Workday Functional Solutions Architect

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead functional architect for Workday, translating business requirements into scalable, sustainable solution designs across HCM modules
• Design and configure business processes, security groups, calculated fields to support HR, Benefits, Talent, Compensation, and Security functions
• Partner with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and recommend Workday-native solutions before pursuing customizations
• Design and maintain the Workday security framework, including domain/business process security policies, security groups (role-based, job-based, user-based), segregation-of-duties controls, and periodic access audits
• Provide architectural guidance on complex initiatives such as mergers/acquisitions, org restructures, multi-country rollouts, and new module implementations
• Develop and maintain documentation including design specs, configuration workbooks, business process maps, and security matrices
• Mentor junior analysts and configuration specialists; act as escalation point for complex functional and security issues
• Ensure data integrity, compliance, and audit-readiness across all Workday modules
• Evaluate and recommend new Workday modules/functionality aligned to business strategy
• The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
• $107.5K - $155.6K USD
• We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of hands-on Workday HCM experience, including at least 3 years in a solutions architect, lead configuration, or senior functional consultant capacity
• Deep functional expertise across multiple Workday modules, such as:
• Core HCM (Business Processes, Organizations, Staffing Models)
• Advanced Compensation
• Benefits Administration
• Absence Management
• Talent & Performance Management
• Recruiting
• Security (Domain & Business Process Security, Segregation of Duties)
• Reporting (Advanced Reporting, Calculated Fields, Dashboards)
• Proven experience leading full-cycle Workday implementations, module rollouts, or major transformation projects
• Strong understanding of integration tools (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio) and reporting/BIRT tools
• Excellent stakeholder management and consulting skills; able to communicate with both technical and executive audiences
• Experience with change management and release testing methodologies
• Preferred Certifications
• Workday Pro Certification in one or more of the following (multiple strongly preferred):
• Workday Pro Core HCM
• Workday Pro Advanced Compensation
• Workday Pro Benefits
• Workday Pro Absence Management
• Workday Pro Talent & Performance
• Workday Pro Recruiting
• Workday Pro Security
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