Workday Solutions Architect Absence & Benefits

Carl Zeiss • White Plains, NY

103d • $115,000 - $145,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Workday Solutions Architect with expertise in Benefits and Absence to design, implement, and optimize solutions within our Workday ecosystem. This role will demonstrate a strong knowledge of Workday Security and Reporting, ensuring a comprehensive approach to our North American HR Digital Solutions. The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic partner to HR and other stakeholders, driving the alignment of Workday capabilities with business needs and enhancing the employee experience through scalable, user-centered solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of HRIS experience specializing in Workday Benefits and Absence.
• Deep expertise in Workday Benefits and Absence modules, including configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Strong knowledge of Workday Security, role-based access, and data privacy standards.
• Proficiency in Workday Reporting and Dashboards, with experience creating advanced analytics and insights.
• Familiarity with Workday HCM, Payroll, and Time Tracking modules is a plus.
• Experience in implementing and/or redesigning absence policies and benefits structures is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Workday Certification in Benefits and/or Absence is preferred.
• Workday Security and/or Reporting certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and configuration of Workday Benefits and Absence modules for North America, ensuring alignment with business needs in partnership with the global Workday team.
• Partner with HR leaders to define benefits and absence strategies, translating them into scalable Workday solutions.
• Ensure seamless integration of Benefits and Absence processes within the broader Workday platform.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and leading practices in Benefits and Absence to design and deliver innovative solutions that enhance employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Configure Workday Benefits modules, including health, retirement, and wellness programs, to support annual enrollment and ongoing administration.
• Manage the configuration of Absence plans, including vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and other leave types, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging Workday features to enhance user experience and efficiency.
• Stay current with Workday releases, proactively identifying features to improve Benefits and Absence processes.
• Lead end-to-end system testing for Benefits and Absence enhancements, ensuring solution integrity and functionality.
• Collaborate with HRIS and IT teams to define and maintain Workday Security roles, ensuring data access compliance.
• Provide guidance on security best practices and ensure alignment with organizational policies.
• Develop and maintain advanced reports and dashboards in Workday to support Benefits and Absence processes and decision-making.
• Build strong partnerships with regional and global Benefits and Absence teams to co-design effective Workday solutions, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders, ensuring alignment between business goals and technical solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and discussions to gather requirements and provide expert recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the implementation of Benefits and Absence-related projects.
• Lead change management for Benefits and Absence enhancements, ensuring stakeholder alignment and seamless adoption across impacted user groups.
• Act as the technical lead for end-to-end implementation of Benefits and Absence solutions, including planning, execution, testing, and go-live support.
• Provide detailed documentation for configurations, workflows, and processes to support ongoing maintenance and enhancements.
• Support the bi-annual Workday Release updates, including discovery, analysis, recommendations, and regression testing.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Workday Benefits and Absence, resolving complex issues and providing expert-level support in partnership with the Global Workday Team.
• Work closely with the HR Digital Solutions team to troubleshoot and resolve system issues related to Benefits and Absence.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Repair and Maintenance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree