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Workday HCM ArchitectVDart Inc • Richmond, VA, United States
Workday HCM Architect

Workday HCM Architect

VDart Inc • Richmond, VA, United States
1 day ago
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Job description

Role : Workday HCM Architect.

Location : Richmond, VA (Hybrid).

Duration : Long Term Contract.

In this role, The Workday HCM Architect leads AMS techno-functional support and optimization for Workday HCM modules, ensuring stability, data integrity, and process efficiency. This role drives configuration governance, enhancement design, and cross-functional coordination across HCM product families.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as techno-functional AMS lead for HCM modules : Core HCM, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, and Country Extensions.
  • Lead configuration reviews and validations to ensure alignment with global and local HR policies.
  • Analyze change requests and assess business impact; provide configuration and testing guidance.
  • Drive system stabilization by resolving recurring issues in business processes or integrations.
  • Collaborate with HR and IT stakeholders to prioritize AMS enhancements and manage release readiness.
  • Support new country enablement and statutory configuration updates.
  • Validate new features in Workday releases and recommend adoption based on value and readiness.
  • Partner with Technical Architect on integration dependencies for recruiting, payroll, and downstream systems.
  • Maintain HCM configuration inventory and process documentation.
  • Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) for AMS releases.
  • Review KPIs on incident volume, SLA adherence, and backlog closure.
  • Conduct periodic functional health assessments of critical business processes.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Information Systems, or related field.
  • Workday HR Modules (Payroll, HCM, Absences, Time Tracking) certified for atleast 2 modules.
  • 8+ years' Workday experience; 4+ years in AMS or post-production support roles.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Proven experience acting as a translator between business and technical teams, with a strong understanding of both HR processes and Workday configuration.
  • Experience in leading or supporting HRIT projects end-to-end, including requirements gathering, testing, and deployment.
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with a consultative mindset and ability to influence without authority.
  • Deep familiarity with Workday tools and functionality; experience with JIRA, ServiceNow, or similar platforms is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; Workday certification(s) preferred.
  • Proven expertise in Workday Core HCM, Core & Adv Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Absence Management, Talent Management, Payroll.
  • Strong track record of leading HR technology transformations and system implementations.
  • Deep knowledge of HR systems strategy, governance, and optimization.
  • Ability to drive digital transformation and automation in HR processes.
  • Strong project management and change leadership skills.
  • Expertise in data analytics, workforce insights, and reporting tools.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration abilities.

    • Preferred Qualifications / Skills :

  • Strong hands-on knowledge of Workday HCM modules, at least 2 modules Core HCM and any Payroll.
  • Understanding of Absence, Time Tracking, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll and Time configuration frameworks.
  • Experience with localization for the US, Mexico, UK and India.
  • Deep domain expertise with Workday Security and reporting for HR metrics.
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