Workday Architect

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Workday Functional Architect to own the design, configuration, and architecture of one or more Workday functional areas: Payroll, Benefits & Absence, or Compensation.

The role requires deep functional expertise in a primary module and strong crossfunctional collaboration to ensure accurate, scalable, and compliant Workday solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the architecture and configuration for one or more Workday functional areas:
• Payroll, Benefits & Absence, and/or Compensation
• Design and maintain scalable Workday configurations aligned with business and compliance requirements
• Configure eligibility rules, plans, calculations, business processes, and policies
• Partner closely with HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Absence, Compensation, and Integration teams
• Ensure accurate downstream and upstream impacts across Workday modules
• Lead testing, regression testing, and production deployments during Workday releases
• Perform data audits and resolve data integrity issues
• Create and maintain custom reports (Standard, Advanced, Composite, Matrix)
• Support Workday integrations impacting Payroll, Benefits, Absence, and Compensation
• Prepare change management documentation and enduser guides
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, employee experience, and system innovation (including Workday AI features)

Functional Expertise (Any One or More)

Payroll

• Payroll eligibility rules, earnings, deductions, garnishments, retro and offcycle payroll
• Federal, state, and local tax configurations
• Yearend processing and payroll compliance
• US Payroll experience required

Benefits & Absence

• Benefits configuration: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life, Disability, 401(k)
• Absence and leave plans including FMLA and state leave programs
• ACA, COBRA, and compliance reporting
• Integration support with benefits vendors and payroll

Compensation

• Core and Advanced Compensation programs
• Merit, bonus, allowance, and equity plans
• Compensation grades, packages, job profiles, and statements
• Scorecards, eligibility rules, and compensation business processes

Qualifications

• 48 years of Workday functional configuration experience
• Strong expertise in at least one Workday module (Payroll OR Benefits & Absence OR Compensation)
• Solid understanding of crossfunctional touchpoints between HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Absence, and Compensation
• Experience with reports, testing, audits, and production support

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Certification in Payroll, Benefits, Absence, and/or Compensation
• Experience with global deployments (USA / India)
• Consulting or multicompany environment experience
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills