Workday HR Systems Architect — Lead & Optimize Solutions

Planet Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 166,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group seeks a Senior HR Systems Solutions Architect (Workday) for a 3-month contract. The role centers on design, configuration, and delivery of HR technology with Workday as the core, collaborating with senior stakeholders to meet business needs. Onsite five days a week across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate has solid Core HCM knowledge and experience in at least one HR area such as Payroll, Absence, Learning, or Time Tracking, and excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years supporting HR systems, preferably Workday.
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements.
• Experience configuring and supporting HR applications.
• Knowledge of Core HCM and at least one HR functional area.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; team player.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to understand requirements and objectives.
• Analyze business processes and recommend system solutions aligned with goals.
• Document requirements and collaborate on solution design with senior architects.
• Configure and maintain Workday and related HR technology solutions.
• Assist in evaluating system impacts and testing changes prior to deployment.
• Support troubleshooting efforts and resolution of system issues.
• Participate in projects and enhancements as assigned.
• Consider end-to-end processes and downstream impacts when designing solutions.
• Collaborate with integration teams and other tech partners as needed.
• Develop expertise in at least one functional area while maintaining Core HCM knowledge.

Skills

Workday HR systems

Requirements gathering

Configuration

Core HCM

Analytical skills

Verbal and written comms

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday

VNDLY

Job description

Planet Group seeks a Senior HR Systems Solutions Architect (Workday) for a 3-month contract. The role centers on design, configuration, and delivery of HR technology with Workday as the core, collaborating with senior stakeholders to meet business needs. Onsite five days a week across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate has solid Core HCM knowledge and experience in at least one HR area such as Payroll, Absence, Learning, or Time Tracking, and excellent analytical and communication skills.