Principal Workday Solutions Architect (HCM/Compensation)
About The Position
WD is seeking a Principal Workday Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of Workday solutions supporting HR business needs. The role partners with HR business teams and Workday IT experts on system design, user experience, complex issue resolution, and process design. As a subject matter expert across Workday modules, the architect conceptualizes end-to-end designs and processes, advises on best practices and system optimization, and provides technical leadership to ensure solutions address stakeholder concerns and enterprise-wide goals. The role also drives process enhancements, troubleshoots complex issues, and monitors Workday releases and trends to identify opportunities to improve solution delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of HR business processes and how technology can improve them.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with stakeholders at different company levels and cross-functional teams.
- In-depth knowledge of Workday modules, including Core HCM, Security, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Talent, and Payroll.
- Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions, with a strong understanding of Workday architecture, system logic, and configuration.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and functional issues.
- Recent experience working on Workday in a global professional services environment, specifically supporting HR functions.
- Experience with project delivery framework practices, including agile, iterative, and waterfall methodologies.
- Strong senior stakeholder management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its subsets.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with HR business teams and Workday IT experts on system design decisions, user experience, complex issue resolution, and process design.
- Lead the design and implementation of Workday solutions to meet business needs.
- Act as a subject matter expert for Workday modules and provide guidance on best practices and system optimization.
- Conceptualize solution designs and end-to-end processes.
- Provide technical leadership, drive Workday process enhancements, and troubleshoot complex issues.
- Ensure Workday architecture addresses stakeholder concerns and enterprise-wide goals.
- Stay up to date on Workday releases and trends and identify opportunities to improve the process of delivering solutions.
- Translate technical solutions into meaningful information for HR and leadership.
Benefits
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick leave
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Accident and disability insurance
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Supplemental life and AD&D
- Legal plan
- Pet insurance
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit benefits
- Applause Program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- WD Savings 401(k) Plan
- Potential eligibility for short-term incentive or sales incentive awards
- Potential eligibility for annual long-term incentives, which may consist of restricted stock units or cash equivalents
- Eligible new hires may receive restricted stock unit awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
