Workday Agentic AI Architect (4D)

Sampoorna Computer People; Gurugram District, Chennai District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Sampoorna Computer People seeks a senior AI Architect to lead Workday AI strategy and agentic architecture for HR transformation. You will design intelligent HR workflows, governance, and multi-agent systems to improve employee and manager experiences.

The role spans strategy, architecture, and delivery across Workday integrations with GenAI platforms, ensuring scalable, compliant AI in HR processes. Strong leadership and enterprise IT background required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in CS/IS/AI or related field.
• 10+ years in enterprise solution architecture.
• 5+ years Workday HCM experience.
• 3+ years AI/GenAI/ML solution design.
• Experience delivering large digital transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise Workday AI and Agentic AI strategy.
• Architect intelligent agent ecosystems for HR operations.
• Create AI-powered employee and manager self-service solutions.
• Design autonomous HR workflows and governance frameworks.
• Drive workforce transformation with AI-enabled capabilities.
• Design and implement AI agents for HR, recruiting, and mobility.
• Architect Workday integrations with GenAI platforms and ERP systems.
• Lead AI governance, risk management, and responsible AI practices.
• Advise executives on AI-powered HR transformation and roadmaps.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Generative AI

Large Language Models

AI Agents

Multi-Agent Systems

Machine Learning Fundamentals

Conversational AI

Agentic Frameworks

Prompt Engineering

Agent Orchestration

Vector Databases

Embeddings

RAG Architecture

Model Evaluation

AI Guardrails

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Human Resources, AI, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Copilot Studio

Azure AI Foundry

Semantic Kernel

LangChain

LangGraph

AutoGen

CrewAI

Agentic Workflow Platforms

GenAI Technologies

REST APIs

JSON

GraphQL

Event Architecture

Data Engineering

Enterprise Integration Patterns

Job description

Workday Agentic AI Architect (4D) - J50870

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

AI Strategy & Architecture

• Define enterprise-wide Workday AI and Agentic AI strategy.
• Architect intelligent agent ecosystems supporting HR operations.
• Create AI-powered employee and manager self-service solutions.
• Design autonomous and semi-autonomous HR workflows.
• Develop AI governance frameworks and responsible AI practices.
• Drive workforce transformation through AI-enabled capabilities.

Agentic AI Solution Design

• Design and implement AI agents for:

Employee Agents

• HR inquiries and case resolution
• Benefits guidance
• Policy assistance
• Career development recommendations
• Internal mobility suggestions

Manager Agents

• Workforce planning support
• Talent review preparation
• Goal management assistance
• Performance coaching insights
• Organizational health monitoring

Recruiter Agents

• Resume screening
• Candidate matching
• Interview scheduling
• Candidate engagement
• Hiring analytics

HR Business Partner Agents

• Workforce analytics
• Attrition prediction
• Skills gap analysis
• Organizational effectiveness recommendations
• Talent insights generation

Workday AI Architecture

• Design solutions leveraging Workday AI capabilities.
• Architect integrations between Workday and GenAI platforms.
• Enable intelligent business processes using Workday workflows.
• Define AI data architecture for workforce intelligence.
• Build AI-enhanced reporting and analytics solutions.

Areas of Focus

• Skills Intelligence
• Talent Optimization
• Workforce Planning
• Recruiting Intelligence
• Career Hub
• Learning Recommendations
• Employee Experience
• HR Service Delivery

Generative AI & LLM Integration

• Integrate Workday with enterprise AI platforms such as:
• Microsoft Copilot
• Azure AI Services
• Azure OpenAI
• OpenAI
• Anthropic Claude
• Google Vertex AI
• AWS Bedrock
• Architect Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions.
• Implement prompt engineering and orchestration frameworks.
• Design multi-agent collaboration patterns.
• Develop conversational AI experiences.

