Workday Techno Functional Consultant

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)