Workday Architect

Accountabilities

• Design and govern the overall Workday architecture, including business process frameworks, security models, tenant configuration, and integration environments.

• Lead complex technical initiatives, including module implementations, mergers and acquisitions integrations, major upgrades, and tenant consolidations.

• Define and manage integration strategies connecting Workday with third-party and downstream systems, such as payroll providers, benefits carriers, time-tracking platforms, and finance systems.

• Use relevant Workday integration technologies, including Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Workday Studio, Core Connectors, and Workday web services.

• Establish and maintain configuration standards, naming conventions, and governance practices that support a scalable and sustainable Workday environment.

• Partner with workforce systems leadership to translate business objectives into technical strategies and system roadmaps.

• Conduct architectural reviews of proposed configuration changes and assess their potential downstream impact.

• Evaluate Workday's twice-yearly releases, identify relevant new capabilities, and advise on adoption and implementation.

• Serve as the senior escalation point for complex configuration, integration, data, and system issues.

• Mentor Workday administrators and analysts, strengthening technical capabilities and promoting consistent practices.

• Manage relationships with Workday Professional Services, application management service providers, and implementation partners as needed.

• Maintain data integrity, security compliance, and audit readiness across the Workday environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• At least 7 years of Workday experience, including 3 or more years in an architecture or technical leadership role.

• Deep expertise across multiple Workday modules, with HCM required and experience in Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Time Tracking, and/or Projects strongly preferred.

• Proven experience with Workday integration technologies, including Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Report-as-a-Service (RaaS), and Workday web services.

• Strong understanding of Workday security groups, business process configuration, and calculated fields.

• Demonstrated experience leading full-lifecycle implementations or major Workday tenant transformations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues and evaluate architectural trade-offs.

• Excellent stakeholder-management skills and the ability to explain technical concepts and recommendations to non-technical leaders.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, technical teams, and external service providers.

• Workday integration certifications are preferred; Workday Pro certification is an advantage.

• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable U.S. government export-control regulations. This includes being a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or another individual covered by the relevant legal definition. Applicants must also be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations.

Benefits

• Salary:Annual base salary of $140,000–$190,000, depending on experience, skills, and location. This range excludes benefits and any bonus or incentive compensation.

• Work arrangement:Remote work from anywhere in the United States.

• Flexible time off:Flexible Time Off (FTO) to support rest and work-life balance.

• Healthcare:Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the employer and many employee benefits fully covered.

• Retirement savings:401(k) plan with a 50% employer match on contributions up to 8%.

• Fitness benefits:Access to flexible, affordable gym memberships at more than 12,700 locations nationwide, with no long-term contracts and free on-demand workout videos available before enrollment.

• Wellness support:Programs supporting physical and mental well-being, along with additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.

• Travel:Occasional travel for team events, estimated at 5–10%.

• Work environment:Opportunity to collaborate with a talented team on innovative, mission-driven technology initiatives.