Workday HCM Architect

Amaris Consulting; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amaris Consulting is seeking an experienced Workday HCM Architect to lead functional and technical design across Core HCM and adjacent modules in a global project context.

The role acts as the Design Authority for multi-phase Workday implementations, runs client workshops, defines solution architecture, and mentors consultants to ensure delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Workday functional experience.
• 3+ full lifecycle Workday HCM implementations (large/global preferred).
• Workday Core HCM certification is required; additional certifications in Security/Advanced Compensation/Talent are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workday HCM solution design as the primary functional architect for HCM workstreams (Core HCM, Absence, Time Tracking, Advanced Compensation, Talent/Performance as needed).
• Run discovery and design workshops, capture requirements, perform fit-gap, and produce design docs, configuration maps, and interface specs.
• Define integrations approach and collaborate with Integration/Technical Architects to validate data flows, security, and inbound/outbound designs.
• Provide governance: design decisions, release/change management guidance, and upgrade readiness for Workday releases.
• Lead and mentor functional consultants, review configuration and test artefacts, and act as escalation point during cutover/hypercare.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders (HR, Payroll, IT) to ensure adoption and translate business needs into scalable Workday solutions.

Skills

Workday HCM

Functional design

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science/HRIS

Tools

Workday Core HCM

Workday Security

Workday Advanced Compensation

Workday Talent

Job description

Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:

Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.

We look forward to meeting you!

Summary

We’re hiring experienced Workday HCM Architects to lead functional and technical design across Core HCM and HCM-adjacent modules. The role will act as Design Authority on multi-phase implementations and complex carve-outs, lead client workshops, define solution architecture, and mentor consultants.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workday HCM solution design and act as the primary functional architect for HCM workstreams (Core HCM, Absence, Time Tracking, Advanced Compensation, Talent/Performance as needed).
• Run discovery and design workshops, capture requirements, perform fit-gap, and produce high-quality solution artefacts (design docs, configuration maps, interface specs).
• Define integrations approach and collaborate with Integration/Technical Architects to validate inbound/outbound designs, security, and data flows.
• Provide governance: design decisions, release & change management guidance, and upgrade readiness for Workday releases.
• Lead and mentor functional consultants, review configuration and test artefacts, and act as escalation point during cutover/hypercare.
• Work closely with client stakeholders (HR, Payroll, IT) to ensure adoption and to translate business needs into scalable Workday solutions.
• 7+ years of Workday functional experience, with 3+ full lifecycle Workday HCM implementations (large/complex/global implementations preferred).
• Workday certifications: Core HCM required. Certifications in HCM adjacent modules such as: Security, Advanced Compensation, or Talent are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of Workday object model, business processes, security, EIBs
• Proven client-facing experience, workshop facilitation, and ability to operate as a trusted advisor.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science, HRIS, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Functional & soft skills (must-haves)

• Deep Workday HCM functional knowledge: hire/termination flows, position management, job change processes, absence & time, compensation constructs, reporting fundamentals.
• Reporting & security: Workday Report Writer, calculated fields, domain security experience.
• Solution architecture: translate business process re-engineering into scalable Workday designs; govern design trade-offs.
• Leadership & mentoring: ability to lead workstreams, review deliverables, and coach junior staff.
• Excellent English communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-have

• Experience with global payroll integrations or Global Payroll Connect.
• Experience in HR transformations, change management, or industry-specific HCM complexities (pharma, manufacturing, financial services).
• Previous experience working for/with Workday partners or large systems integrators.