Workday HCM Architect

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Workday HCM Architect, focusing on developing innovative HR solutions using Workday's AI capabilities. You will engage in optimizing talent management processes and driving workforce planning initiatives while collaborating across teams.

Benefits

Comprehensive national medical and dental plans

Employee assistance and family support programs

Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

Retirement and savings programs, including 401(k)

Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Qualifications

• 6+ years in HR software/system development.
• 3+ years as Technical/Solution/Enterprise Architect.
• Hands-on with Workday HCM development and integration.

Responsibilities

• Optimize Workday’s talent management solutions.
• Implement AI-powered solutions in Workday.
• Conduct research and innovate with Workday capabilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Communication

Documentation

Organizational

Self-motivation

Passion for learning

Education

B.S or M.S. in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or other engineering field

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Work at Thermo Fisher Scientific involves impactful global contributions, enabling customer success while advancing science.

How will you make an impact?

Join Thermo Fisher's Corporate IT remote team as a Workday HCM Architect to craft HR solutions, focusing on Workday's innovations in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & productivity focus areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Talent Intelligence – Optimize Workday’s skills-based talent management solutions, including Skills Cloud, Talent Marketplace, and Career Hub, to drive strategic workforce planning initiatives, multifaceted career pathing and facilitate internal talent movement
• AI powered Talent Management – Leverage Workday’s AI capabilities to improve recruiting, hiring, career pathing and succession planning
• Workday Illuminate - Implement solutions that harness Generative AI capabilities like Workday Everywhere, Agentic AI and Succession Agent. Be a critical part in helping develop our generative AI and machine learning strategies that center around Workday
• Conduct research and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements within Workday, finding opportunities for innovation and improvement
• Partner with business partners, internal IT staff and external consultants to ensure effective definition and delivery of HR Technology

Qualifications:

Education:

• B.S or M.S. in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or other engineering field required with equivalent experience

Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in the development/configuration and implementation of tier 1 Human Resources software or information technology systems
• 3+ years of experience as a Technical Architect, Solution Architect, or Enterprise Architect
• Demonstrable experience in enterprise software application development, integrations, and architecture
• Hands-on experience with the development, implementation, and integration of Workday HCM
• Experience in implementing upgrades of cloud-based solutions
• Experience in providing consultation, crafting and deploying of both HR AI and talent strategies and solutions
• Sound knowledge of business processes, system to system integrations, information/platform security
• Ability to manage competing demands and thrive in a dynamic environment
• Upbeat and self-motivated professional with good interpersonal, planning, communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Self-starter with a passion for learning new skills and an interest in AI

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $130,000.00–$185,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards