Workday HCM Solution Architect

Job#: 3039605

Job Description:
Workday HCM Solution Architect

Location: McLean, Virginia (Hybrid)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Workday HCM Solution Architect to support a Workday practice. This role involves leading projects in the Human Capital Management (HCM) area, with a focus on the HCM and compensation modules of Workday. The position requires a blend of project management, solution architecture, and team leadership to deliver effective solutions and mentor junior staff. This is a hybrid role based in McLean, VA, and requires U.S. citizenship.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects in the Human Capital Management (HCM) area, utilizing project management skills, analytical capabilities, and solution architecture expertise.
• Serve as the liaison between the technical team and business stakeholders to develop solutions and translate business requirements.
• Architect Workday HCM and Compensation solutions, ensuring all work streams are cohesive and cross-functional impacts are addressed.
• Lead functional projects and configuration activities for enhancements and new functionality within the HCM domain.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Workday best practices, partnering with clients to understand pain points and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Manage a small team of functional analysts, providing mentorship and guidance to junior team members.
• Maintain a balance of hands-on system work and team oversight, with the expectation of not only leading but also understanding configuration details.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience with HCM systems.
• 3+ years of experience with Workday HCM, including Core and Advanced Compensation.
• 3+ years of experience with project management.
• 2+ years of experience with people management, with demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team.

Skills:

• Knowledge of HR processes.
• Ability to act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to develop and negotiate solutions.
• Capacity to design and articulate solutions implemented within Workday.

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within larger, complex company environments.
• Knowledge of touchpoints with Security, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, and Talent modules.
• Ability to work effectively in both structured and unstructured environments.
• Possession of consultative, organizational, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

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