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Workday HCM Solution Architect
Location
United States
Posted
44 days ago
Salary
$170K - $220K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Workday HCM Solution Architect
Meridian Partners
• Own the end-to-end functional solution architecture for one or more Workday workstreams (HCM, Time Tracking, Payroll) across multiple clients • Translate complex business and regulatory requirements into cohesive, scalable Workday solution designs • Lead architecture and design workshops, guiding clients toward supportable solutions aligned with Workday best practices • Anticipate cross module dependencies and downstream impacts across HCM, Absence, Recruiting, Time, Benefits, Compensation, and Payroll • Validate that solutions meet business needs while remaining configurable, auditable, and sustainable
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of HRIS or ERP experience, including 5+ years of Workday delivery.
- Proven experience as a Workday Solution Architect, Functional Architect.
- Deep functional expertise in one or more of the following: Core HCM (strong), Time Tracking (advanced rules and costing), U.S. Payroll (end to end processing and testing), Absence & Leave, Benefits & Compensation
- Strong public sector implementation experience (state, local government, or K 12)
- Demonstrated ability to design complex solutions, lead teams, and present confidently to executives
- Implementer Certifications (minimum two): Workday Core HCM (required), Workday US Payroll, Workday Time Tracking, Workday Recruiting, Workday Learning.
Benefits
- Generous time off and flexible remote environment
- 401(k) with company match that immediately vests
- Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, caregiver/adoption support, financial coaching, EAP
- Company-paid life insurance
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