Workday MCP. Manage HR data and payroll from chat.
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Workday MCP Server connects your AI client directly to Workday's core HR data. You manage worker profiles, check PTO balances, run payroll summaries, and map organizational structures through natural conversation.
It lets you query complex records—like full compensation plans or headcount trends—without manually navigating dozens of Fiori apps. This is the command center for human capital operations.
What your AI agents can do
Execute raas report
Runs a specific Workday Report-as-a-Service query and returns the results in JSON format.
Get payroll results
Retrieves detailed payroll run summaries for a specified worker.
Get time off balances
Pulls the current Paid Time Off (PTO) balance for any given employee.
The server pulls detailed records for any worker, including job titles, supervisory organizations, and work history.
It lists all organizational units, showing who manages whom and the total headcount in each group.
You can check an employee's remaining PTO days or list any time-off requests that are currently pending approval.
The system retrieves payroll summaries, compensation details, and benefit elections for a specific worker from the last pay run.
It executes specialized Workday Report-as-a-Service (RaaS) queries to pull bespoke data sets tailored to your needs.
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Workday MCP Server: 9 Tools for HR Data Operations
These nine tools let you query worker profiles, payroll results, PTO balances, and organizational structures directly from an AI agent.
019d7624execute raas report
Runs a specific Workday Report-as-a-Service query and returns the results in JSON format.
019d7624get payroll results
Retrieves detailed payroll run summaries for a specified worker.
019d7624get time off balances
Pulls the current Paid Time Off (PTO) balance for any given employee.
019d7624get time off requests
Checks for pending or past time-off requests associated with a worker.
019d7624get worker
Gathers the complete, detailed profile information for one specific employee ID.
019d7624list job requisitions
Lists all job positions that are currently open and available to be filled.
019d7624list supervisory orgs
Shows a list of organizational units, including who the manager is and how many people work there.
019d7624list workers
Searches or lists employees across Workday using filters like name or ID number.
019d7624query resource
Queries any standard Workday system resource, such as cost centers, business units, or locations.
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What you can do with this MCP connector
The Workday MCP Server connects your AI client right into Workday's core HR system. You'll manage everything from worker profiles to payroll summaries using simple natural conversation. Forget clicking through a dozen dashboards just to find one number; this is the command center you need for human capital operations.
Worker Data & Records
The get_worker tool pulls out the complete, detailed profile for any specific employee ID, giving you their job titles, work history, and supervisory organization details. You can also use list_workers to search or list employees across the whole roster using filters like name or ID number. For a broader view of your company structure, list_supervisory_orgs shows all organizational units, including who manages whom and how many people work in each group.
The query_resource tool lets you check any standard Workday resource, such as cost centers, business units, or locations.
Time Off & Absence Management
You'll manage time off status with two dedicated tools: get_time_off_balances pulls the current Paid Time Off (PTO) balance for a worker. You can check pending or past absences by running get_time_off_requests. This lets you track exactly who needs to take time and if those requests are waiting on approval.
Payroll & Compensation
The system retrieves detailed payroll run summaries using get_payroll_results for a specified worker. That data includes compensation breakdowns and benefit elections from the last pay cycle. You'll also monitor open hiring needs by calling list_job_requisitions, which lists all job positions that are currently available to be filled.
Custom Reporting & Structure Mapping
When you need a bespoke dataset, run specialized reports with execute_raas_report. This tool executes any specific Workday Report-as-a-Service (RaaS) query and returns the raw results in JSON format. You can also map out complex reporting needs using these tools: you'll check organizational structure details via list_supervisory_orgs, and run deep data pulls with execute_raas_report to get reports on headcount trends or full compensation plans that standard views don't cover.
How Workday MCP Works
- 1 You subscribe to the server and provide your Workday API credentials (Client ID, Client Secret, Refresh Token).
- 2 Your AI agent converts a natural language prompt into a specific tool call (e.g.,
get_time_off_balances). - 3 The server executes the function against Workday's APIs and returns structured data, which your agent then formats into an answer.
The bottom line is: it lets your AI client talk to Workday directly, translating complex HR processes into simple chat commands.
Who Is Workday MCP For?
This is for the HR Business Partner who spends hours jumping between tabs just to build a basic org chart. It's also for Payroll Managers tired of running manual reports and CHROs needing real-time workforce analytics without waiting on IT.
Checks worker profiles or uses list_supervisory_orgs to quickly understand reporting lines across departments.
Runs payroll summaries using get_payroll_results and checks compensation plan details without initiating a full, manual report.
Monitors the status of open roles by calling list_job_requisitions or checking candidate pipeline data.
What Changes When You Connect
- Check PTO balances instantly. Instead of searching the 'Absence' module, asking for
get_time_off_balancesgives you John Smith’s remaining days in a single conversational reply. - Map out the company structure without clicking through dozens of tabs. Use
list_supervisory_orgsto see who reports into whom, and get real-time headcounts for every unit. - Stop waiting on BI teams for basic data pulls. Run custom queries using
execute_raas_reportwhenever you need a specific dataset—it’s available instantly via the chat interface. - Understand compensation quickly. Running
get_payroll_resultsprovides breakdowns of pay, benefits, and bonuses without having to pull up the full payroll ledger. - Find employee data fast. Use
list_workerswith filters (like 'Department: Engineering') instead of relying on slow search fields or outdated spreadsheets. - Plan for growth accurately. Monitor open roles using
list_job_requisitionsand get an immediate view of the current talent pipeline status.
