How to Group Workday Job Locations Using Reference IDs in WordPress

Summary

Importing job data from Workday into WordPress can create messy, duplicated location listings—especially when variations like "Home Office USA – Texas" and "Home Office USA – California" are treated separately. This guide shows how Integriti Studio streamlined job listings by consolidating these into one unified taxonomy term using reference IDs and WP All Import.

The Problem

Job locations from Workday were appearing multiple times on the job board—each variation technically unique due to state-level detail, but visually redundant for users.

What We Found

✅ Variations with unique IDs

Each Workday location used a unique reference ID (e.g., Aberdeen = ID 128), despite looking similar in text.

✅ Duplicate listings

The frontend displayed dozens of “Home Office USA” variations instead of one grouped category.

How We Fixed It

1. Custom taxonomy strategy

We decided to leave Workday data untouched and consolidate entries within WordPress using taxonomy terms.

2. Smart import rules

WP All Import was configured to detect and group job locations based on their reference ID instead of the raw text.

3. Custom PHP for hierarchy

We added a function that placed each matched location under a single parent term: “Home Office USA.”

4. Manual sync reminders

Since the import isn’t automated, new Workday locations must be manually mapped in WordPress with matching slugs.

Final Result

Job listings now show a clean, user-friendly “Home Office USA” group, without the confusion of redundant entries—boosting clarity and consistency across the board.

Need a Smarter Workday Integration?

Integriti Studio helps streamline complex imports and taxonomy structures—without disrupting your data.

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