Payroll Product Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Wisconsin.

📋 Description

• The Workday Product Architect is responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of comprehensive Workday solutions.

• Spearhead the creation of scalable and secure HR/Payroll/Finance system architectures that align with organizational objectives, business requirements, and compliance standards.

• Collaborate with stakeholders from Finance, HR, IS, and other business units to gather requirements, propose solutions, and ensure successful implementation.

• Develop integration strategies that connect Workday with other enterprise systems.

• Enhance business processes by utilizing Workday HR/Payroll/Finance functionalities and automation features.

• Establish and manage security frameworks tailored for HR/Payroll/Finance modules.

• Offer insights on data governance, internal controls, and audit compliance within the Workday environment.

• Supervise complex configurations and system changes, ensuring adherence to best practices while minimizing disruptions.

• Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of high-complexity system issues escalated by support or operations teams.

• Maintain thorough documentation of HR/Payroll/Finance system architecture, integration designs, and process workflows.

• Mentor and assist consulting and technical teams engaged in Workday HR/Payroll/Finance implementations.

• Stay updated on Workday enhancements, industry trends, and emerging technologies to recommend ongoing improvements.

• Ensure consistency across modules and interactions within Workday and other systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree.

• Minimum Required Experience: Over 8 years of progressive experience with Workday platforms, including substantial hands-on expertise in at least two of the following areas: HCM, Payroll, or Finance modules.

• At least 3 years of experience in a Workday architectural, lead configuration, or technical design capacity.

• Proven proficiency in system architecture, integration design, Workday security models, and compliance controls.

• Strong understanding of HR, Payroll, and Finance principles, business processes, and regulatory requirements.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing integrations between Workday and other enterprise systems.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to troubleshoot complex, cross-module issues.

• Experience working alongside senior HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to define and execute Workday strategies.

• Preferred Certification / Licensure(s): Workday Core HCM certification; Workday Integration, Payroll, and/or Financials Certification; Workday Extend or Workday Reporting/Prism Certification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Exceptional Healthcare Coverage, encompassing Health, Vision, and Dental.

• In addition to Flexible Spending options.

• 403B Retirement Package.

• Competitive vacation time and paid holidays.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

• Pet Insurance.

• On-campus Fitness Facility, providing onsite classes.

• Additional discounted rates on select items such as: cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation, and entertainment.