Workday Architect
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled Workday Architects has surged in recent years, with a notable 25% increase in job postings in 2025 alone. As companies continue to adopt cloud-based HR and financial management systems, professionals with expertise in Workday HCM and Financials are in high demand. Shriners Children’s, a renowned pediatric specialty care provider, is seeking a skilled Workday Architect to lead their strategic planning and configuration efforts. With a strong track record of innovation and excellence, this company stands out as an attractive employer in the non-profit sector. Before applying, candidates should be aware that this role requires a deep understanding of Workday modules, as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Job Description
About the Role
The Workday Architect plays a critical role in driving the strategic planning, design, configuration, and maintenance of Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Financials at Shriners Children’s. This role is responsible for bridging the gap between HR, Finance, Supply Chain Operations, and IT, translating business requirements into sustainable system solutions. As a key member of the team, the Workday Architect will work closely with various stakeholders to analyze process pain points and deliver Workday-enabled solutions.The success of this role is crucial to the organization's ongoing support models, where stability, continuous improvement, and adoption of Workday functionality drive organizational success. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Workday modules, including HCM, Financials, Supply Chain, Security, Integration, and Core. They will also possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
The Workday Architect will report to a senior leader and will be responsible for managing a range of stakeholders, including HR, Finance, and IT teams. They will be expected to provide expertise and guidance on Workday best practices, ensuring that the organization's Workday system is optimized and aligned with business objectives.
What You Will Do
- Develop and execute strategic plans for Workday upgrades and new functionality implementation
- Lead the design and configuration of Workday HCM across Core HCM, Payroll, Absence, Benefits, Compensation, Time Tracking, Learning, Talent, and Recruiting
- Lead the design and configuration of Workday Financials across General Ledger, Banking & Settlements, Procurement, Expenses, and Accounting Center
- Manage condition rules, validations, business processes, and security assignments for HR and Finance-related functionality
- Lead the design and configuration of Workday Supply Chain modules such as Procurement, Inventory, Supplier Accounts, and Strategic Sourcing
- Lead the design and configuration of Workday Security, Integration, and requests that are Core to Workday and shared across different modules and 3rd party applications as needed
- Maintain configuration documentation and version control through Change Control governance processes
- Provide support for all Workday service requests and incidents from Operations teams
- Research, diagnose, and resolve Workday functional problems, escalating to Workday Community or AMS partners as needed
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in Workday HCM and Financials implementation, configuration, and maintenance
- Strong knowledge of Workday modules, including HCM, Financials, Supply Chain, Security, Integration, and Core
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, and IT
- Experience with Workday upgrades and new functionality implementation
- Strong understanding of business processes and ability to translate requirements into sustainable system solutions
- Experience with configuration documentation and version control through Change Control governance processes
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with ability to escalate issues to Workday Community or AMS partners as needed
Nice to Have
- Experience with Workday Supply Chain modules, including Procurement, Inventory, and Strategic Sourcing
- Knowledge of Workday Security and Integration
- Experience with Workday reporting and analytics
- Certification in Workday HCM or Financials
Benefits and Perks
- Medical coverage on the first day of employment
- 403(b) and Roth 403(b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service
- Paid time off, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected
- Tuition reimbursement, home and auto insurance, hospitalization, critical illness, and pet insurance
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in a renowned pediatric specialty care provider
How to Stand Out
- Emphasize your experience with Workday HCM and Financials, highlighting specific modules and configurations you have worked with.
- Showcase your analytical and problem-solving skills, providing examples of complex problems you have resolved in previous roles.
- Prepare to discuss your understanding of business processes and how you have translated requirements into sustainable system solutions.
- Be ready to walk the interviewer through your experience with Workday upgrades and new functionality implementation.
- Highlight any certifications you hold, such as Workday HCM or Financials, and be prepared to discuss how you stay up-to-date with the latest Workday releases and features.
- When negotiating salary, consider the total compensation package, including benefits and perks, and be prepared to make a strong case for your worth based on your experience and qualifications.
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