Workday Learning Lead/Architect

VirtualResource; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VirtualResource is seeking an experienced Workday Learning Lead/Architect to drive the design and implementation of learning solutions across client environments in the Netherlands. You will serve as the primary SME, lead workshops, and guide governance to ensure scalable, compliant training programs that improve employee development and business outcomes.

The role requires strong consulting and stakeholder management skills, deep knowledge of Workday Learning, and hands-on experience guiding

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Workday Learning Lead or Architect.
• Experience leading Workday Learning workstreams through full lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of Learning & Development, compliance training and employee enablement.
• Experience facilitating workshops with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical Workday Learning solutions.
• Consulting, client-facing experience in professional services.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and architecture of Workday Learning implementations and enhancements.
• Acting as the primary functional SME for Workday Learning.
• Facilitating client workshops to gather requirements and define future-state processes.
• Advising clients on best practices and industry trends in Workday Learning.
• Designing scalable, sustainable learning solutions aligned to business objectives.
• Supporting configuration teams with design guidance and governance.
• Managing stakeholder relationships and providing trusted advisory services.
• Conducting solution reviews, fit-gap analyses and optimisation assessments.
• Supporting testing, deployment, UAT, and go-live activities.
• Assisting clients with learning content management and compliance training.
• Keeping current with Workday Learning product enhancements and roadmap developments.

Skills

Workday Learning Lead

Workday Architect

Workshop facilitation

Stakeholder mgmt

L&D processes

Governance

Change management

Content management

Compliance training

Consulting mindset

Education

Workday Learning Certification

Tools

SCORM

AICC

xAPI

Job description

VirtualResource (VR) is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR and Workdaysystems. We strive to be the go-to company that partners with businesses to optimise their HR technology landscape.

Our people are our most important asset

• We recognise the need for a committed, skilled and loyal team and strive to create a working environment that is flexible, caring and considerate of all needs.
• We attract the best people and reward them appropriately
• Staff development and upskilling are core to what we do

We are looking for an experienced Workday Learning Lead / Architect to support the successful delivery of Workday projects across a variety of client environments.

In this client-facing role, you will lead the design and implementation of Workday Learning solutions, partnering with clients to develop scalable learning strategies that enhance employee development, compliance, and business performance.

Job Description

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the solution design and architecture of Workday Learning implementations and enhancements.
• Acting as the primary functional Subject Matter Expert for Workday Learning.
• Facilitating client workshops to gather requirements and define future-state learning processes.
• Advising clients on Workday Learning best practices and industry trends.
• Designing scalable and sustainable learning solutions aligned to business objectives.
• Supporting configuration teams through design guidance and governance.
• Managing stakeholder relationships and providing trusted advisory services.
• Conducting solution reviews, fit-gap analyses, and optimisation assessments.
• Supporting testing, deployment, user acceptance testing, and go-live activities.
• Assisting clients with learning content management, compliance training, and learning administration processes.
• Keeping current with Workday Learning product enhancements and roadmap developments.

Must Have Skills Required

• Proven experience as a Workday Learning Lead, Architect, Senior Consultant, or Solution Consultant.
• More than 5 years hands-on experience implementing and supporting Workday Learning.
• Experience leading Workday Learning workstreams through the full project lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of Learning & Development, compliance training, skills development, and employee enablement processes.
• Experience facilitating workshops and engaging with senior business stakeholders.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical Workday Learning solutions.
• Strong consulting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading design decisions and providing architectural governance.
• Workday Learning Certification.
• Experience working within consulting, professional services, or client-facing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Other Qualifications/Skills That Will Be Beneficial but Not Mandatory

• Experience with Skills Cloud, Career Development, Talent Marketplace, or Succession Planning.
• Knowledge of learning standards such as SCORM, AICC, or xAPI.
• Global Workday deployment experience.
• Knowledge of change management and user adoption strategies.