Senior Workday System Architect

Compunnel

$120K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent required.
  • 10+ years of recent Workday experience in global professional services, specifically for HR functions.
  • Deep knowledge of Workday modules: Core HCM, Security, Compensation, Benefits, Talent, Payroll.
  • High technical proficiency in Workday architecture and configuration.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex technical and functional issues effectively.
  • Strong business acumen in HR processes and technology enhancement.
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional interaction.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with HR and IT teams on system design and user experience.
  • Lead design and implementation of Workday solutions as a subject matter expert.
  • Conceptualize and guide on end-to-end processes and best practices.
  • Provide technical leadership and drive process enhancements.
  • Stay updated on Workday releases and industry trends for improvements.
  • Translate business needs into practical technical solutions for HR and leadership.
  • Support various project delivery frameworks including agile and waterfall.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead innovative HR technology projects.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Exposure to the latest Workday releases and industry trends.
  • Role in enhancing user experience across the organization.
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Workday Senior System Architect to lead innovative HR technology projects. This role requires strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and deep expertise in Workday modules. The architect will collaborate with HR and IT stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize Workday solutions that align with enterprise-wide goals and enhance user experience.

Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with HR business teams and Workday IT experts on system design decisions, user experience, issue resolution, and process design.
• Lead the design and implementation of Workday solutions, acting as a subject matter expert across multiple modules.
• Conceptualize end-to-end processes and provide expert guidance on best practices and system optimization.
• Provide technical leadership, drive process enhancements, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure architecture meets stakeholder and enterprise needs.
• Stay current with Workday releases and industry trends, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions that are meaningful to HR and leadership.
• Support project delivery frameworks, including agile, iterative, and waterfall methodologies.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of recent experience working with Workday in a global professional services environment, specifically supporting HR functions.
• In-depth knowledge of Workday modules such as Core HCM, Security, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Talent, and Payroll.
• Strong technical proficiency in Workday architecture, system logic, and configuration.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and functional issues.
• Strong business acumen with understanding of HR processes and how technology can improve them.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience in project delivery frameworks (agile, iterative, waterfall).

Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications and subsets.
• Strong senior stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering HR technology solutions in large-scale, global environments.

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