Workday HCM Techno Functional Solution Architect
23 hours ago
Jersey City
Position: Workday HCM Solution Architect Duration: 6+ Months contract Location: Jersey City NJ/Hybrid Responsibilities • Serve as techno-functional AMS lead for HCM modules: Core HCM, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, and Country Extensions., • Lead configuration reviews and validations to ensure alignment with global and local HR policies., • Analyze change requests and assess business impact; provide configuration and testing guidance., • Drive system stabilization by resolving recurring issues in business processes or integrations., • Collaborate with HR and IT stakeholders to prioritize AMS enhancements and manage release readiness., • Support new country enablement and statutory configuration updates., • Validate new features in Workday releases and recommend adoption based on value and readiness., • Partner with Technical Architect on integration dependencies for recruiting, payroll, and downstream systems., • Maintain HCM configuration inventory and process documentation., • Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) for AMS releases., • Review KPIs on incident volume, SLA adherence, and backlog closure., • Conduct periodic functional health assessments of critical business processes., • Qualifications we seek in you. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Information Systems, or related field., • Workday Core HCM, Core & Adv Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Absence Management, Talent Management, Payroll. Certified for at least 2 modules., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills., • Proven experience acting as a translator between business and technical teams, with a strong understanding of both HR processes and Workday configuration., • Experience in leading or supporting HRIT projects end-to-end, including requirements gathering, testing, and deployment., • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with a consultative mindset and ability to influence without authority., • Deep familiarity with Workday tools and functionality; experience with JIRA, ServiceNow, or similar platforms is a plus., • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; Workday certification(s) preferred., • Proven expertise in Workday Core HCM, Core & Adv Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Absence Management, Talent Management, Payroll., • Strong track record of leading HR technology transformations and system implementations., • Deep knowledge of HR systems strategy, governance, and optimization., • Ability to drive digital transformation and automation in HR processes., • Strong project management and change leadership skills., • Expertise in data analytics, workforce insights, and reporting tools., • Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration abilities. Preferred Qualifications/ Skills • Strong hands-on knowledge of Workday HCM modules, at least 2 modules – Core HCM and any Payroll., • Understanding of Absence, Time Tracking, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll and Time configuration frameworks., • Experience with localization for the US, Mexico, UK and India., • Deep domain expertise with Workday Security and reporting for HR metrics., • Language Skills: Fluency in English is required