Senior HR System Solution Architect – Workday

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in United States (Illinois) seeks a seasoned Workday expert to serve as the go-to resource across core modules, advising leaders on best‑in‑class design and scalable solutions. You will translate business needs into elegant configurations that enhance user experience and deliver measurable value.

You will drive the Workday roadmap, define priorities with stakeholders, lead end‑to‑end configuration efforts, and ensure quality governance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Workday configuration experience.
• Expertise in at least one major Workday module (Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, HCM Core, Recruiting, Talent, Learning).
• Deep knowledge of Workday configuration, business processes, reporting and security.
• Ability to translate complex business challenges into elegant Workday solutions.
• Strong analytical thinking and a passion for quality, accuracy and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships and influence decision-making.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for mentoring others that will handle majority of the configuration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to Workday expert across key modules, advising leaders and partners on innovative capabilities and best‑in‑class design.
• Translate business needs into intuitive, scalable solutions that enhance user experience and deliver measurable value.
• Drive our Workday roadmap, partnering with stakeholders to define priorities, optimize existing processes and introduce new features.
• Evaluate emerging Workday functionality and proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and compliance.
• Lead end‑to‑end Workday configuration efforts with a focus on high‑quality design and seamless execution.
• Conduct functional QA, ensure governance standards are met and support smooth deployments across environments.
• Analyze Workday’s bi‑annual releases, guide business partners through upcoming changes and prepare the organization for successful adoption.
• Serve as a key voice in shaping how new capabilities integrate into our processes and employee experience.
• Mentor HRIS colleagues, sharing knowledge, developing expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Collaborate widely across HR, Payroll, Talent and other functions to ensure alignment and clarity across the organization.

Skills

Workday configuration

Payroll

Absence

Time Tracking

HCM Core

Recruiting

Talent

Learning

Workday security

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to Workday expert across key modules, advising leaders and partners on innovative capabilities and best‑in‑class design.
• Translate business needs into intuitive, scalable solutions that enhance user experience and deliver measurable value.
• Drive our Workday roadmap, partnering with stakeholders to define priorities, optimize existing processes and introduce new features.
• Evaluate emerging Workday functionality and proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and compliance.
• Lead end‑to‑end Workday configuration efforts with a focus on high‑quality design and seamless execution.
• Conduct functional QA, ensure governance standards are met and support smooth deployments across environments.
• Analyze Workday’s bi‑annual releases, guide business partners through upcoming changes and prepare the organization for successful adoption.
• Serve as a key voice in shaping how new capabilities integrate into our processes and employee experience.
• Mentor HRIS colleagues, sharing knowledge, developing expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Collaborate widely across HR, Payroll, Talent and other functions to ensure alignment and clarity across the organization.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands‑on Workday configuration experience required.
• Expertise in at least one major Workday module (Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, HCM Core, Recruiting, Talent, Learning).
• Deep knowledge of Workday configuration, business processes, reporting and security.
• Ability to translate complex business challenges into elegant Workday solutions.
• Strong analytical thinking and a passion for quality, accuracy and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships and influence decision‑making.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for mentoring others that will handle majority of the configuration.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in Workday configuration and module functionality, with a strong focus on translating business needs into effective solutions. Proven ability to mentor colleagues and drive collaboration across HR and related functions to enhance operational efficiency and user experience.