Real-World Use Cases
Quickly vetting a new hire’s team structure
The HRBP needs to know if a new manager, Jane Doe, reports into the correct cost center. Instead of manually checking her profile and then navigating the Org Chart module, they ask their agent to run get_worker for her ID and follow up with query_resource to confirm the associated cost centers. This confirms reporting structure in seconds.
Auditing quarterly PTO compliance
The Payroll Manager needs a snapshot of who has accrued time off but hasn't taken it. They ask the agent to run get_time_off_balances for 50 specific employee IDs and then summarize any balances over X days remaining, allowing them to flag employees needing follow-up.
Calculating Q1 staffing growth
The CHRO needs a historical view of headcount changes. They prompt the agent to execute execute_raas_report for 'Monthly Headcount Report' covering January through March, instantly showing net change and attrition rates across business units.
Investigating an unusual payroll discrepancy
An employee calls about a pay error. The manager uses the agent to run get_payroll_results for that worker's ID, pinpointing exactly which compensation breakdown or benefit election caused the difference, saving time spent cross-referencing physical reports.
The Tradeoffs
Trying to get an org chart via general search
The user types: 'Show me the organizational structure for Engineering.' The system fails because the query is too vague and doesn't map to a specific tool call, returning a generic error message.
→
Use list_supervisory_orgs or query_resource. If you need a deep dive into employee roles within that org, run get_worker for specific IDs. Always narrow the scope with a dedicated tool.
Asking for multiple unrelated data points in one prompt
User asks: 'What is John's PTO balance and what were his pay details last month?' The agent gets confused because it has to decide whether to call get_time_off_balances or get_payroll_results, potentially failing both.
→ Break it up. Ask two separate questions: 'First, tell me John's PTO balance.' Then follow up with: 'Next, what were his payroll details for last month?' This ensures the agent runs each tool correctly.
Attempting to build a complex report from scratch
A user tries to manually combine data by asking the AI to 'Find all workers who have low PTO and are in high-priority cost centers.' The AI cannot synthesize this without knowing which specific combination of tools is needed.
→
Start with list_workers or query_resource (to narrow down the group). Then, iterate: use get_time_off_balances on that filtered list. Finally, summarize the results in a single prompt.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this server if you need to perform specific, verifiable actions against structured Workday data—like checking balances or executing predefined reports. The core value is moving from 'I need to find out X' to 'My AI agent will run tool Y and tell me X.'
Don't use it if your question requires subjective interpretation (e.g., 'Is this department struggling?') or if you are writing a narrative report based on external market data. For those, you still need human judgment.
If your goal is simple lookups, stick to get_worker and list_workers. If your goal is complex reporting across multiple dimensions, use the dedicated tools: execute_raas_report or query_resource. Don't try to combine them into one giant prompt; let the agent guide you through the sequence.
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This server provides 9 capabilities that interface natively with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP client. No middleware. No custom integration required.
Available Capabilities
Getting basic HR data used to feel like an archaeology dig.
Right now, finding a simple headcount number or checking PTO balances involves clicking across five different tabs. You jump from 'Worker Directory' to 'Supervisory Organizations,' then drill down into the cost center view just to confirm who reports where—and you risk losing your place in the maze.
With this server, you simply ask: 'How many people are currently active in Engineering?' The agent runs `list_supervisory_orgs` and immediately gives you the count. You get a single answer; zero clicks required.
Workday MCP Server: Get payroll results from chat.
Before this, figuring out why an employee's pay was off meant pulling up their full compensation plan, then running a historical report, and finally cross-referencing the benefit elections—a painful process that took hours of manual data handling.
Now, you ask: 'What were John Smith’s total benefits paid last month?' The agent runs `get_payroll_results` and hands you the specific breakdown. It's instant.
Common Questions About Workday MCP
What authentication method does Workday use? +
Workday uses OAuth 2.0 with a registered API Client. You'll need to provide your Client ID, Client Secret, and a Refresh Token — all generated from within your Workday tenant by an administrator.
Can I check PTO balances for my direct reports? +
Yes. The get_time_off_balances tool retrieves current PTO balances for any worker within the security scope configured for your Integration System User. Data is returned per plan type (vacation, sick, personal).
Does it support Workday Report-as-a-Service (RaaS)? +
Absolutely. Use the execute_raas_report tool with your report URL to retrieve any custom Workday report, including those with prompt parameters. Results are returned in JSON format.
Can I navigate the entire organizational hierarchy? +
Yes. The get_org_structure tool fetches supervisory organizations, cost centers, and company hierarchies, allowing you to traverse the full org tree from any starting point.
How do I check pending requests using the `get_time_off_requests` tool? +
The tool retrieves all time-off submissions for a worker, showing their current status. It details who submitted the request, the dates involved, and whether it's awaiting manager approval or if it’s already approved.
What payroll components can I get using `get_payroll_results`? +
You get a full breakdown of compensation for any worker. This includes gross salary, specific benefit elections, tax deductions, and net pay totals from the last completed payroll run.
How does the `list_workers` tool filter employees? +
It lets you narrow down your search roster by multiple criteria. You can use parameters like name fragments, employee ID numbers, or job titles to quickly find specific personnel records across the company.
What information is available via `list_job_requisitions`? +
This tool lists all open job requisitions. You can view key details like the job title, the department that opened it, its current status (e.g., draft or approved), and the targeted hiring manager.
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