Workday HCM Payroll Product Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +12 more states.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the creation of a scalable and secure HR/Payroll system architecture that aligns with organizational objectives, business requirements, and compliance standards.

• Serve as a consultant and project manager for designated initiatives.

• Conduct stakeholder meetings with Finance, HR, IS, and business leaders to gather requirements, assess and recommend solutions, foster alignment, manage project activities, and ensure successful implementation and results.

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

• Establish security frameworks for HR/Payroll modules.

• Offer guidance on data governance, internal controls, and audit compliance within Workday.

• Supervise complex system configurations and changes, ensuring best practices are followed with minimal disruption.

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

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of HR/Payroll system architecture, integration designs, and process flows.

• Mentor and assist consulting and technical teams engaged in Workday HR/Payroll troubleshooting and enhancements.

• Keep abreast of Workday updates, industry trends, and emerging technologies to propose ongoing improvements.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Relevant experience may be considered in place of educational qualifications on an equivalent basis.

• Over 8 years of progressive experience working with Workday platforms.

• Extensive hands-on experience in Core HCM and at least two of the following modules: Payroll, Absence, Timetracking, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Learning.

• Minimum of 3 years in a Workday architectural or lead configuration role.

• Demonstrated expertise in system architecture.

• Comprehensive understanding of HR and Payroll principles and business processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to troubleshoot complex, cross-module issues.

• Experience collaborating with senior HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to define and implement Workday strategy.

• Workday Core HCM certification is preferred.

• Workday Payroll Certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Flexible Spending options available.

• 403B Retirement Package.

• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered.

• Tuition Reimbursement program.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

• Pet Insurance options.

• On-campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.

• Additional discounted rates on various items, including select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, and Milwaukee recreation and entertainment.