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Workday Solution Architect, FinanceAon • Chicago, Illinois, United States
Workday Solution Architect, Finance

Workday Solution Architect, Finance

Aon • Chicago, Illinois, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Workday Solution Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Workday's suite of applications and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Workday solutions to meet our business needs

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

  • Serve as a technical authority on Workday Finance, Extend and Workday Integrations
  • Lead the design and implementation of Workday solutions to meet business requirements
  • Provide expert guidance on Workday best practices and industry standards
  • Conduct workshops, demonstrations and run proof of concepts to help validate direction with stakeholders.
  • Designing and optimizing data flows and process integrations between Workday and other systems, ensuring data accuracy and process efficiency.
  • Stay up to date on Workday releases and enhancements. Understand their value and assess their impact on existing solutions.
  • Mentor and train team members on Workday best practices.
  • Contribute thought leadership to larger architectural efforts across Corporate Systems
  • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

How this opportunity is different

This role is beyond just keeping the lights on. You'll architect solutions that directly influence enterprise-wide strategies, not just implementing tickets. You have clear involvement transformation programs driving forward our Workday strategy. You'll not only set standards and direction regarding Workday architecture, but you'll also have opportunities to be hands-on. You'll drive proof of concepts and demonstrate the art of the possible. Your work will have a global impact across our entire workforce around the world. And you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and drive cross-functional concepts across our Finance and HR ecosystem.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

  • Proven 10+yrs of experience in IT and 5+yrs as a Workday Solution Architect across Workday Finance, Extend, and Integrations. Experience with Workday PSA (Professional Services Automation) is a plus. Experience with Workday HR is a plus.
  • Strong technical skills, including Workday configuration, integrations, reporting, and security.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial processes and regulations
  • Basic understanding of HR business processes and industry best practices preferred.
  • Experience across non-Workday Finance and Procurement technologies like Kyriba, TM1, Coupa and others is a plus.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • AI experience within or outside of the Workday ecosystem is a plus
  • Experience with core concepts in Workday such as FDM, security models, business process framework, reporting & analytics, and integration framework.
  • Experience leading teams.
  • Workday certification is highly desirable.
  • Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

    How we support our colleagues

    In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work / life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

    Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

    Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

    Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

    We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

    For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

    Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

    Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

    Pay Transparency Laws :

    The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is [$132600 to $185000] annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

    This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

    Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to : a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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