Workday Solution Architect - Absence OR Learning

Argyll Scott Singapore; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Workday Solution Architect in Malaysia to optimize the Workday HCM solution. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience with Workday, particularly in Compensation & Benefits. Responsibilities include serving as the solution owner, collaborating with stakeholders, and leading system design and enhancement efforts. Experience in large-scale Workday implementations is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with Workday, with strong focus on Compensation & Benefits.
• Strong expertise in Workday configuration, business processes, reporting, and integrations.
• Workday certification in Absence or Learning modules is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the solution owner and SME for Workday Compensation & Benefits.
• Partner with HR process owners, business stakeholders, and IT teams.
• Lead the design, implementation, and enhancement of Workday HCM processes.

Skills

Workday configuration

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration with process owners

Job description

Workday Solution Architect

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Workday Solution Architect to own and optimize our Workday HCM solution. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Workday’s Compensation & Benefits modules, work closely with process owners to design scalable solutions, and drive best practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the solution owner and subject matter expert (SME) for Workday Compensation & Benefits, including design, configuration, optimization, and issue resolution.
• Partner with HR process owners, business stakeholders, and IT teams to translate business requirements into effective, scalable Workday solutions.
• Lead the design, implementation, and enhancement of Workday HCM processes related to Compensation, Benefits, and related integrations.
• Develop and maintain solution roadmaps to ensure alignment with HR strategies and compliance standards.
• Oversee system testing, troubleshooting, and documentation for Compensation & Benefits functionalities.
• Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and train HR teams on system capabilities and best practices.
• Stay current with Workday, identifying and implementing new features to enhance functionality.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with Workday, with at least 2-3 years strong focus on Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development or Absence module.
• Strong expertise in Workday configuration, business processes, reporting, and integrations.
• Proven experience collaborating with process owners and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving and solution design skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Workday certification in Absence or Learning modules (preferred).

Nice to Have

• Experience in large-scale Workday implementations or transformations.
• Knowledge of global HR processes and compliance requirements.

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.