RGP is seeking a seasoned Workday Solutions Architect / Senior Workday HCM Architect to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of Workday solutions across complex, global organizations. This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on Workday expert who thrives at the intersection of HR transformation, enterprise architecture, and scalable system design.
In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to RGP clients and internal stakeholders, owning end-to-end Workday solution architecture across implementations, acquisitions, and post-production environments. You will play a critical role in large-scale, multi-phase deployments, ensuring solutions align with business strategy, governance standards, and long-term roadmap objectives.
What You Will Work On
- Lead end-to-end Workday HCM solution architecture for RGP clients, including global, multi-entity implementations, phased deployments, and HR transformations
- Serve as the functional and technical architecture lead across Workday modules such as HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Time Tracking, Absence, Payroll (partner), Reporting, Security, and Integrations
- Design scalable enterprise Workday architectures, consolidating legacy HR systems and establishing Workday as the system of record
- Architect and deliver M&A and acquisition integrations, including workforce conversions, security models, data governance, and repeatable acquisition playbooks
- Partner with client HR, IT, Security, and Finance leaders to define governance, compliance, and control frameworks, including SOX and IT controls
- Lead post-production stabilization and optimization, including release management, roadmap planning, regression testing, and enhancement prioritization
- Design and oversee Workday integrations and APIs, including third-party vendors, identity and access management (SSO), and downstream systems
- Drive data governance, reporting, and executive analytics, enabling insight-driven decisions for HR and executive leadership
What You Will Bring
- Progressive experience in HRIS and Workday, with senior-level ownership of solution design and delivery in enterprise environments
- Demonstrated experience as a Workday Solutions Architect, Senior HCM Architect, or Functional/Technical Lead on large-scale, global implementations
- Deep hands-on expertise across Workday HCM, including Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Time Tracking, Absence, Reporting, Security, and Integrations
- Proven success leading multi-phase global deployments, large workforce conversions (10,000+ employees), and HR system consolidations
- Strong background in post-go-live governance, release management, stabilization, and continuous improvement
- Experience designing secure, compliant Workday architectures, including role-based security, audit frameworks, and segregation of duties
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into practical, scalable Workday solutions while influencing senior client stakeholders
- Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship, no C2C.
What You Can Expect
- An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.
- Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors.
- Total Rewards include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).