Enterprise Integration

• Architect interactions between Workday and:
• Microsoft 365
• ServiceNow
• Salesforce
• SAP
• Oracle
• Learning platforms
• Payroll systems
• Digital workplace solutions
• Define API-driven AI integration patterns.
• Design event-driven AI architectures.

HR Transformation & Consulting

• Advise executive stakeholders on AI-powered HR transformation.
• Lead workshops on future workforce and AI strategy.
• Identify opportunities for automation and intelligence.
• Create AI value realization roadmaps.
• Support organizational change management initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor`s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Human Resources, AI, or related field.
• 10+ years of enterprise solution architecture experience.
• 5+ years of Workday HCM experience.
• 3+ years of AI, GenAI, or Machine Learning solution design experience.
• Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation programs.

Required Workday Expertise

• Deep knowledge of:

Core HCM

• Organizations
• Staffing Models
• Worker Lifecycle
• Business Processes

Talent Management

• Performance
• Succession
• Skills Cloud
• Career Hub

Recruiting

• Candidate Lifecycle
• Talent Acquisition
• Interview Management

Compensation & Benefits

Learning

Workforce Planning

Reporting & Analytics

Required AI & Agentic AI Skills

• Artificial Intelligence
• Generative AI
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• AI Agents
• Multi-Agent Systems
• Machine Learning Fundamentals
• Conversational AI
• Agentic Frameworks
• Experience with:
• Microsoft Copilot Studio
• Azure AI Foundry
• Semantic Kernel
• LangChain
• LangGraph
• AutoGen
• CrewAI
• Agentic Workflow Platforms
• GenAI Technologies
• Prompt Engineering
• Agent Orchestration
• Vector Databases
• Embeddings
• RAG Architecture
• Model Evaluation
• AI Guardrails

Cloud & Technology Expertise

• Microsoft Ecosystem Preferred
• Azure OpenAI
• Azure AI Search
• Azure Functions
• Azure Logic Apps
• Power Platform
• Copilot Studio
• Fabric Analytics
• Additional Technologies
• REST APIs
• JSON
• GraphQL
• Event Architecture
• Data Engineering
• Enterprise Integration Patterns

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Define Responsible AI frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and data privacy regulations.
• Establish AI risk management controls.
• Design secure AI-human interaction models.
• Implement workforce data governance standards.
• Lead AI ethics and compliance reviews.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead AI and Workday architecture initiatives.
• Mentor architects, consultants, and AI engineers.
• Drive innovation programs within HR technology.
• Participate in executive strategy discussions.
• Support business development and pre-sales activities.
• Develop AI transformation roadmaps and business cases.

Preferred Certifications

• Workday
• Workday HCM Certification
• Workday Talent Certification
• Workday Learning Certification
• AI & Cloud
• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Copilot Studio Certification
• Generative AI Certifications
• AWS AI Specialty
• Google Professional AI Engineer

Key Competencies

• Functional
• HR Transformation
• Workforce Strategy
• Talent Intelligence
• Employee Experience Design
• Technical
• Agentic AI Architecture
• Enterprise Architecture
• Solution Design
• AI Governance
• Leadership
• Executive Communication
• Strategic Thinking
• Innovation Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Consulting Excellence

Success Metrics

• Successful deployment of AI-powered HR agents.
• Reduction in HR operational effort through automation.
• Improved employee and manager experience scores.
• Increased talent acquisition efficiency.
• Faster HR case resolution and decision-making.
• Adoption of AI-enabled workforce solutions.
• Achievement of measurable business value from AI investments.

Experience Level

• 12-18+ Years Overall Experience

Role Level

• Principal Architect | AI Solution Architect | Enterprise Architect | Director - Workday AI & HR Transformation

Ideal Profile

• A professional who has:
• Strong Workday HCM functional/technical background.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI, or GenAI platforms.
• HR transformation consulting experience.
• Enterprise architecture expertise.
• Knowledge of Agentic AI and autonomous workflow design.
• Ability to translate HR business challenges into AI-powered workforce solutions.