Workday HCM Implementation Architect

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The Workday HCM Implementation Architect is a senior consulting leader responsible for delivering high-quality Workday solutions to clients across industries. This role combines solution architecture, hands-on configuration, and client advisory, with accountability for designing, building, and deploying Workday HCM solutions from implementation tenant through production. 

The Architect drives client outcomes, delivery excellence, and scalable implementation practices—serving as both a trusted advisor and a hands-on expert using Workday implementer tools. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Client Advisory & Solution Leadership 

• Serve as the primary solution architect for client engagements, translating business requirements into scalable Workday designs. 
• Advise clients on Workday best practices, operating model decisions, and process transformation opportunities. 
• Lead client workshops to define future-state processes and align on design decisions. 
• Present recommendations, tradeoffs, and risks to senior client stakeholders and project sponsors. 

End-to-End Solution Architecture 

• Architect solutions across Workday HCM, Core Compensation and Security. 
• Define and document: business process frameworks, security model design, data and reporting strategy, and integration touchpoints 
• Ensure designs are scalable, maintainable, and aligned to Workday standards and partner delivery methodology. 

Hands-On Configuration & Delivery 

• Act as a player-coach, owning both design and build. 
• Configure Workday using implementer tools, including: business processes (BPs), calculated fields, security roles and domains, condition rules and validations, reports and dashboards 
• Troubleshoot complex configuration issues and drive resolution across functional areas. 
• Ensure configuration quality supports real-world client scenarios (edge cases, exceptions, role-based access). 

Delivery Excellence & Project Execution 

• Drive execution against project timelines, scope, and quality expectations. 
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks (scope, dependencies, technical constraints). 
• Partner with project managers to manage scope, timelines, and client expectations. 
• Ensure all deliverables are complete, tested, documented, and ready for deployment. 

Team Leadership & Capability Building 

• Mentor consultants and senior consultants on configuration, design thinking, and Workday best practices. 
• In cooperation with Project Manager, provide quality oversight of team deliverables and configurations. 
• Contribute to reusable assets, accelerators, and implementation methodologies. 

Testing, Quality & Client Readiness 

• Define and enforce testing strategy (unit, system, UAT). 
• Ensure business scenarios, integrations, and security roles are validated prior to deployment. 
• Support client UAT and readiness activities, including issue triage and defect resolution. 
• Drive a “no surprises” approach to go-live through structured validation. 

Continuous Improvement & Practice Development 

• Stay current on Workday releases and assess client impacts. 
• Identify opportunities to optimize client solutions post-go-live. 
• Contribute to internal practice development, thought leadership, and delivery standards. 
• Promote standardization while allowing for client-specific flexibility. 

Effectiveness Assessment:

• Consistently drives clear, confident client decisions with minimal rework or design reversals. 
• Designs are scalable and aligned to best practices with minimal downstream configuration rework or cross-module defects. 
• Configuration is accurate, stable, and requires minimal defect remediation during testing phases. 
• Promotions to production occur with no critical defects and minimal post-go-live stabilization effort. 
• Delivers committed scope on time with predictable outcomes and no significant scope, timeline, or quality escalations. 
• UAT cycles complete with low defect volume and no major gaps in business scenario coverage. 
• Contributes reusable assets or improvements that measurably reduce effort, risk, or delivery time on future engagements. 

Other Duties: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Job Requirements:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None 

Work Environment: 

100% Remote 

Physical Demands: 

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

Travel Required: 

<25% travel. Regular travel consists of at least two, in-person, all staff events, one of which is required to attend in person. The location of these will vary depending on the agenda, number of staff, and the goal of the event. Travel will be overnight for multiple nights. In addition, there may be client-related travel or other Syssero-related travel as needed. All arrangements are company paid. 

Education and Experience: 

Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university, 7+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Additional Eligibility Requirements: 

• Workday HCM Certification  
• Workday Environment Experience: 5-7 environments 
• Years of Workday experience: 7+ years 
• Implementation experience: 3-7 years (Launch Express or Workday GO) 

Preferred Experience and/or Certifications: 

• Workday Benefits Certification 
• Workday Advanced Compensation Certification  

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements: 

Must be authorized to work in the United States. 

Salary Range:

$160,000 - 190,000 annually

What we bring to the table:

Besides all the awesome benefits and perks that we offer – we also take pride in being an employee-focused business with a unique culture that reflects our commitment to transparency and true work-life balance. We have created an environment where employees can thrive both professionally and personally because we also care about you and your families. Embracing diversity and inclusivity, we prioritize a supportive workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and celebrated.

• Competitive Base Salary & bonus
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k match
• Flexible work time
• Unlimited PTO and 12 floating holidays
• 100% remote
• Annual fixed stipend to purchase what you need for your remote set up
• $80 per pay period for cell and internet allowance
• Learning and development plan