Solutions Architect, HRIS

Jobtailor

Plano (TX)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned Workday HRIS architect to lead configuration, integration, and automation across the platform. You will guide strategic roadmap, optimize security, and ensure scalable solutions aligned with business priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The role demands deep Workday expertise, hands-on HCM implementation experience, and ability to mentor teams while maintaining compliance with governance and privacy standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.
7+ years of HRIS experience, Workday HCM focus, in technical/lead roles.
5+ years hands-on Workday configuration and implementation.
Experience as a solution architect on full Workday HCM life cycle.
Working knowledge of AI features in Workday and AI solution building.
Reporting skills in native Workday and People Analytics modules.

Responsibilities

Serve as strategic advisor to People Group; translate needs into scalable Workday/HCM solutions.
Define problem statements, assess impact, align tech with priorities.
Gather requirements, analyze workflows, identify people/process/tech improvements.
Lead build-versus-buy decisions, manage technical debt and scalability.
Mentor team; design and oversee Workday configuration standards and automation.
Configure security, business processes, calculated fields, and validations.
Design and optimize data flows between Workday and internal systems.
Configure Workday functionality; execute test plans.
Drive Workday Extend, PRISM, and Agentic AI solutions; develop future HRIS roadmap.
Evaluate add-ons, monitor platform health and user experience metrics.
Lead development and support; troubleshoot and maintain Workday configurations.
Perform impact analysis for major Workday releases and stakeholder impact.
Provide end-to-end design perspective on Workday integrations; document changes.
Monitor HRIS changes; implement privacy, SOX, audit, and governance standards.

Skills

Workday Configuration

Workday Implementation

Data Flow Design

Custom Reporting

Impact Analysis

Automation Solutions

Security Protocols

Technical Feasibility Assessment

Scalability Evaluation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Workday Extend

PRISM

People Analytics

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

Serve as a strategic advisor to the People Group and stakeholders, translating business needs into scalable Workday and HCM solutions
Define problem statements, assess business impact, and align technology solutions with business priorities
Gather requirements, analyze workflows and data needs, and identify people, process, and technology improvements
Evaluate project and product requests for strategic fit, technical feasibility, and enterprise-system alignment
Lead build-versus-buy decisions while managing technical debt, scalability, and performance trade-offs
Mentor team members and foster continuous learning and excellence
Design and oversee scalable Workday configuration standards and automation solutions
Configure security, business processes, calculated fields, condition rules, and validations
Design and optimize data flows between Workday and internal systems
Configure Workday functionality and execute test plans
Design and deliver Workday Extend, PRISM, and Agentic AI solutions
Drive the future-state HRIS function, end-to-end architecture, and strategic roadmap
Evaluate add-on products and manage the technology stack
Assess Workday platform health and user experience metrics for continuous improvement
Lead development and support activities, including troubleshooting and maintenance of Workday configurations
Conduct impact analysis for major Workday releases, feature adoption, regression testing, and stakeholder impact analysis
Provide end-to-end design perspective on Workday integrations
Own Workday documentation, version control, and change processes across modules
Monitor HR systems changes and recommend innovative improvements
Implement security protocols and ensure HRIS compliance with privacy regulations, SOX, audit standards, and governance requirements
Collaborate with People, Finance, IT, legal, internal audit, InfoSec, compliance teams, employees, and vendors

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent work experience
7+ years of HRIS experience, specialized in Workday HCM modules and reporting in a technical and leadership capacity
5+ years of experience with hands-on Workday configuration and implementation
Hands-on experience implementing and supporting multiple Workday HCM modules
Experience as a solution architect, or equivalent, on at least one full life-cycle implementation of Workday HCM
Working Knowledge of AI features available in Workday
Experience in building scalable AI solutions with Workday and/or non-Workday solutions
Reporting skills to build custom reports in native Workday and People Analytics modules
Excellent problem solving skills and ability to take initiative, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and make decisions with minimal direct supervision
Ability to think analytically and apply logic to solve problems
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; attention to detail
Advanced Excel skills
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Access, SharePoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, and PowerPoint
Pro-Certifications in Workday preferred
Hands-on experience with Extend-Pro and PRISM preferred
Valid driver’s license required
Must have US work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Workday HCM configuration, implementation, and reporting, with a strong focus on scalable solutions and strategic alignment with business needs. Proven ability to lead projects, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with HRIS standards and regulations.

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