Architect, configure, and optimize Workday Benefits plans including health, welfare, retirement, and voluntary programs across worker populations
Design complex eligibility rules, coverage targets, life event processing, and payroll deduction configurations
Align benefits administration with Federal and Judiciary-specific requirements
Enable employee self-service for benefits enrollment and changes where appropriate
Lead full lifecycle Workday implementations (discovery, design, build, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support)
Configure and manage carrier/vendor integrations and ensure accurate ACA and regulatory compliance reporting
Lead Open Enrollment strategy, configuration, testing, and deployment
Partner cross-functionally with Payroll, HCM, Absence, and Integration teams to ensure end-to-end solution alignment
Provide post-production support and continuous improvement recommendations
Advise stakeholders on system design decisions and downstream impacts

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or related field
Minimum of 8 years of Workday experience, with deep specialization in Workday Benefits
Workday Benefits Certification (Required)
Additional Workday certifications are a plus
Consulting implementation experience including leading full lifecycle Workday deployments
Large enterprise implementation experience supporting complex organizations
Expertise in ACA configuration, Open Enrollment, eligibility rules, coverage targets, and vendor integrations
Strong understanding of Workday business processes, EIBs, and reporting (Advanced/Composite)
Experience developing functional specifications and configuration documentation
In-depth knowledge of U.S. health & welfare and retirement plans
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex configuration and integration issues
Must be a U.S. citizen in accordance with contract requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required by contract
Must be able to submit IRS Letter 6201 (Tax Compliance Report) as part of the background and security investigation process per contract requirements
Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time

Workday Benefits Architect

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