Workday HCM Functional Solution Architect - HCM - IT/Consulting

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Architecture & Design:

• Lead end-to-end functional solution design for Workday HCM implementations, enhancements, and transformation programs.
• Define target-state HR operating models and Workday solution architecture.
• Translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
• Ensure solution design adheres to Workday best practices and minimizes customizations.

Functional Leadership:

• Serve as the functional SME across Workday HCM modules.
• Provide guidance on business process design, security, reporting, and organizational structures.
• Lead solution workshops, fit-gap assessments, and design sessions.
• Review configuration designs and functional specifications.

Workday Module Expertise:

Drive solution architecture across:

• Core HCM
• Recruiting
• Onboarding
• Talent & Performance
• Compensation
• Benefits
• Absence Management
• Time Tracking
• Learning
• Payroll (where applicable)
• Advanced Compensation
• Workforce Planning

Business Process Transformation:

• Analyze and redesign HR processes to improve efficiency and employee experience.
• Recommend Workday-delivered functionality to support business requirements.
• Support organizational change and HR digital transformation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and standardization.

Stakeholder Management:

• Partner with HR, Talent, Payroll, Finance, IT, and business leaders.
• Present solution options, recommendations, and impacts to executive stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate decision-making among cross-functional stakeholders.

Governance & Quality Assurance:

• Establish solution governance and design standards.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure solution consistency across modules.
• Oversee testing strategy, UAT support, and deployment readiness.
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or relevant field.
• 8+ years of HCM consulting or HR technology experience.
• 5+ years of Workday HCM functional consulting experience.
• Multiple end-to-end Workday implementation and deployment experiences.
• Experience leading large-scale HR transformation programs.

Required Workday Functional Expertise:

Deep knowledge of:

Core HCM:

• Organizations and Supervisory Structures
• Staffing Models
• Job Profiles
• Position Management
• Worker Lifecycle Events
• Business Process Framework

Talent & Performance:

• Talent Reviews
• Goal Management
• Performance Reviews
• Succession Planning

Recruiting & Onboarding:

• Recruiting Lifecycle
• Candidate Management
• Offer Management
• Onboarding Processes

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation Plans
• Merit and Bonus Cycles
• Benefit Programs
• Eligibility Rules

Absence & Time Tracking:

• Leave Plans
• Time Entry
• Scheduling
• Compliance Requirements

Reporting & Analytics:

• Workday Reporting
• Calculated Fields
• Composite Reports
• Dashboards
• Workforce Analytics
• HR Metrics and KPIs

Security & Compliance:

Knowledge of:

• Workday Security Framework
• Role-Based Security
• Domain Security Policies
• Segregation of Duties
• GDPR and Data Privacy Principles
• HR Compliance Requirements

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead functional workstreams and solution teams.
• Mentor consultants and business analysts.
• Participate in pre-sales activities, solution demonstrations, and RFP responses.
• Support project planning, effort estimation, and risk mitigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Workday HCM Certification(s).
• Workday Talent & Performance Certification.
• Workday Recruiting Certification.
• Workday Compensation Certification.
• Workday Benefits Certification.
• MBA or Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in global Workday deployments.

Key Competencies:

Functional Competencies:

• HCM Solution Architecture
• Business Process Design
• HR Transformation
• Organizational Design
• Workforce Management
• Change Management

Leadership Competencies:

• Executive Stakeholder Management
• Consulting and Advisory Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Decision Making
• Team Leadership
• Influencing and Negotiation

Project Competencies:

• Agile Delivery
• Program Governance
• Risk Management
• Quality Assurance
• Vendor Management

Preferred Industry Experience:

• Technology
• Healthcare
• Banking & Financial Services
• Manufacturing
• Retail
• Professional Services

Success Metrics:

• Successful Workday deployments and enhancements.
• Increased HR process efficiency and automation.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and adoption rates.
• Reduced process complexity and manual effort.
• Compliance with governance and security standards.
• Achievement of HR transformation objectives.