Senior HR System Solution Architect – Workday

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to Workday expert across key modules, advising leaders and partners on innovative capabilities and best‑in‑class design.
• Translate business needs into intuitive, scalable solutions that enhance user experience and deliver measurable value.
• Drive our Workday roadmap, partnering with stakeholders to define priorities, optimize existing processes and introduce new features.
• Evaluate emerging Workday functionality and proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and compliance.
• Lead end‑to‑end Workday configuration efforts with a focus on high‑quality design and seamless execution.
• Conduct functional QA, ensure governance standards are met and support smooth deployments across environments.
• Analyze Workday’s bi‑annual releases, guide business partners through upcoming changes and prepare the organization for successful adoption.
• Serve as a key voice in shaping how new capabilities integrate into our processes and employee experience.
• Mentor HRIS colleagues, sharing knowledge, developing expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Collaborate widely across HR, Payroll, Talent and other functions to ensure alignment and clarity across the organization.

• 5+ years of hands‑on Workday configuration experience required.
• Expertise in at least one major Workday module (Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, HCM Core, Recruiting, Talent, Learning).
• Deep knowledge of Workday configuration, business processes, reporting and security.
• Ability to translate complex business challenges into elegant Workday solutions.
• Strong analytical thinking and a passion for quality, accuracy and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships and influence decision‑making.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for mentoring others that will handle majority of the configuration.

Demonstrates extensive expertise in Workday configuration and module functionality, with a strong focus on translating business needs into effective solutions. Proven ability to mentor colleagues and drive collaboration across HR and related functions to enhance operational efficiency and user experience.