Role: Workday System Architect (Techno-Functional)
Location: Mountain View CA, ( 3 days onsite)
Type: Contract W2
Job Description:
This role focuses on overall Workday system architecture and techno-functional ownership across core Workday modules, with integrations as a supporting capability rather than the primary focus.
Consultant must provide architectural guidance and oversight for integrations and data flows
Workday Module Coverage (Techno-Functional Oversight)
- Core HCM
- Payroll and ADP interfaces
- Benefits
- Compensation and Advanced Compensation
- Talent Acquisition
- Workforce Management (Time & Absence)
- Travel & Expense (if applicable)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Workday System Architect (Techno-Functional) to provide end-to-end architectural leadership across the Workday platform. This role focuses on overall Workday system design, configuration, functional ownership, and business alignment, rather than being heavily integration-centric.
The ideal candidate is a senior Workday Architect or Techno-Functional Consultant with strong knowledge across Workday modules (HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Time, Absence, Compensation, ADP) and a solid understanding of Hire-to-Retire (H2R) processes. The architect will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring scalable, compliant, and well-governed Workday solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the Workday System Architect, owning overall platform design, configuration standards, and solution direction
- Provide techno-functional leadership across Workday modules including Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, and Talent
- Own and guide Hire-to-Retire (H2R) processes, ensuring alignment across recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and downstream systems
- Serve as the primary advisor to business stakeholders, translating functional requirements into scalable Workday solutions
- Design and govern Workday business processes (BPs), security, reporting, and data flows
- Provide oversight and guidance on integrations, data feeds, and payroll interfaces (without being hands-on heavy)
- Partner closely with Payroll and ADP teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing
- Support Workday migrations, enhancements, releases, and optimizations
- Define and enforce best practices, standards, and governance across configuration, security, and reporting
- Collaborate with HR, IT, Finance, and external vendors to ensure successful delivery
- Mentor junior consultants and provide architectural guidance across teams
Required Qualifications
- 12+ years of overall IT experience with 7+ years of hands-on Workday experience
- Proven experience as a Workday System Architect, Techno-Functional Architect, or Senior Workday Consultant
- Strong functional and technical understanding across multiple Workday modules
- Deep knowledge of Hire-to-Retire (H2R) processes
- Solid experience with Payroll and ADP integrations/interfaces
- Strong understanding of Workday business processes, security, reporting, and configuration
- Working knowledge of Workday integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio) hands-on not mandatory
- Experience supporting tenant migrations, enhancements, and Workday releases
- Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills
- Ability and willingness to work onsite in Mountain View, CA (3 days per week)
Nice to Have
- Workday certifications (HCM, Payroll, Compensation, Integration)
- Experience in large-scale enterprise or regulated environments
- Exposure to middleware or API platforms (limited hands-on acceptable)
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