Workday Architect

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

📋 Description

• Design and oversee the comprehensive Workday architecture, which includes business process frameworks, security models, tenant configurations, and integration landscapes.

• Direct complex initiatives such as module implementations, integrations from mergers/acquisitions, significant upgrades, and tenant consolidations.

• Manage the integration strategy between Workday and third-party/downstream systems, incorporating payroll providers, benefits carriers, time tracking, and finance systems.

• Utilize EIBs, Studio, Core Connectors, and/or Workday web services (SOAP/REST).

• Establish and uphold configuration standards, naming conventions, and governance practices.

• Collaborate with the Workforce Systems leader to convert business strategy into system roadmaps.

• Conduct architectural reviews of suggested configuration changes and evaluate their downstream impact.

• Oversee technical assessments of bi-annual Workday releases and provide guidance on the adoption of new features.

• Mentor Workday Administrators and analysts, serving as the final escalation point for complex break/fix issues.

• Cultivate relationships with Workday Professional Services, AMS vendors, and implementation partners.

• Maintain data integrity, security compliance, and readiness for audits across the tenant.

• Report directly to the Sr. Director of Workforce Systems & Payroll.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Over 7 years of Workday experience, including at least 3 years in an architect or lead technical design role.

• Extensive expertise across various Workday modules; HCM is required, with Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Time Tracking, and/or Projects strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience with Workday integration tools: Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, RaaS, and Workday web services.

• Strong comprehension of Workday security groups, business process configuration, and calculated fields.

• Experience in leading full lifecycle implementations or significant tenant transformations.

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical leadership.

• Workday certifications in Integrations are preferred; Workday Pro certification is a plus.

• Must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).

• Must be eligible to obtain any necessary export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or Department of Commerce.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO).

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.

• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with over 12,700 options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more; no long-term contracts and free on-demand workout videos available before enrollment.

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.

• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being.

• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.

• Opportunity to collaborate with a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.

• Occasional annual travel for team events (5–10%).