Workday Architect

Title : Techno-Functional Workday Architect
Location : Jersey City , NJ ( onsite 3 days in a week )
Duration : 6-12 months/contract
Interview Process:
2 Rounds-1 Video+1 F2F/In-person

Must Haves:
Integration Development
Studio Integration
Experience API's - Workday etc.
Experience Workday Payroll Integrations
Someone to jump right in and handle everything, enhancement projects etc.
Communication is KEY

Requirements:
5+ years of Workday experience in HCM configuration and/or security
5+ years of Workday integration experience (Studio, EIB, APIs) preferred
Experience supporting or leading full lifecycle Workday implementations or major tenant refreshes
Experience operating in regulated or compliance-driven environments
Strong understanding of data governance and security best practices

Main areas of responsibilities:
Functional Configuration
o Lead solution design across Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Talent, and Payroll modules.
o Partner with HR teams to translate business requirements into scalable Workday configurations.
o Conduct impact assessments for releases, enhancements, and regulatory changes.
o Own governance frameworks for access, role rationalization, and audit readiness.
o Follow SDLC framework for enhancements and projects.
Integration Architecture & Delivery
o Design, develop, and support inbound/outbound integrations using:
o Workday Studio
o EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder)
o Core Connectors
o Workday Web Services (REST/SOAP APIs)
o BIRT reporting
o XML, XSLT transformations
o Lead integration lifecycle management: requirements ? mapping ? build ? test ? deploy ? post-production support.
o Troubleshoot integration failures and optimize performance.
o Oversee vendor integrations (e.g., payroll providers, benefits vendors, ServiceNow, background check vendors).
o Implement secure authentication protocols (SFTP, OAuth, certificates, API security).
Program & Stakeholder Management
o Lead cross-functional workshops and discovery sessions.
o Translate BRDs into user stories and technical design documentation.
o Provide executive-level updates on roadmap, risk, and integration stability.
o Mentor junior analysts, integration developers, and functional configurators.
o Drive release management strategy and regression testing coordination.
o Maintain detailed documentation related to project work, HR Systems internal documentation & frameworks, and process guides.