job summary:
The Techno-Functional Workday Architect serves as a bridge between HR business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, owning end-to-end solution design across Workday HCM and Integrations. This role combines deep functional knowledge with hands on technical capability to design scalable, compliant, and efficient enterprise solutions.
location: Jersey City, New Jersey
job type: Contract to Perm
salary: $65 - 70 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Functional Configuration
Lead solution design across Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Talent, and Payroll modules.
Partner with HR teams to translate business requirements into scalable Workday configurations.
Conduct impact assessments for releases, enhancements, and regulatory changes.
Own governance frameworks for access, role rationalization, and audit readiness.
Follow SDLC framework for enhancements and projects.
Integration Architecture & Delivery
Design, develop, and support inbound/outbound integrations using:
Workday Studio
EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder)
Core Connectors
Workday Web Services (REST/SOAP APIs)
BIRT reporting
XML, XSLT transformations
Lead integration lifecycle management: requirements ? mapping ? build ? test ? deploy ? post-production support.
Troubleshoot integration failures and optimize performance.
Oversee vendor integrations (e.g., payroll providers, benefits vendors, ServiceNow, background check vendors).
Implement secure authentication protocols (SFTP, OAuth, certificates, API security).
Program & Stakeholder Management
Lead cross-functional workshops and discovery sessions.
Translate BRDs into user stories and technical design documentation.
Provide executive-level updates on roadmap, risk, and integration stability.
Mentor junior analysts, integration developers, and functional configurators.
Drive release management strategy and regression testing coordination.
Maintain detailed documentation related to project work, HR Systems internal documentation & frameworks, and process guides.
qualifications:
- 5+ years of Workday experience in HCM configuration and/or security
- 5+ years of Workday integration experience (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
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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