Workday HCM Functional Solution Architect (4D) - J50869
Role & responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Design
- Lead end-to-end functional solution design for Workday HCM implementations, enhancements, and transformation programs.
- Define target-state HR operating models and Workday solution architecture.
- Translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
- Ensure solution design adheres to Workday best practices and minimizes customizations.
Functional Leadership
- Serve as the functional SME across Workday HCM modules.
- Provide guidance on business process design, security, reporting, and organizational structures.
- Lead solution workshops, fit-gap assessments, and design sessions.
- Review configuration designs and functional specifications.
Workday Module Expertise
- Core HCM
- Recruiting
- Onboarding
- Talent & Performance
- Compensation
- Benefits
- Absence Management
- Time Tracking
- Learning
- Payroll (where applicable)
- Advanced Compensation
- Workforce Planning
Business Process Transformation
- Analyze and redesign HR processes to improve efficiency and employee experience.
- Recommend Workday-delivered functionality to support business requirements.
- Support organizational change and HR digital transformation initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for process automation and standardization.
Stakeholder Management
- Partner with HR, Talent, Payroll, Finance, IT, and business leaders.
- Present solution options, recommendations, and impacts to executive stakeholders.
- Act as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
- Facilitate decision-making among cross-functional stakeholders.
Governance & Quality Assurance
- Establish solution governance and design standards.
- Conduct design reviews and ensure solution consistency across modules.
- Oversee testing strategy, UAT support, and deployment readiness.
- Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor`s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or relevant field.
- 8+ years of HCM consulting or HR technology experience.
- 5+ years of Workday HCM functional consulting experience.
- Multiple end-to-end Workday implementation and deployment experiences.
- Experience leading large-scale HR transformation programs.
Required Workday Functional Expertise
Deep knowledge of:
Core HCM
- Organizations and Supervisory Structures
- Staffing Models
- Job Profiles
- Position Management
- Worker Lifecycle Events
- Business Process Framework
Talent & Performance
- Talent Reviews
- Goal Management
- Performance Reviews
- Succession Planning
Recruiting & Onboarding
- Recruiting Lifecycle
- Candidate Management
- Offer Management
- Onboarding Processes
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation Plans
- Merit and Bonus Cycles
- Benefit Programs
- Eligibility Rules
Absence & Time Tracking
- Leave Plans
- Time Entry
- Scheduling
- Compliance Requirements
Reporting & Analytics
- Workday Reporting
- Calculated Fields
- Composite Reports
- Dashboards
- Workforce Analytics
- HR Metrics and KPIs
Security & Compliance
- Workday Security Framework
- Role-Based Security
- Domain Security Policies
- Segregation of Duties
- GDPR and Data Privacy Principles
- HR Compliance Requirements
Leadership Responsibilities
- Lead functional workstreams and solution teams.
- Mentor consultants and business analysts.
- Participate in pre-sales activities, solution demonstrations, and RFP responses.
- Support project planning, effort estimation, and risk mitigation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Workday HCM Certification(s).
- Workday Talent & Performance Certification.
- Workday Recruiting Certification.
- Workday Compensation Certification.
- Workday Benefits Certification.
- MBA or Master`s degree preferred.
- Experience in global Workday deployments.
Key Competencies
Functional Competencies
- HCM Solution Architecture
- Business Process Design
- HR Transformation
- Organizational Design
- Workforce Management
- Change Management
Leadership Competencies
- Executive Stakeholder Management
- Consulting and Advisory Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Decision Making
- Team Leadership
- Influencing and Negotiation
Project Competencies
- Agile Delivery
- Program Governance
- Risk Management
- Quality Assurance
- Vendor Management
Preferred Industry Experience
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Banking & Financial Services
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Professional Services
Success Metrics
- Successful Workday deployments and enhancements.
- Increased HR process efficiency and automation.
- Stakeholder satisfaction and adoption rates.
- Reduced process complexity and manual effort.
- Compliance with governance and security standards.
- Achievement of HR transformation objectives.