The Solution Architect position will enable and support business solutions across HCM (Human Capital Management) with a core focus on business enablement, solution design, technical architecture, integrations, support and stability of the Workday platform

This role designs applications required to automate business processes and meet business needs. The resulting design may run on Workday or associated systems as a packaged solution. The role is also responsible for the functional interface to other applications and for ensuring product adoption and usability. Also, influences the functional strategy and policy making.

Key Accountabilities

• Drive Continuous Innovations: Partner with Employee Experience Technology leadership to drive and consult on key business initiatives, enabled through new or existing functionality. Review functionality delivered in Workday releases to assess business impacts and opportunities for enhancements.
• Enhance Architecture: Drive solution architecture and design making sure they are aligned with the overall business objectives and IT standards. Should know-how to compile best practices in order to ensure delivery of high-quality services.
• Platform Continuous Improvements: Continuously improve Workday as HR platform and its relevant processes by leveraging innovative and latest technology development through new implementation and enhancements to existing systems.
  
  

Skills/ Experience/ Qualifications

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or equivalent
• Certification is required
• 12+ years of total experience with Workday cloud enterprise applications including Cloud Development platform
  
  

Experience

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of and extensive experience working with the following Workday modules - Core HR, Comp, Talent, Recruiting, Benefits, Absence Management & Time Tracking
• Extensive understanding of the end to end functional HR business processes including audit requirements and processes
• Deep knowledge of Workday's Business Process Framework and Security with core HCM, Staffing BP, Alerts, Report Scheduling, Time Tracking, and Absence Management
• Proficient in configuring Core HR and creating workflows
  
  

Desirable

• Familiar with integration applications such as Mulesoft a plus
• Self-starter, self-motivated, able to work independently, prioritize effectively, and perform multiple tasks under minimal supervision
• Ability to influence key stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to plan workday project implementation and change management
• Knowledge on Cornerstone is added advantage
  
  

Key Skills

• Professional knowledge of HR as operations and Understand organizational resources, priorities, needs and policies, and objectives in leading edge or critical situations.
• Communication/Negotiation: Teamwork and Guide other professionals. Adapt communications and approaches to conclude negotiations with various partners, resulting in common agreements.
• Problem Solving: Analyze complex/new situations, anticipate potential problems and future trends, assess opportunities, impacts, and risks. Develop and implement solutions.
• Contribution/Leadership: Leads multi-functional teams, or conducts special projects, or manages department(s) (national or international). Recognized as an expert in their field.
• Impact on Business/Scope: Accountable for projects or programs involving multi- functional, country-wide or regional teams. Responsible for overall functional program success. Activities are subject to business measurements, impact customer satisfaction, and impact functional, business unit, or country costs or expenses.
  
  

Key Interfaces

External

• External Solution Suppliers – Relationship Management in (SaaS) Software as a Service environment
• External Service providers of Support Services
• External Organizations
  
  

Internal

• HR Expertise and HR Services Organisations
• Local HR BP/PELs and Expertise contacts
• WD Platform Lead
• IT and HR Service Delivery Managers
• IT Organisation; CTO, Security, IT Services team