Workday Architect

Overview

Position Title

Workday Architect

Location

Milwaukee, WI

Status

Contract — 5 Months

Work Arrangement

Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)

Pay Range

US$110.00 - $114.00 / hr W-2

Client Info / Who they are

Above and Beyond Talent Acquisition proudly represents our Client, a global leader in water, waste, and energy management. The client offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting, and resource recovery. The client helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America.

Responsibilities / What you'll do

• Design and define the overall structure of the Workday HCM system to align with HR strategies and business goals.
• Ensure that the Workday HCM solution fits within the broader enterprise architecture and integrates seamlessly with other systems.
• Co-lead the Workday Center of Excellence to enforce adherence to formalized standard operating procedures for all maintenance and configuration activities.
• Partner with HRIS to ensure leading practice usage of Workday configuration to satisfy policy and regulatory requirements while meeting the key business goals and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical strategies.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of the Workday HCM platform across the organization.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in Workday architecture and processes.
• Lead implementation of Workday HCM modules such as Human Resources, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, and Talent Management.
• Guide the configuration of the Workday HCM system according to specific organizational requirements and best practices.
• Support the design and management of integrations for Workday HCM with other internal systems including SAP, Peoplesoft, Google BigQuery, and external third-party services.
• Ensure data flows smoothly and securely between Workday and other systems.
• Recommend with HR and Internal Control and implement security roles and permissions within Workday to ensure data integrity and compliance with local and international data protection regulations.
• Optimize the usage of Workday and the licensing model; work and collaborate closely with Workday teams.
• Regularly review with HR and update security settings as per organizational changes and compliance requirements.
• Support HRIS in testing Workday configurations and integrations to ensure they meet user requirements and function correctly.
• Manage the resolution of any issues identified during testing phases with the HR teams.
• Support HRIS in the development of HR training programs for end-users to ensure they are proficient in using Workday HCM features.
• Provide second-level support for issues that the HR helpdesk cannot resolve.
• Manage DB&T budgets, resources, and timelines for Workday-related projects and run activities.
• Monitor the performance of the Workday HCM system and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Support the implementation of updates and enhancements to improve system efficiency and user satisfaction.
• Support the change process associated with new Workday HCM deployments or modifications.
• Ensure that all stakeholders are informed and prepared for changes in the Workday system.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation on system configurations and processes.
• Support the HRIS team in the development of custom reports and dashboards to meet analytical needs.
• Collaborate with HR teams and other key stakeholders to understand their needs and how Workday can be optimized to support them.
• Act as a bridge between technical teams, HR, and key stakeholders to ensure that all perspectives are addressed in the Workday configuration.
• Stay informed about new Workday features, updates, and best practices.
• Leverage relationship with Workday CSM during critical escalations, requests for new feature education, and broader exposure to major updates / opportunities with Workday (Regional User Groups, Early Access programs, etc.).
• Participate in Workday communities and attend conferences to stay current with skills and knowledge.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and lead by influence.
• Ability to work independently.
• Takes ownership of actions and outcomes.
• Willing and capable of remaining open, flexible, and adaptable to change.
• Strong customer and communications skills.

Qualifications

Perks of working with Us / What we offer

Competitive Salary.

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Company 401K plan.

Strong commitment to individual Professional Development and growth opportunities.

For more information and to express interest, please contact our recruiting team.

Equal Opportunity Employer statement : Above and Beyond Talent is an equal opportunity employer and staffing firm. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to disability, marital status, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Above and Beyond Talent

Above and Beyond Talent Acquisition was founded by CEO Keith Harper, whose career achievements include driving revenue for previous employers, with a mission to redefine talent acquisition through excellence and client-centered partnerships. Since its inception, the firm has grown rapidly, establishing itself as a premier partner in staffing. Our leadership team specializes in technical, executive, and professional placements across diverse sectors, delivering results that help clients meet ambitious goals. We're excited to bring this commitment and expertise to every project, driving impactful workforce solutions together.

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