Techno-Functional Workday Architect

Job Description

The Techno-Functional Workday Architect serves as a bridge between HR business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, owning end-to-end solution design across Workday HCM and Integrations. This role combines deep functional knowledge with hands on technical capability to design scalable, compliant, and efficient enterprise solutions.


Main areas of responsibilities:

Functional Configuration


Lead solution design across Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Talent, and Payroll modules.

Partner with HR teams to translate business requirements into scalable Workday configurations.

Conduct impact assessments for releases, enhancements, and regulatory changes.

Own governance frameworks for access, role rationalization, and audit readiness.

Follow SDLC framework for enhancements and projects.

Integration Architecture & Delivery

Design, develop, and support inbound/outbound integrations using:

Workday Studio

EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder)

Core Connectors

Workday Web Services (REST/SOAP APIs)

BIRT reporting

XML, XSLT transformations

Lead integration lifecycle management: requirements mapping build test deploy post-production support.

Troubleshoot integration failures and optimize performance.

Oversee vendor integrations (e.g., payroll providers, benefits vendors, ServiceNow, background check vendors).

Implement secure authentication protocols (SFTP, OAuth, certificates, API security).

Program & Stakeholder Management

Lead cross-functional workshops and discovery sessions.

Translate BRDs into user stories and technical design documentation.

Provide executive-level updates on roadmap, risk, and integration stability.

Mentor junior analysts, integration developers, and functional configurators.

Drive release management strategy and regression testing coordination.

Maintain detailed documentation related to project work, HR Systems internal documentation & frameworks, and process guides.

Requirements:

5+ years of Workday experience in HCM configuration and/or security

5+ years of Workday integration experience (Studio, EIB, APIs) preferred

Experience supporting or leading full lifecycle Workday implementations or major tenant refreshes

Experience operating in regulated or compliance-driven environments

Strong understanding of data governance and security best practices