Workday Talent Architect

Overview

Title : Workday Talent Architect

Location : Remote (possible travel)

Client Industry : Professional Services

Compensation : $70 - $95 / hr. (contract - minimum 20 / hrs. a wk.)

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Workday Talent Architect. The Workday Talent Architect leads end-to-end delivery and optimization of Workday Talent Management across talent acquisition (Recruiting), performance, succession, and career development. The role partners with HR leadership, IT, and cross-functional business stakeholders to align solutions with broader HCM (Human Capital Management) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) strategies. Success is measured by on-time, on-budget delivery, strong process adoption, audit-ready data integrity and security, and high stakeholder satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workday Talent Management implementations and optimization programs
• Translate HR strategy into scalable solution architectures across Recruiting, Performance, Succession, and Career Development
• Design and govern business processes, security, and configurations; review and approve build across environments
• Drive project planning, financials, and risk / issue management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops with HR, IT, and business leads to align Talent processes with HCM / ERP strategy
• Oversee testing strategy including system integration testing and user acceptance testing (UAT), cutover, and hypercare with a focus on data integrity and security
• Develop adoption plans, training, and change management with measurable KPIs
• Mentor consultants, conduct design and quality reviews, and contribute reusable assets and leading practices

Skills Required

Education & Work Experience

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