Overview
The Workday Solution Architect will lead the design and implementation of Workday solutions for a leading insurance client, focusing on enhancing architecture, security, and data governance within the platform. This role involves collaborating closely with teams across People Systems, HR, IT, and external partners to ensure the Workday system is secure and scalable, supporting continuous improvements and efficient people data management.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and configuration of Workday solutions to meet business needs.
- Own the tenant strategy, configuration governance, and release planning processes.
- Oversee integrations, data loads, and migration strategies involving Workday and other systems.
- Define and implement HR data standards, including quality frameworks and validation processes.
- Manage the Workday security model, including access controls and security policies.
- Govern reporting, dashboards, and calculated fields within the Workday system.
- Act as the escalation point for complex issues related to the Workday platform.
Requirements
- Extensive hands-on experience with Workday, preferably as an Architect, Lead, or Senior Consultant.
- Proven expertise in various Workday modules, including Core HCM, Security, and Payroll.
- Strong knowledge of Workday security, advanced reporting, and data management practices.
- Experience with EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, and web services/APIs.
- Solid understanding of data governance and compliance with UK GDPR.
- History of managing Workday implementations or major deployments successfully.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to simplify technical concepts.
- Relevant Workday or Workday Pro certifications are preferred.