Common Question Categories

• Workday Experience and Expertise:
• Describe your overall experience with Workday implementations.
• Which HCM modules have you configured and implemented (e.g., Core HR, Benefits, Absence, Talent Management, etc.)?
• Give an example of a complex Workday project you were involved in and your specific contributions.
• Have you worked on any Workday integrations? If so, what kinds and what was your role?
• Technical Skills:
• Can you explain Workday business objects and how they’re used?
• What are calculated fields, and how do you create them in Workday?
• How do you use Workday Report Writer? Can you describe a custom report you’ve created?
• Explain your experience with Workday security configuration.
• Business Process Understanding:
• How would you approach gathering requirements for a new Workday implementation?
• Describe a time you had to resolve a complex business process configuration in Workday.
• Walk me through the steps involved in configuring an absence or compensation plan in Workday.
• How do you handle testing and validation of Workday configurations?
• Client/Stakeholder Management:
• How do you build relationships with clients while delivering Workday solutions?
• How do you manage difficult client or stakeholder expectations?
• Tell me about a time you had to adapt your communication style to work effectively with different stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving and Consulting:
• Describe a situation when you had to troubleshoot a critical Workday issue.
• How do you handle a gap between standard Workday functionality and a client’s unique requirement?
• When a client’s request seems unreasonable, how do you guide them towards a workable solution?