The Technical Workday Architect serves as a bridge between HR business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, owning end-to-end solution design across Workday Integrations. This role combines deep functional knowledge with hands-on technical capability to design scalable, compliant, and efficient enterprise solutions.
Main areas of responsibility:
Functional Configuration o Lead integration solution design across Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Talent, and Payroll modules. o Partner with HR teams to translate business requirements into scalable Workday integrations. o Conduct impact assessments for releases, enhancements, and regulatory changes. o Own governance frameworks for access, role rationalization, and audit readiness. o Follow SDLC framework for enhancements and projects. Integration Architecture & Delivery o Design, develop, and support inbound/outbound integrations using: o Workday Studio o EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder) o Core Connectors o Workday Web Services (REST/SOAP APIs) o BIRT reporting o
XML, XSLT
transformations o Lead integration lifecycle management: requirements → mapping → build → test → deploy → post-production support. o Troubleshoot integration failures and optimize performance. o Oversee vendor integrations (e.g., payroll providers, benefits vendors, ServiceNow, background check vendors). o Implement secure authentication protocols (SFTP, OAuth, certificates, API security). Program & Stakeholder Management o Lead cross-functional workshops and discovery sessions. o Translate BRDs into user stories and technical design documentation. o Provide executive-level updates on roadmap, risk, and integration stability. o Mentor junior analysts / integration developers. o Drive release management strategy and regression testing coordination. o Maintain detailed documentation related to project work, HR Systems internal documentation & frameworks, and process guides.
Requirements:
5+ years of Workday experience in HCM integrations (Studio, EIB, APIs) preferred Experience supporting or leading full lifecycle Workday implementations or major tenant refreshes Experience operating in regulated or compliance-driven environments Strong understanding of data governance and security best practices