Workday HCM Solution Architect

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Workday HCM Solution Architect

Job Summary

The Workday HCM Solution Architect serves as the strategic and technical leader responsible for designing, governing, and delivering Workday HCM solutions for global clients. Operating within a consulting environment, this role partners with client executives, project leaders, and cross‑functional teams to define end‑to‑end Workday architecture that meets complex business needs and drives digital transformation. The architect provides deep expertise across Workday HCM modules, oversees multi‑country solution design, ensures adherence to best practices, and enables clients to maximize the value of Workday as their enterprise HR platform.

Key Responsibilities

1. Solution Architecture & Design

• Define the overall Workday HCM architecture, ensuring alignment with client business goals and global HR operating models.

• Lead solution design across Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, Absence, Time Tracking, Payroll, and/or Benefits.

• Develop scalable, future‑ready architectures including data structures, security models, tenant strategy, reporting frameworks, and integrations.

• Review functional designs, configuration and technical specifications produced by project consulting teams.

2. Client Advisory & Stakeholder Leadership

• Serve as the primary Workday HCM advisor to client business and technology leaders.

• Facilitate workshops to translate business requirements into Workday capabilities, guiding clients through solution trade‑offs and best practices.

• Build trusted, long‑term client relationships and influence decision‑making at senior levels.

3. Project & Delivery Leadership

• Lead or oversee Workday solution workstreams across global implementations, transformations, and optimization engagements.

• Partner with cross‑functional project teams to ensure cohesive, aligned, and high‑quality end‑to‑end delivery.

• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and align with the global consulting firm’s methodologies and governance frameworks.

4. Integration, Security & Reporting Oversight

• Oversee complex Workday integrations with third‑party HR, payroll, benefits, and identity providers.

• Provide expert guidance on Workday Studio, Core Connectors, EIB, and Payroll Integration techniques.

• Establish the Workday security model, ensuring appropriate role‑based access and data privacy controls.

• Guide the creation of custom reports, dashboards, and analytics to support client HR insights.

5. Workday Roadmap, Innovation & Thought Leadership

• Develop Workday roadmaps to help clients adopt new modules, optimize processes, and leverage emerging Workday capabilities.

• Conduct impact assessments for semiannual Workday releases and lead deployment strategies.

• Contribute to the firm’s Workday practice through knowledge sharing, methodology development, and internal capability building.

• Mentor and develop Workday consultants, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, HR Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.

• Workday Certifications (e.g., Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, Integrations).

• 8+ years of hands‑on Workday HCM experience across multiple modules.

• Proven experience leading large‑scale Workday implementations in a consulting environment.

• Strong architectural understanding of Workday data, security, integrations, and reporting.

• Excellent facilitation, communication, and client‑facing consulting skills.

• Ability to work across multiple countries, cultures, and stakeholder groups.

At Strada, our values guide everything we do:

• Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.

• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.

• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.

• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.

• Care About Our Work and Our People – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.