Data Architect-£600PD-Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; Wembley; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Wembley is seeking a skilled Data Architect to design and implement data solutions for Finance or HR processes in Workday. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, strong knowledge of Workday's architecture, and familiarity with relevant data management tools and concepts. This role offers a competitive £600 per day and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data architecture or engineering.
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience with Workday.
• Experience with data privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data architectures for Finance or HR processes.
• Lead data integration efforts with internal and external systems.
• Optimize Workday reporting and analytics.

Skills

Workday data architecture

SQL

ETL tools

Data warehousing

BI/reporting platforms

Data governance

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Workday Prism

Workday Studio

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Data Architect-£600PD-Hybrid

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Architect with a strong background in Finance or Human Resources and hands-on experience with Workday. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise data architecture strategies to support key business functions across Finance or HR systems. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Workday's data model, integration capabilities, and reporting architecture, with a focus on data governance, quality, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable and secure data architectures to support Finance or HR processes in Workday.

• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into effective Workday data solutions.

• Develop data models, data flow diagrams, and data dictionaries aligned with Workday\'s architecture.

• Lead Workday data integration efforts with internal and external systems (e.g., ERP, payroll providers, BI tools).

• Optimize Workday reporting and analytics through Prism Analytics, Workday Report Writer, or other tools.

• Ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance across systems through governance frameworks and audits.

• Support Workday implementations, upgrades, and new module deployments with data migration, mapping, and transformation strategies.

• Act as a subject matter expert on Workday\'s data capabilities including calculated fields, EIB, Studio, and Core Connectors.

• Provide guidance on master data management (MDM), data security, and access controls within Workday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, HR, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or similar roles.

• Minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on experience with Workday (Finance or HCM).

• Strong knowledge of Workday\'s data architecture, reporting tools, and integration frameworks.

• Experience with Workday Prism, EIBs, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, and Report Writer.

• Familiarity with Finance modules (e.g., Financial Accounting, Procurement, Expenses) or HR modules (e.g., Core HCM, Talent, Compensation).

• Proficiency in SQL, ETL tools, data warehousing, and BI/reporting platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

• Understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and security best practices.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Workday certification(s) in HCM, Finance, Reporting, or Integrations.

• Experience with enterprise data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica).

• Prior experience in large-scale Workday implementations or transformation programs.

• Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact Dillon Blackburn on 0191 255 1428 or at [e-mail].

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