creating Advanced, Matrix, Composite, and custom reports, developing Calculated Fields, and building Discovery Boards to support HR, Payroll, Finance, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop Custom Reports: Create and maintain Advanced, Matrix, Composite, and custom Workday reports using Calculated Fields and Business Objects to meet business requirements.
• Create Operational Dashboards: Design and maintain Workday Discovery Boards and dashboards that provide actionable metrics and KPIs for operations and business leadership.
• Partner with Stakeholders: Work closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Operations to translate business requirements into meaningful reports and dashboards.
• Ensure Data Integrity: Validate report accuracy, troubleshoot reporting issues, and ensure compliance with Workday security (domains, business process security, and role-based access).
• Support Workday Releases: Review, test, and update reports and dashboards during Workday bi-annual releases to ensure continued functionality.
• Provide Documentation & Training: Document report logic and provide guidance to end users as needed.

Essential Skills

• 2-3 plus years of hands-on experience building and maintaining custom Workday reports.
• Strong expertise with Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields, Business Objects, and Discovery Boards.
• Experience developing reports across Workday HCM and Financial Management modules.
• Knowledge of Workday security as it relates to reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience developing executive dashboards and operational KPI reporting.
• Experience supporting enterprise Workday reporting in a production environment.
• Familiarity with Workday Adaptive Planning to support future reporting and planning initiatives.
• Workday reporting certification (Workday Pro Reporting, HCM Reporting, or Financials Reporting) is preferred. Equivalent hands-on experience developing Workday reports will also be considered.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Work Environment

This position requires 100% onsite presence, with flexibility regarding commute times and daily schedules (e.g., 10-6, 8-4). The work environment promotes transparency and open communication, offering a great office culture. Employees have direct access to leadership and are expected to serve as internal consultants. The company provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

This is a Permanent position based out of Bethesda, MD.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Red Coats offers a great work environment along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

This is a fully onsite position in Bethesda,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.