Workday Solutions Architect – HRIS, Compensation & Talent (Remote)

Please note that our customer is currently not considering applicants from the following locations: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Tennessee.***Our Customer is a corporation that develops, manufactures, and markets robotic products designed to improve clinical outcomes of patients through minimally invasive surgery. Founded in 1995, their goal was to create innovative, robotic-assisted systems that help empower doctors and hospitals to make surgery less invasive than an open approach. Working with the top medical professionals, they continue to develop new, minimally invasive surgical platforms and future diagnostic tools to help solve complex healthcare challenges around the world.Our Customer is seeking a contract Workday Solutions Architect – HRIS, Compensation & Talent with deep expertise in Workday to support, enhance, and scale their global HR systems. This role focuses on designing and delivering effective, user-centered solutions in WorkdayAs a trusted partner to stakeholders across HR, IT, and the business, you’ll drive improvements in workflows, employee data management, reporting, and system automation. You will serve as a key contributor to Workday roadmap initiatives, guiding both strategic projects and day-to-day system operations. This role is 100% remote.ResponsibilitiesServe as the owner of the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for Workday Talent, Performance, and CompensationAlign product strategy with HR priorities and overall business goalsCollaborate with HR leaders to translate program goals into scalable Workday solutionsEvaluate new Workday features and complementary tools, providing recommendations based on long-term value and employee experienceDrive end-to-end product delivery from discovery and requirements through design, configuration, testing, launch, and optimizationAssess current systems and recommend improvements to maximize efficiency, adoption, and reporting capabilitiesBuild and execute implementation plans, including discovery, design, QA/testing, deployment, and support using Agile methodologiesDevelop and execute detailed test plans and scripts to ensure high-quality solutionsAct as the key liaison across teams to ensure product development aligns with requirementsManage Workday releases and upgrades, including testing and validationIdentify risks and develop mitigation strategies, including data quality considerationsPartner with IT to ensure compliance with data security and privacy requirementsProvide ongoing feedback to drive product adoption and continuous improvementTroubleshoot technical issues and coordinate with vendors and technology partnersSupport documentation, communication, and training initiativesPartner with Finance and IT to support SOX controls and documentationSkills And QualificationsBachelor’s degree in MIS, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)12+ years of experience in business requirements, technology implementation, and process re-engineering10+ years of hands-on Workday configuration experience (business processes, condition rules, custom fields, security)Experience managing full-cycle Workday Compensation, Talent, and Performance programs for global organizations4+ years of experience leading or coaching technical or operational teamsStrong understanding of HR systems and processesExperience with Agile or Scrum methodologiesStrong project management and process improvement skillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior leadership and cross-functional teamsAbility to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and drive clarityStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience with data privacy and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOX)Preferred QualificationsExperience with HR technologies such as AI-driven tools, knowledge management, or case management systemsExperience in product development within HR technology or custom application developmentStrong experience with Scrum or similar Agile methodologiesExperience in management consulting environmentsRecent full lifecycle HR technology implementation experienceStrong process orientation with experience across multiple project methodologies (Agile/iterative)Workday Certification and/or Lean Six Sigma certificationAbility to influence without direct authorityFamiliarity with US and global data privacy laws, including GDPR and SOX complianceStrong customer orientation and ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiencesExperience working in global organizations across regions such as the Americas, Europe, and AsiaWe offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.