Workday HCM Solution Architect with US Payroll exp. || Downtown Chicago, IL (Hybrid role)

DMS Vision • Frisco, AL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Workday HCM Solution Architect will serve in an HR technology role supporting the US Payroll team, including year-end processes, and will drive the design of process improvements for US Payroll enhancements and defects. The role also supports global Workday Time and Absence functionality, defects, and enhancement projects.

The contractor will provide functional and technical guidance throughout each initiative or project lifecycle, including design, configuration, security, testing, and implementation. They will research and evaluate options, recommend alternative solutions, assess impacts, prioritize deliverables, and drive work through completion. The role works closely with HR business SMEs to translate complex global business requirements into system solutions and configuration, and with system developers on integrations and other technical design considerations.

This is a 6–12 month contract role based in Downtown Chicago, Illinois. It is hybrid, with three days onsite per week, and local candidates are required.

Requirements

• Previous experience implementing or supporting Workday is required.
• Workday HCM solution architect experience with implementation or support of US Payroll.
• Strong knowledge of Workday and experience configuring and supporting US Payroll.
• Experience in at least one additional functional area: Core HCM, Core Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Time, Absence, or Global Payroll.
• Adept at testing and troubleshooting integration issues.
• Experience creating and loading EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builders).
• Strong solution consulting, communication, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of system capabilities, acquired through formal training or experience, to assess automation and configuration possibilities.
• Organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines while handling multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Local candidates only.
• Must provide consultant location and visa status when sharing a resume.

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience supporting one or more functional areas, including Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Time, Absence, or Global Payroll.
• Previous PeopleSoft experience, preferably version 9.2.

Responsibilities

• Support the US Payroll team and year-end processes.
• Drive design of process improvements for US Payroll enhancements and defects.
• Support global Workday Time and Absence functionality, defects, and enhancement projects.
• Provide functional and technical guidance and consulting throughout initiative and project lifecycles, including design, configuration, security, testing, and implementation.
• Research and evaluate options, recommend alternative solutions, assess impacts, and prioritize deliverables.
• Drive each unit of work to completion.
• Work with HR business SMEs to translate complex global business requirements into system solutions and configuration.
• Work with system developers on integration and other technical design considerations.
• Test and troubleshoot integration issues.
• Create and load EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builders).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed