REMOTE - Workday Solution Architect (W2 ONLY)

TEKsystems; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Workday Solution Architect for a temp-to-perm remote position. The role involves designing and implementing Workday solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and leading a technical team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Workday and related technologies, ensuring solutions meet organizational goals.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical leadership roles involving Workday.
• Demonstrated expertise in Workday integrations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the implementation of Workday solutions.
• Lead the technical team and manage major Workday releases.

Skills

Workday HCM

Finance

Adaptive Insights

Project Management

System Analysis

Solution Design

Data Mapping

Troubleshooting

Education

Workday Certifications

Tools

Workday Studio

EIB

BIRT

Core Connector

Web Services

XML

XSLT

Java

Talend

Postman

Job description

Our client is searching for a Workday Solution Architect for a temp-to-perm position that can be worked remotely.
***All candidates must work directly for TEKsystems on a W2 basis before converting to full-time employment and no sponsorship is available.
This position will convert to a salary of around 150,000 annually.
Under the general supervision of the ITS Sr. Workday Partner, the Workday Solution Architect plays a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust Workday solutions to meet the strategic and operational needs of the organization. This position requires deep technical expertise in Workday HCM, Finance, and Adaptive Insights, with a focus on delivering scalable, efficient, and innovative solutions that align with the institution's goals. The architect collaborates closely with functional leads, business users, and external vendors to translate complex business requirements into technical designs, ensuring the seamless integration of Workday systems into the technical ecosystem. As a key member of the ITS team, this role provides leadership, mentorship, and vision to drive the adoption of best practices, enhance user experiences, and optimize the value of the Workday platform. The ideal candidate excels in engaging directly with business users to gather requirements, lead testing efforts, and ensure that solutions are practical, efficient, and aligned with overall objectives.
Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities
* Serve as a subject matter expert on all technical aspects of Workday, including but not limited to integrations, reports, dashboards, user management, data mapping, and Adaptive Insights.
* Design and oversee the implementation of technical solutions that meet needs, ensuring alignment with best practices and industry standards.
* Lead the technical team of developers and analysts, providing mentorship and fostering a high-performance culture.
* Manage major Workday releases and upgrades, analyzing new features to assess their impact and opportunities. Collaborate with functional leads and business users to implement new capabilities effectively.
* Partner with stakeholders to develop innovative solutions to complex problems, driving enhancements and ensuring Workday configurations align with institutional goals.
* Engage directly with business users to gather detailed requirements and lead comprehensive testing efforts, ensuring system solutions meet functional and technical needs.
* Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, system design specifications, and integration workflows.
* Lead the design, development, and deployment of integrations, reports, and dashboards, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
* Conduct thorough testing and debugging of Workday configurations and integrations, providing guidance to testers and ensuring robust quality assurance processes.
* Proactively recommend and implement process improvements, leveraging system capabilities to enhance efficiency and user satisfaction.
* Act as a consultant to business units, providing expertise on system capabilities and opportunities to optimize business processes.
Requisite Qualifications
* Minimum 5 years of experience in technical leadership roles involving Workday or similar enterprise platforms, including project management, system analysis, and solution design.
* Demonstrated expertise in Workday integrations, reporting, data mapping, and troubleshooting. Proficiency with tools such as Workday Studio, EIB, BIRT, Core Connector, Web Services, XML, and XSLT.
* Strong understanding of Workday security models, data architecture, and Adaptive Insights.
Preferred Qualifications
* Certifications in Workday modules such as Integrations, Security, Reporting, Adaptive Insights, or other related areas.
* Experience with Java, Talend, Postman, Oxygen, BI reporting tools, and automation testing tools.
*Pay and Benefits*
The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*
This is a fully remote position.
*Application Deadline*
This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 2025.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.