What is Workday doing with AI?

On the floor

1. Oct 13, 2026Announced
   Workday gives its Payroll Agent autopilot checks before each run

   Workday said its Payroll Agent will check payroll data and flag problems before a payroll run, with early adopter availability planned for early 2027. Its Talent Acquisition Agent, which can coordinate interview scheduling, is available now to early adopters.

   Workday · Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks, Human Resources Specialists

2. May 16, 2025Rolling out
   Court lets age bias case over Workday AI screening proceed collectively

   A federal judge granted preliminary collective certification in Mobley v. Workday for applicants aged 40 and older. The plaintiff says Workday's AI screening tools rejected him at more than 100 jobs.

   Fisher Phillips · Human Resources Specialists

Jobs affected

• Human Resources Specialists3h 26m of 8h touched · 912,000 workers · $76k · +6.4% by 2035Where AI or robots show up most: Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills (43m a shift, AI on its own)
• Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks37m of 8h touched · 153,000 workers · $58k · -15.9% by 2035Where AI or robots show up most: Provide information to employees and managers on payroll matters, tax issues, benefit plans, and collective agreement provisions (37m a shift, AI on its own)