Workday Solution Architect

 Oversee the end-to-end project implementation lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Collaborate closely with HR stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to ensure alignment between business objectives and Workday capabilities.
• Develop frameworks and solutions for various cross functional Workday projects across the broader team. Ensuring these solutions meet requirements and are scalable and efficient.
• Drive solutioning sessions with multiple functional area teams to arrive at a comprehensive, cohesive design.
• Present solutions and communicate pros and cons of options clearly and effectively.
• Provide expert guidance and thought leadership on Workday best practices, configuration, security, integrations, and reporting capabilities.
• Conduct reviews of Workday configurations to ensure adherence to standards and performance optimization.
• Stay current with Workday releases, new features, and industry trends to continuously evolve our Workday strategy.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and leverage Workday functionality to drive efficiency and enhance user experience.
• Mentor and guide junior Workday functional resources.

Job Qualifications:
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• 15+ years of experience in HR technology, with at least 8 years dedicated to Workday solution architecture roles.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing complex Workday  solutions across multiple modules.
• Deep understanding of Workday's architectural framework, including Business Process Framework, Security, Reporting (BIRT, Custom Reports), and Integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex business problems into practical Workday solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments, preferably within the manufacturing or automotive industry.
• Workday certifications in related modules are highly desirable.
• Experience with Workday migrations, upgrades, and post-implementation optimization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment