Workday Integration Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain end-to-end Workday integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio)
• Architect scalable integration solutions across HR, Finance, and third-party systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, ensuring system reliability and performance
• Serve as the primary technical expert for Workday integrations
• Lead hands-on configuration of Workday Core HCM and Recruiting (ATS)
• Design and maintain Business Processes (BPs)
• Configure security roles, notifications, and tenant settings
• Identify system gaps and implement scalable solutions
• Lead Workday-related projects, enhancements, and releases
• Own project timelines, testing, deployment, and documentation
• Drive continuous improvement across HR systems and processes
• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams
• Translate business needs into technical solutions
• Facilitate workshops, solution design sessions, and stakeholder reviews
• Communicate system updates and impacts clearly
• Collaborate with AMS providers on: defects and bug fixes, enhancements and new requests, validate and approve vendor-delivered solutions, ensure timely resolution of system issues
• Maintain data integrity and system performance
• Support Workday releases and regression testing
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
• Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of Workday experience
• Strong expertise in: Core HCM, Recruiting (ATS), Business Process Framework (BPs), Security & Reporting
• Hands-on configuration and integration experience
• Proven experience leading Workday projects or major enhancements
• Experience working with AMS or third-party support providers
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Full lifecycle Workday implementation experience
• Workday Pro certification(s)
• Deep experience with integrations (EIB, Studio, Core Connectors)
• Knowledge of Workday security framework and role-based access design
• Experience in global or multi-entity environments

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong execution ability
• Analytical and solution-oriented
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to balance governance with agility
• Clear communicator across technical and business audiences
• Collaborative leadership style