System Admin & Solution Architect, Workday

Advantage Solutions•Chicago, IL

45d•$86,100 - $145,200•Remote

About The Position

The Workday HCM System Administrator & Solution Architect is responsible for the overall design, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of the Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) platform. This role serves as both a technical expert and a strategic partner, ensuring that Workday supports the organization's HR operations, business objectives, and employee experience. The ideal candidate combines deep Workday technical expertise with business process knowledge to architect scalable solutions, manage integrations, lead system enhancements, and ensure data integrity and compliance across the Workday ecosystem. The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels, including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers with access to the best products available in the marketplace today. Take this opportunity to join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (master's preferred).
5+ years of hands-on experience with Workday HCM, including system administration, configuration, and architecture.
Proven experience designing and implementing Workday solutions across multiple HCM modules.
Deep understanding of Workday data model, business processes, and security framework.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Experience with integration tools (EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, API) and report writing (Advanced, Matrix, Composite Reports).
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Workday certification(s) in HCM Core, Reporting, Security, or Integration are highly preferred.
Experience with Workday Extend or Prism Analytics.
Prior experience in global or multi-entity Workday environments.
Active role in Workday implementation within the last 5 years strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day administration of the Workday HCM platform, including security, roles, business process configuration, and data management.
Configure and maintain core HCM modules such as Core HR, Absence, Time Tracking, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, and Performance.
Develop and implement Workday business processes, calculated fields, condition rules, and EIB integrations.
Maintain data accuracy through audits, validations, and proactive system monitoring.
Serve as the primary architect for Workday-related projects and enhancements, aligning solutions with business goals and technical standards.
Translate HR and business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
Lead the design and implementation of new modules, functionality, and system integrations (Workday to downstream systems such as Payroll, Finance, or third-party vendors).
Evaluate and recommend system improvements, upgrades, and innovations to optimize user experience and process efficiency.
Establish and maintain Workday governance, documentation, and change management processes.
Manage Workday releases and ensure timely testing, communication, and adoption of new features.
Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and external vendors to troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
Maintain system security, user access controls, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
Act as a strategic advisor to HR leadership on Workday capabilities and process optimization.
Provide training, support, and mentorship to HR and technical team members on Workday functionality.
Lead cross-functional projects and serve as the liaison between HR, IT, and external Workday consultants.