Sr. Functional Architect, HCM

Employment Category

Regular, Full-time

Travel Requirements

Moderate (15-30%)

Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads end-to-end functional architecture for complex Workday implementations across HCM, Compensation, Talent Acquisition & Development, and Financials
• Designs, refines, and optimizes high-impact business processes with a focus on automation, usability, and industry best practices
• Ensures cross-functional alignment and scalability across all workstreams
• Architect advanced reporting solutions using Prism Analytics, Discovery Boards, Insights, and Matrix Reporting
• Owns data validation reporting, lead data correction efforts, and design strong data structures and conversion processes
• Leads Security Administration (design & governance) in Workday as well as edge solutions
• Defines leadership reporting packages using Workday, Prism, SnowFlake, Tableau, or Power BI
• Facilitates architect workshops and confirmation sessions with senior leaders to translate business needs into actionable Workday requirements
• Conducts configuration audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards and minimize rework
• Acts as a mentor to junior functional consultants, guiding complex configuration and solution design
• Owns the functional roadmap for bi-annual Workday releases, evaluating new features and AI-driven enhancements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree
• Over 10 years of related experience
• License/certification in relevant field
• Up to 25% travel
• 18 years of age or older

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 10+ years in HR technology or financial systems
• Minimum of 5 years as a Workday Functional Lead or Architect
• Proven experience leading 1 3 full lifecycle Workday implementations
• Strong working knowledge of EIBs, Workday Studio, Advanced Reporting, and Security Administration
• Workday Core HCM & Recruiting certifications with at least two sub-specialties (e.g., Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Talent)
• Exceptional ability to explain technical constraints to non-technical stakeholders and present strategic trade-offs to executive leadership

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience with SQL and data warehousing technologies such as Snowflake and Workday Prism
• Skilled in managing multiple tasks and project deadlines

Job Function

Human Resources

Years Experience

10 - 15 Years Experience

Country

United States

Location City

Tucker

Work-In City

REMOTE

Work-In State

IL

Work-In Postal Code

REMOTE

EEO/EOE Footer

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.

Posting Tags

#Corporate, #Remote

Company Brand

Transformco

Additional Compensation Explanation

N/A