Workday HCM Solutions Architect

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• We are seeking a highly experienced Workday HCM Solutions Architect to drive the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-impact solutions across our Workday platform.

This role is reserved for our most complex and business-critical initiatives, requiring deep functional expertise, excellent architectural judgment, and the ability to influence outcomes across HR, IT, and Engineering. As a senior member of our team, you will operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, translating ambiguous business needs into well-architected, sustainable Workday solutions that deliver measurable value. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Finance and People Systems.

• Responsibilities
• + Partner with delivery leads to design end-to-end solutions for complex Workday HCM initiatives across multiple products (Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, Performance, Absence, Benefits, etc.

), with a platform-first mindset that accounts for downstream impacts and cross-module dependencies + Establish and enforce architectural patterns that prioritize simplicity, scalability, and extensibility + Drive automation and end-user experience strategy by identifying and implementing opportunities to eliminate manual, repetitive, or error-prone processes using Workday AI, Orchestrations, and the business process framework + Define and scale best practices for reusable, enterprise-grade automation and workflow design across functional areas + Partner with reporting and analytics leads to architect robust reporting solutions (Advanced, Matrix, Composite, Prism) that enable actionable insights + Evaluate and guide decisions on leveraging native Workday capabilities versus external tools, with a bias toward platform-native solutions + Collaborate with Product, HR, IT, and Engineering teams to align priorities, influence decisions through clear articulation of trade-offs and risks, and mentor team members on solution design and architectural best practices

• Skills/Competencies
• + Requires a Bachelor's degree , and a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or a Master's degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience; or a PhD with 3 years experience + Experience designing and implementing Workday HCM solutions + Deep expertise across multiple Workday HCM domains with a proven track record delivering complex, enterprise-scale solutions + Excellent understanding of Workday security frameworks + Advanced experience with Workday reporting, analytics, data strategy, and automation design, including Workday Orchestrations and Business Process Framework + Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, sustainable architectures, with sound systems thinking and trade-off decisions + Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams, communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences, and mentor others •Salary Range Transparency•Tier 1•United States of America 110,000•164,000 USD per year Tier 2•United States of America 122,000•182,000 USD per year Tier 3•United States of America 134,000•200,000 USD per year Tier 5•United States of America 152,000•228,000 USD per year •Salary Range Disclaimer•The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role.

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• The deadline to apply to this position is 5/01/2026. Job postings may be extended at the hiring team's discretion based on applicant volume.

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Reference ID:

46886