Our Workday Services Portfolio
Sama offers a full lifecycle of Workday-centric services, delivered through onshore, nearshore, and offshore models for optimal cost-efficiency and 24/7 coverage.
Workday Staff Augmentation
Rapid access to pre-vetted, certified Workday talent across functional, technical, and architectural domains.
- Functional Experts – HCM Core, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Talent & Performance, Recruiting, Learning, Payroll (US, CA, UK, APAC), Time Tracking, and Advanced Compensation specialists.
- Technical & Integration Specialists – Workday Studio Developers, Integration Cloud (Core Connectors, EIB, PICOF, Document Transformation), Workday Extend Builders, Prism Analytics Architects, and Security Configuration Leads.
- Architecture & Leadership Roles – Solution Architects, Technical Leads, Program Managers, and Change Management Consultants with multi-tenant governance experience.
- Delivery Options – Contract (48-72 hour start), Contract-to-Hire, Direct Placement, Team Augmentation (fixed-capacity pods), and Statement-of-Work project teams.
Workday Integration
Build resilient, future-proof integration ecosystems that connect Workday seamlessly with legacy ERP, CRM, identity providers, and third-party SaaS applications.
- Integration Strategy & Roadmap – Gap analysis of existing interfaces, recommendation of Integration Cloud vs. Workday Extend vs. Middleware (Boomi, MuleSoft, Azure Logic Apps).
- Core Connector Development – Payroll, Benefits, HCM, and Financials connectors with bi-directional real-time synchronization.
- Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) – Mass data loads, outbound extracts, and scheduled transformations using XSLT and calculated fields.
- Workday Studio Integrations – Complex, high-volume, event-driven flows leveraging REST, SOAP, and RaaS APIs with error handling, retry logic, and auditing.
- Workday Extend – Custom applications and microservices deployed directly on the Workday platform for low-latency, native experiences.
- Security & Governance – OAuth 2.0, SAML federation, domain/security policy alignment, and integration monitoring via System Monitor and Audit Reports.
Workday Consulting
Strategic advisory that aligns Workday capabilities with enterprise architecture and business objectives.
- Tenant Strategy & Roadmap Planning – Multi-phase release planning, feature adoption prioritization (Skills Cloud, Journeys, People Experience), and AI/ML readiness assessment.
- Process Reengineering – End-to-end design for Hire-to-Retire, Record-to-Report, and Plan-to-Procure using Workday best-practice blueprints.
- Change Management & Adoption – Organizational readiness assessments, role-mapping workshops, and Workday Learning content development.
- Risk & Compliance Advisory – GDPR, CCPA, SOX, and industry-specific controls (HIPAA, PCI) embedded into configuration.
- Value Realization Framework – KPI definition, baseline vs. post-go-live measurement, and continuous improvement roadmaps.
Workday Data Migration
Accurate, auditable, and low-risk transition of legacy data into Workday.
- Data Strategy & Cleansing – Source system profiling, data quality rules, and de-duplication using Informatica or native EIB templates.
- Object Conversion – Foundations (Locations, Organizations, Supervisory Orgs, Cost Centers), Worker/Position data, Compensation history, Benefits elections, Financials (Ledgers, Journals, Suppliers/Invoices), and Payroll results.
- EIB & Studio Load Programs – High-volume, sequenced loads with error handling, rollback capability, and reconciliation reporting.
- Historical Data Archiving – Prism-based analytics warehouses or external data lakes for compliance retention.
- Post-Load Validation – Custom reports, dashboards, and audit trails ensuring 99.99% accuracy.
Workday Optimization
Continuous evolution of your Workday tenant to capture new features, improve performance, and drive additional ROI.
- Health Checks & Audits – Configuration reviews, security audits, performance diagnostics (slow report analysis, index recommendations), and adoption analytics.
- Bi-Annual Release Management – Feature enablement planning, regression testing, and change impact assessment for 1H/2H updates.
- Process Automation – Implementation of Workday Assist, Orchestration, and low-code Journeys to eliminate manual touchpoints.
- Analytics & Reporting Transformation – Migration from Worksheets to Prism Analytics, composite reporting, dashboards, and embedded ML insights.
- Skills Cloud & Talent Marketplace Activation – Ontology build-out, inference engine tuning, and integration with internal mobility programs.
- Application Management Support (AMS) – Tiered support models (L1-L4), incident resolution SLAs, and proactive monitoring via Workday Scout.
Engagement Process – Transparent, Predictable, Accelerated
Agile ceremonies, weekly status reporting, and real-time collaboration via Microsoft Teams/Slack.
Technical Depth That Drives Results
Our team brings expertise across the entire Workday technology stack
Technical Depth That Drives Results
Our team brings expertise across the entire Workday technology stack:
- Core HCM & Payroll: Multi-country payroll parallel processing, Time Tracking calculation engines, Advanced Comp modeling
- Financials & Spend: Accounting Center, Journal automation, Supplier/Customer Accounts, Prism for Finance
- Integrations: Integration Cloud Platform, Workday API (RAAS, REST, GraphQL), Studio, Extend
- Analytics: Workday Reporting (Advanced, Matrix, Composite), Prism Analytics, Adaptive Planning, People Analytics
- Platform: Workday Extend, VPAs, Skills Cloud, AI/ML Services Gateway, Low-Code Orchestrations
Technical Differentiators and Service Quality Commitments
Time-to-value matters in competitive markets. Our proven methodologies, comprehensive template libraries, and experienced teams enable faster delivery timelines compared to industry averages. However, speed never compromises quality. Structured quality gates, comprehensive testing, and stakeholder validation ensure delivered solutions meet requirements and position organizations for long-term success.
Complex implementations inevitably encounter challenges. Our proactive risk management approach identifies potential issues early, develops mitigation strategies, and establishes escalation protocols. When problems arise, experienced teams draw on extensive troubleshooting experience and Workday ecosystem knowledge resolving issues rapidly, minimizing project impact.
Technology evolution demands continuous learning. Team members participate in Workday Community events, complete ongoing certification maintenance, experiment with new features in sandbox environments, and share knowledge through internal knowledge management systems. This learning culture ensures clients benefit from the latest platform innovations and emerging best practices.
We recognize the sensitive nature of HR and Financial data processed during engagements. Our security protocols encompass secure data handling procedures, confidentiality agreements with all team members, compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks including GDPR and CCPA, and regular security training. Client data never leaves authorized environments and undergoes secure disposal following engagement completion.
Ready to accelerate your Workday success?
Connect with SAMA Workday Solutions to discuss your specific needs, explore engagement options, and develop a roadmap aligned with your organizational objectives. Our team stands ready to provide the strategic guidance and technical expertise required for Workday excellence.
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