ResponsibilitiesPartner with delivery leads to design end-to-end solutions for complex Workday HCM initiatives across multiple products (Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, Performance, Absence, Benefits, etc.), with a platform-first mindset that accounts for downstream impacts and cross-module dependenciesEstablish and enforce architectural patterns that prioritize simplicity, scalability, and extensibilityDrive automation and end-user experience strategy by identifying and implementing opportunities to eliminate manual, repetitive, or error-prone processes using Workday AI, Orchestrations, and the business process frameworkDefine and scale best practices for reusable, enterprise-grade automation and workflow design across functional areasPartner with reporting and analytics leads to architect robust reporting solutions (Advanced, Matrix, Composite, Prism) that enable actionable insightsEvaluate and guide decisions on leveraging native Workday capabilities versus external tools, with a bias toward platform-native solutionsCollaborate with Product, HR, IT, and Engineering teams to align priorities, influence decisions through clear articulation of trade-offs and risks, and mentor team members on solution design and architectural best practicesSkills/CompetenciesRequires a Bachelor's degree, and a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or a Master's degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience; or a PhD with 3 years experienceExperience designing and implementing Workday HCM solutionsDeep expertise across multiple Workday HCM domains with a proven track record delivering complex, enterprise-scale solutionsExcellent understanding of Workday security frameworksAdvanced experience with Workday reporting, analytics, data strategy, and automation design, including Workday Orchestrations and Business Process FrameworkAbility to translate complex business requirements into scalable, sustainable architectures, with sound systems thinking and trade-off decisionsDemonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams, communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences, and mentor othersSalary Range TransparencyTier 1 - United States of America 110,000 - 164,000 USD per yearTier 2 - United States of America 122,000 - 182,000 USD per yearTier 3 - United States of America 134,000 - 200,000 USD per yearTier 5 - United States of America 152,000 - 228,000 USD per yearSalary Range DisclaimerThe salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. In addition to our site's user and privacy policy found at we also want to make you aware of our recruitment specific privacy policy found at DisclaimerIndeed does not pay placement fees for unsolicited resumes or referrals from non-candidates, including search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies (each individually, an "Agency"), subject to local laws.