Principal Workday Solutions Architect HCMCompensation

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Workday Solutions Architect who is highly analytical, possess strong problem‑solving abilities, and have excellent communication skills. Previous experience with Workday and a track record of successful HR technology projects are required. This role offers opportunities to lead innovative projects and further develop your professional skills in a collaborative environment.

• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with HR business teams and Workday IT experts on system design decisions, user experience, complex issue resolution, and process design.
• Solution Design: Lead the design and implementation of Workday solutions to meet business needs, acting as a subject matter expert for various Workday modules. Conceptualize designs and end‑to‑end processes, providing expert guidance on best practices and system optimization.
• Technical Guidance: Provide technical leadership, drive Workday process enhancements, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure the architecture addresses all stakeholder concerns and enterprise‑wide goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up‑to‑date on Workday releases and trends, identifying opportunities to improve the process of delivering solutions.

Required:

• Bachelor Degree in IT, Computer Science and/or equivalent.
• Business acumen: A strong understanding of HR business processes and how technology can be leveraged to improve them.
• Communication and collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with stakeholders at different levels in the company and cross‑functional teams.
• Deep Workday expertise: In‑depth knowledge of Workday modules, such as Core HCM, Security, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Talent, and Payroll.
• Technical proficiency: Strong ability to translate business needs into technical solutions, including a strong understanding of Workday architecture, system logic and configuration.
• Problem‑solving skills: Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and functional issues.
• Relevant years of recent experience working on Workday for a global professional services environment, specifically in support of HR functions.
• Excel in translating technical solutions that are meaningful to HR and leadership.
• Experience in project delivery framework practices, including agile, iterative and waterfall project delivery methodologies.
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its subsets will be an added advantage.
• Good exposure of senior stakeholder management skills.

Salary Ranges:

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