Workday HCM Payroll Product Architect

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

On-campus Fitness Facility

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending options

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is seeking a Workday Product Architect to lead design, development, and deployment of Workday solutions across HCM, Payroll, and Finance.

You will shape architecture, ensure security and compliance, collaborate with Finance, HR, IS, and business stakeholders, and develop integration strategies with other enterprise systems, driving scalable and automated processes. This role requires strong leadership, hands-on experience, and staying current with Workday

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive Workday experience with hands-on expertise in HCM, Payroll, or Finance.
• 3+ years in architectural or technical design lead roles.
• Strong knowledge of data governance and security within Workday.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of scalable and secure HR/Payroll/Finance system architecture aligned with organizational goals, business needs, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, IS, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, recommend solutions, and ensure successful implementation.
• Develop integration strategies between Workday and other enterprise systems.
• Optimize business processes by leveraging Workday HR/Payroll/Finance functionalities and automation capabilities.
• Define and manage security frameworks specific to HR/Payroll/Finance modules.
• Provide guidance on data governance, internal controls, and audit compliance within Workday.
• Oversee complex configuration and system changes, ensuring best practices and minimal disruption.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of high-complexity system issues escalated by support or operations teams.
• Maintain documentation of architecture, integration designs, process flows.
• Mentor and support consulting and technical teams.
• Stay current with Workday updates, industry trends, and emerging technologies to suggest improvements.
• Ensure alignment across modules and touchpoints within Workday and other systems.

Skills

System architecture

Integration design

Workday security models

Compliance controls

HR/Payroll/Finance principles

Cross-module collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Workday Core HCM certification

Workday Integration/Payroll/Financials Certification

Workday Extend or Workday Reporting/Prism Certification

8+ years Workday experience

3+ years architectural/lead role

Job description

SummaryThe Workday Product Architect leads the design, development, and deployment of comprehensive Workday solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Workday HCM/Payroll/Finance modules, responsible for shaping the architecture that supports HR/Payroll/Finance processes, ensuring system scalability, compliance, and alignment with business objectives. This role requires collaboration with Finance, HR, IS, and other stakeholders to implement best-in-class solutions.Primary ResponsibilitiesLead the development of scalable and secure HR/Payroll/Finance system architecture aligned with organizational goals, business needs, and compliance requirements.Collaborate with Finance, HR, IS, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, recommend solutions, and ensure successful implementation.Develop integration strategies between Workday and other enterprise systems.Optimize business processes by leveraging Workday HR/Payroll/Finance functionalities and automation capabilities.Define and manage security frameworks specific to HR/Payroll/Finance modules.Provide guidance on data governance, internal controls, and audit compliance within Workday.Oversee complex configuration and system changes, ensuring best practices and minimal disruption.Lead troubleshooting and resolution of high-complexity system issues escalated by support or operations teams.Maintain comprehensive documentation of HR/Payroll/Finance system architecture, integration designs, and process flows.Mentor and support consulting and technical teams involved in Workday HR/Payroll/Finance implementations.Stay current with Workday updates, industry trends, and emerging technologies to suggest continuous improvements.Ensure alignment across modules and touchpoints within Workday and other systems.Knowledge – Skills – AbilitiesProven expertise in system architecture, integration design, Workday security models, and compliance controls. Solid understanding of HR, Payroll, and Finance principles, business processes, and regulatory requirements.Demonstrated experience developing and managing integrations between Workday and other enterprise systems.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex, cross-module issues.Experience collaborating with senior HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to define and deliver Workday strategyQualificationsAppropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basisMinimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degreeMinimum Required Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience working with Workday platforms, including significant hands-on expertise in at least two of the following: HCM, Payroll, or Finance modules.3+ years of experience in a Workday architectural, lead configuration, or technical design role.Preferred Certification/Licensure(s): Workday Core HCM certification; Workday Integration, Payroll, and/or Financials Certification; Workday Extend or Workday Reporting/Prism CertificationPhysical RequirementsWork requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.Work EnvironmentOccasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.Sensory AcuityAbility to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.#LI-AV1Why MCW?Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options403B Retirement PackageCompetitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offeredTuition ReimbursementPaid Parental LeaveEmployee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)Pet InsuranceOn campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classesAdditional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits OverviewFor a full list of positions see: MCW CareersAt MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination:The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.