Sr Solutions Architect; Workday HCM, Time Tracking and Absence

Sr Solutions Architect (Workday HCM, Time Tracking and Absence Modules)

• Act as a trusted advisor to HR, Payroll, IT and business leaders, leading the end‑to‑end solution architecture for Workday HCM, Time Tracking and Absence modules.
• Design cross‑module integrations and ensure alignment between HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, and downstream systems.
• Assess current systems and usage; identify and recommend improvements such as training, customization and enhancements to maximize value and efficiency.
• Build and execute detailed implementation plans covering discovery, design, QA/testing, deployment and support using agile methodologies.
• Develop detailed test plans and scripts, and execute testing to deliver a thorough, bug‑free reporting solution.
• Serve as the key liaison to ensure that product development matches specified requirements.
• Manage Workday releases and upgrades through comprehensive testing and validation of reporting functionality.
• Identify risks during product development and develop mitigation strategies, including data quality concerns.
• Partner with IT to ensure system and data compliance with data security and privacy requirements.
• Provide ongoing feedback to teams and peers across organizations to drive product adoption.
• Support technical troubleshooting and issues with vendors and technology partners.
• Collaborate with internal employee support and project management teams on process documentation, communication and training.
• Partner with Finance and IT to provide documentation for internal and SOX controls.

• Minimum 12+ years of experience with proven results in developing business requirements, deploying applicable technologies and business process re‑engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of hands‑on Workday configuration experience, including business processes, condition rules, custom fields and security.
• Minimum 4+ years of developing and coaching technical or operational teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
• Proven track record managing at least one full‑cycle Workday Time Tracking and Absence implementation for a global company.
• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Business, or related technical fields, or relevant experience.
• Experience with other technologies such as AI for HR, content/knowledge, and case management.
• Experience with process development in the HR technology space or custom application development.
• Solid experience in Scrum or similar Agile development methodology.
• Comfortable operating in fast‑changing environments and creating clarity out of ambiguity.
• Management consulting experience.
• Recent full‑life‑cycle HR technology implementation experience.
• Process orientation and project management skills, including experience with multiple project methodologies such as Agile or iterative development.
• Workday Certification and/or Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Custom reports and calculated fields knowledge.
• Ability to influence without positional power.
• Experience with product development in the HR Technology space or custom application development.
• Familiarity with US and Global data privacy laws, GDPR and Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance.
• Strong customer orientation and superb communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and functional audiences.
• Strong personal and technical social skills.

Eligible employees receive health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.