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Job Title: HR Workday Implementation Architect
Location: Milwaukee, WI / Remote
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Workday Implementation Architect with strong expertise in HR systems to lead the design, configuration, and deployment of Workday solutions across a global organization. This role requires strategic and technical leadership to ensure Workday solutions align with business objectives and HR operational needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Solution Design & Architecture
Lead the architecture and design of Workday HR solutions, including Core HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Benefits, Payroll, Talent & Performance, and Time Tracking modules.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand HR processes and translate them into scalable Workday configurations.
Ensure solutions meet compliance, security, and integration standards.
Implementation Leadership
Act as the primary architect during Workday implementation projects, overseeing configuration, testing, and deployment.
Provide best practice recommendations and mentor internal HRIS and functional teams.
Partner with system integrators to ensure deliverables meet design specifications and timelines.
Integration & Data Migration
Design integration strategies between Workday and other enterprise systems (ERP, payroll, benefits platforms).
Oversee data migration planning, mapping, and validation.
Change Management & Training
Collaborate with HR leadership to develop change management and training strategies.
Support knowledge transfer to internal teams for post-implementation operations.
Continuous Improvement
Recommend Workday feature adoption based on product releases.
Identify opportunities to optimize HR processes through automation and analytics.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (Master s preferred).
7+ years in HRIS, including 5+ years in Workday design and implementation with 1 2 full-cycle implementations.
Proven experience as a Workday Solution Architect or Lead Consultant.
Strong understanding of HR processes.
Proficiency in Workday reporting, calculated fields, EIB, and integration tools.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and documentation skills.
Workday certifications in relevant modules preferred.
Key Skills: Workday, HRIS, Core HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Benefits, Payroll, Talent & Performance, Time Tracking, Workday Integrations, Data Migration, Workday Reporting, Calculated Fields, EIB, ERP Integration, HR Process Optimization, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, HR Systems Architecture