Bring Hcm
to Claude Code
Create your Vinkius account to connect Workday to Claude Code and start using all 9 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the Workday MCP Server?
Connect your Workday tenant to any AI agent and manage your human capital operations through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Worker Profiles — Query employee data, job profiles, supervisory organizations, and worker history across your entire workforce
- Payroll Insights — Retrieve payroll run summaries, compensation breakdowns, and benefit elections for any worker
- Organizational Structure — Navigate supervisory hierarchies, cost centers, and company structures through simple queries
- Time Off & Absence — Check PTO balances, pending time-off requests, and absence history for team members
- Recruiting Pipeline — Monitor open positions, candidate pipeline status, and job requisition approvals
- Compensation Planning — View compensation plans, merit increases, and bonus allocations across business units
- Custom Reports — Execute Workday Report-as-a-Service (RaaS) queries for tailored data extractions
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Workday API Client credentials (Client ID, Client Secret, Refresh Token)
- Start managing HR operations through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Your AI agent becomes your HR command center — no more navigating tens of Fiori apps to find one headcount number.
Who is this for?
- HR Business Partners — query employee data and org structures instantly via chat
- Payroll Managers — get payroll summaries and compensation breakdowns without running manual reports
- Talent Acquisition — monitor requisition pipelines and candidate status through conversation
- CHROs & VP People — get real-time workforce analytics on headcount, attrition, and compensation trends
Built-in capabilities (9)
Results are returned in JSON. The URL can include prompt parameters. Execute a Workday Report-as-a-Service (RaaS) report
Get payroll results for a worker
Get time off balances for a worker
Get pending time off requests for a worker
Get detailed profile for a specific worker
List open job requisitions
Shows org names, managers, and headcounts. List supervisory organizations
Use the search parameter to filter by name, employee ID, or other attributes. List or search Workday workers
Examples: locations, companies, costCenters, businessUnits. Query any Workday REST API resource
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers Workday as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 9 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Workday data drives decisions without human intervention.
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Single-command setup:
claude mcp addregisters the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart - —
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Workday tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Workday in Claude Code
Why run Workday with Vinkius?
The Workday connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 9 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Workday using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Workday and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Workday to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Workday for Claude Code
Every request between Claude Code and Workday is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
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 add an MCP server to Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.
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