Lead Workday HCM Architect

What you'll do: Own Workday solution design across modules, with a focus on scalability and maintainability- Lead select projects end to end, such as performance cycle rollouts and Advanced Compensation builds, covering design, configuration, testing, and deployment- Guide integration design (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio) in partnership with IT- Set and document standards for configuration, security, and design decisions- Review Workday releases and new functionality, including AI features, and recommend what to adopt- Advise HR, Compensation, Talent, Payroll, and Benefits leaders, and mentor the HRIS analyst team- Simplify existing configuration and reduce technical debt

What you'll bring: 6+ years of Workday experience with hands-on configuration across multiple HCM modules (Core HCM, Compensation, Talent and Performance, Absence, Benefits, Recruiting, Payroll)- A track record of architecting or redesigning Workday for scale, beyond maintaining what exists- Experience leading full-lifecycle Workday projects or workstreams- Strong knowledge of reporting, calculated fields, security, and the business process framework- Working knowledge of EIB, Core Connectors, and Studio- Workday certifications (functional or technical)- Consulting or implementation partner background strongly preferred- Ability to explain design decisions to non-technical stakeholders- Bachelor's degree in a related field