Workday HCM Solution Architect

Role overview Lead functional solution architecture for Workday HCM, Time Tracking, and Payroll programs serving public-sector and K–12 clients. You will shape scalable designs, advise client leaders, guide delivery teams, and help ensure complex requirements result in maintainable, auditable solutions.

Responsibilities - Own end-to-end architecture for one or more HCM, Time Tracking, or Payroll workstreams across client programs. - Translate business and regulatory needs into cohesive designs, lead workshops, and guide clients toward supportable Workday practices. - Anticipate dependencies across HCM, Absence, Recruiting, Time, Benefits, Compensation, and Payroll. - Address public-sector requirements such as union agreements, retroactive pay, step progressions, complex overtime and leave rules, and audit obligations. - Serve as the client-facing design authority, explain trade-offs and risks to executives, and support key decision forums. - Review design and testing materials, manage risks, mentor consultants, and support transitions to production and ongoing support.

Requirements - At least 10 years of HRIS or ERP experience, including five or more years delivering Workday solutions. - Prior experience as a Workday solution or functional architect. - Deep functional expertise in at least one area: Core HCM, Time Tracking, U.S. Payroll, Absence and Leave, or Benefits and Compensation; strong Core HCM capability is expected. - Public-sector implementation experience, such as state or local government or K–12. - Demonstrated ability to design complex solutions, lead teams, and present recommendations confidently to executives. - At least two Workday implementation certifications, including Core HCM and one or more of U.S. Payroll, Time Tracking, Recruiting, or Learning. - Must reside in the United States, be eligible to work without current or future sponsorship, and be available for up to 30% domestic travel.

Benefits and work setup Full-time salaried, fully remote work with a stated base range of $170,000–$220,000 plus possible bonus. Benefits include paid time off, flexible work, a 401(k) match with immediate vesting, insurance, caregiver and adoption support, financial coaching, an employee assistance program, life insurance, and learning opportunities.