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Workday · 3 hours ago

Functional Architect - Workday Payroll

McLean, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$182K/yr - $273K/yr

12+ years exp

Workday is a leading AI platform dedicated to managing people and resources, and they are seeking a highly motivated Functional Architect for their Product & Compliance team focused on the Government Industry Vertical. In this role, you will collaborate with Federal customers to architect and lead the functional design of Workday Payroll solutions, ensuring compliance with Federal security standards and regulations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesSaaSSoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Eliciting and documenting detailed business requirements and translating them into effective Workday configurations

Analyzing and mapping current state configurations and business processes from systems like Oracle HCM or PeopleSoft to Workday

Collaborating effectively with Federal HR, Payroll, and IT partners to ensure a shared understanding and alignment on Workday design principles, Federal HR regulations, and OPM guidelines

Developing comprehensive plans and documentation for data migration, including data cleansing, transformation rules, and validation strategies

Designing and implementing rigorous pre-flight test scenarios to guarantee the accuracy of migrated data and the functionality of the Workday system in alignment with Federal standards

Qualification

Workday PayrollHCM regulationsSystem configurationData migrationFunctional testingCollaborationDocumentationAttention to detail

Required

12+ years of proven expertise in system configuration and implementation, understanding customization options, and the ability to identify feature gaps and platform limitations

8+ years of experience with Workday's core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, and potentially Financials modules

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related technical team

US Citizenship and ability to acquire/maintain a security clearance

Preferred

Experience working within U.S. Federal Government HCM regulations and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidelines

Demonstrable ability to effectively gather, meticulously document, and accurately translate complex business needs across HR and Finance functions into actionable Workday requirements

Ability to architect effective, scalable, and compliant Workday solutions

Significant experience in the practical configuration of various Workday modules

Ability to contribute to the development of functional testing strategies and understand the principles and planning involved in data migration projects