Lead Workday HCM Solution Architect

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadingnation in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Solution Architect for a Workday HCM implementation. You will lead the project with an external SI vendor, align configuration with business goals, and ensure delivery on time and quality.

You will confirm requirements, oversee testing, data migration, training, and post-go-live support, collaborating with HR, IT, and stakeholders to maximize adoption and system stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Information Systems, Business Administration or a related discipline
• 3+ years of Workday implementation experience, with a focus on Workday HCM/HR
• Proven track record in delivering at least 2–3 full-cycle Workday HCM implementations
• Strong understanding of HR processes, operating models, and industry best practices across the employee lifecycle
• Workday certification and proven hands-on experience in the design, configuration, and implementation of Workday Core HCM solutions
• Strong knowledge of Workday security architecture, role‑based security design, business process security policies, and reporting capabilities
• Solid understanding of HR data conversion, migration, validation, and reconciliation methodologies
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with HR leaders, business stakeholders, IT teams, and external implementation partners
• Demonstrated experience facilitating business process workshops, gathering and challenging business requirements, and translating business needs into scalable Workday solutions
• Strong project delivery and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, drive issue resolution, and deliver high‑quality outcomes in a fast‑paced environment

Responsibilities

• Provide solution insight and support to a full-cycle Workday HCM implementation, including planning, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and stabilization
• Oversee and participate in workshops and requirements-gathering sessions with HR and business stakeholders, ensuring business requirements are clearly defined, documented, and effectively translated into system design and configuration by the implementation vendor
• Understand current HR processes and recommend best-practice Workday solutions
• Identify functional gaps between business requirements and standard Workday capabilities, and define effective workarounds, process changes, or alternative solutions to address business needs
• Oversee the configuration by the external SI and ensure configuration is optimised across Workday HCM modules, including: Core HCM/ Recruitment/ Payroll/ Talent Optimisation/ Learning Management
• Oversee the design, configuration, and validation of Workday business processes, security frameworks, organizational structures, supervisory organizations, and reporting solutions, ensuring alignment with business requirements and Workday best practices
• Define and govern the overall testing strategy, working closely with the implementation vendor, HR, and IT teams to plan, coordinate, and oversee unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and defect resolution activities
• Identify training requirements and provide guidance on the development of training materials, user documentation, and knowledge transfer activities; deliver end-user training and stakeholder workshops where required
• Support organizational change management initiatives by providing subject matter expertise, assisting with stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and user adoption activities
• Lead the investigation and resolution of functional and configuration issues throughout implementation and post-go-live phases, ensuring timely issue resolution and system stability
• Collaborate closely with the internal IT team and external vendors to oversee system integrations, data interfaces, reporting solutions, and related technical deliverables
• Govern the implementation vendor's deliverables and ensure the timely production, maintenance, and quality of project documentation, including functional specifications, configuration workbooks, test scripts, training materials, and support documentation
• Stay current with Workday releases, product enhancements, emerging technologies, and HR industry best practices, proactively identifying opportunities to improve system capabilities, user experience, and business processes

Skills

Workday HCM

Stakeholder mgmt

Testing

Data migration

Vendor management

Workday security

Requirements gathering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/IS/Business

Job description

Leadingnation in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Solution Architect for a Workday HCM implementation. You will lead the project with an external SI vendor, align configuration with business goals, and ensure delivery on time and quality.

You will confirm requirements, oversee testing, data migration, training, and post-go-live support, collaborating with HR, IT, and stakeholders to maximize adoption and system stability.