Lead Workday Architect

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posted 14 hours ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Overview

On Site
$60.0000 - $65.0000
Full Time

Skills

Workday
configuration
Core HCM
HCM

Job Details

Job Title: Lead Workday Architect
Location: Charlotte, NC; Richmond, VA; Kennesaw, GA (Hybrid)
Contract Duration: 12 18 months
Pay Range: $60 $65/hr
Interview Process: 2 rounds via Webex
Start Date: ASAP


Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Workday Architect to join our Employee Experience Technology team. This role is hands-on and focused on building, configuring, and enhancing Workday business systems not production support. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of Workday HCM configuration, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset to deliver business-critical solutions.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Collaborate directly with business stakeholders to gather requirements and provide strategic Workday solutions.

  • Translate Workday documentation into practical application-specific configurations.

  • Handle and optimize 400+ data configurations moving in and out of the Workday platform.

  • Lead hands-on configuration of Workday modules, including Core HCM.

  • Design and build new modules from scratch based on evolving business needs.

  • Manage semi-annual Workday releases (February and August), ensuring all changes are implemented smoothly.

  • Conduct demos and walkthroughs of new configurations with stakeholders, articulating the rationale behind the build.

  • Partner with offshore teams to coordinate delivery and manage configuration dependencies.


Must-Have Qualifications:



  • 10 15 years of Workday configuration experience.
    5+ years specifically in Core HCM configuration.

  • Proven ability to build and configure Workday modules from scratch.

  • Strong analytical skills with business analysis experience.

  • Excellent communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts in business terms.

  • Experience supporting Workday configuration releases and updates.

  • Demonstrated initiative and a self-starter attitude.


Preferred Qualifications:



  • Experience working within financial services or large-scale enterprise environments.

  • Familiarity with offshore collaboration models.

  • Previous experience at large banks or enterprise HR tech teams.

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