Workday Solution Architect

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Workday Solution Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise-scale Workday solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise across Workday HCM modules, integrations, security, reporting, and business process design, with a proven ability to drive complex HR technology initiatives from conception through deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workday project implementations, including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, and post-production support.
• Partner with HR leaders, business stakeholders, IT teams, and third-party vendors to align business objectives with Workday capabilities.
• Architect scalable and efficient Workday solutions across multiple functional areas and projects.
• Facilitate solution design workshops and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive system architectures.
• Evaluate solution alternatives and clearly communicate recommendations, benefits, and trade-offs.
• Provide thought leadership on Workday best practices, security frameworks, integrations, reporting, and system optimisation.
• Review and enhance existing Workday configurations to ensure compliance with standards and improve performance.
• Stay current with Workday releases, features, and industry trends to drive continuous innovation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve employee experience through Workday capabilities.
• Mentor and support junior Workday consultants and functional team members.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in HR Technology, including 8+ years in Workday Solution Architecture roles.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing Workday solutions across multiple HCM modules.
• Strong expertise in:
• Workday HCM
• Business Process Framework
• Workday Security
• Reporting (BIRT, Custom Reports)
• Integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio)
• Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise Workday implementations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and solution-design capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable Workday solutions.
• Experience working independently and in fast-paced, enterprise environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday certifications in relevant functional or technical modules.
• Experience with Workday migrations, upgrades, and post-implementation optimisation.
• Prior experience supporting manufacturing or automotive industry organisations.
• Experience mentoring and leading Workday functional teams.