Workday HCM Techno Functional Solution Architect in Jersey City

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Information Systems, or related field.

• Workday Core HCM, Core & Adv Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Absence Management, Talent Management, Payroll. Certified for at least 2 modules.

• 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) .

• 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.

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.

• Skills: Fluency in English is required

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