Workday HRIS Architect & Strategy Lead

PNC Financial Services Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group in Columbus, OH seeks an HR System Solution Architect to lead Workday configuration and strategy within the HR Information Systems organization. You will own end-to-end Workday design, drive the roadmap, mentor HRIS colleagues, and collaborate with HR, Payroll, and Talent teams to ensure compliant, scalable solutions.

This role requires 3+ years in Workday configuration and experience with at least one major module; base salary range is listed and location options

Qualifications

• 3+ 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

• Lead with Expertise: Serve as the go-to Workday expert across key modules, advising leaders and partners on innovative capabilities and best-in-class design.
• Shape the Future of Workday: Drive our Workday roadmap, partnering with stakeholders to define priorities, optimize existing processes, and introduce new features.
• Own the Configuration: Lead end-to-end Workday configuration efforts with a focus on high-quality design and seamless execution.
• Champion Release Readiness: Analyze Workday's bi-annual releases, guide business partners through upcoming changes, and prepare the organization for successful adoption.
• Elevate the Team: Mentor HRIS colleagues, sharing knowledge, developing expertise, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Skills

Workday configuration

Workday module expertise

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Mentoring others

Education

Bachelors

Tools

Workday

Job description

PNC Financial Services Group in Columbus, OH seeks an HR System Solution Architect to lead Workday configuration and strategy within the HR Information Systems organization. You will own end-to-end Workday design, drive the roadmap, mentor HRIS colleagues, and collaborate with HR, Payroll, and Talent teams to ensure compliant, scalable solutions.

This role requires 3+ years in Workday configuration and experience with at least one major module; base salary range is listed and location options