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Transformco · 1 day ago

Senior Functional Architect

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Transformco is seeking a Senior Functional Architect, HCM who will serve as the senior functional authority responsible for defining how Workday supports organizational strategy and business outcomes. This role involves leading functional architecture, business process optimization, and system governance across the Workday platform, acting as a strategic partner to HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance.

RetailRetail TechnologyShoppingSocial Shopping

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Leads end-to-end functional architecture for complex Workday implementations across HCM, Compensation, Talent Acquisition & Development, and Financials

Designs, refines, and optimizes high-impact business processes with a focus on automation, usability, and industry best practices

Ensures cross-functional alignment and scalability across all workstreams

Architect advanced reporting solutions using Prism Analytics, Discovery Boards, Insights, and Matrix Reporting

Owns data validation reporting, lead data correction efforts, and design strong data structures and conversion processes

Leads Security Administration (design & governance) in Workday as well as edge solutions

Defines leadership reporting packages using Workday, Prism, SnowFlake, Tableau, or Power BI

Facilitates architect workshops and confirmation sessions with senior leaders to translate business needs into actionable Workday requirements

Conducts configuration audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards and minimize rework

Acts as a mentor to junior functional consultants, guiding complex configuration and solution design

Owns the functional roadmap for bi-annual Workday releases, evaluating new features and AI-driven enhancements

Qualification

Workday Functional LeadWorkday Core HCM certificationsAdvanced ReportingHR technology experienceSQLData warehousingCommunication skillsProject management skills

Required

Bachelors Degree

Over 10 years of related experience

License/certification in relevant field

Up to 25% travel

18 years of age or older

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

10+ years in HR technology or financial systems

Minimum of 5 years as a Workday Functional Lead or Architect

Proven experience leading 1 3 full lifecycle Workday implementations

Strong working knowledge of EIBs, Workday Studio, Advanced Reporting, and Security Administration

Workday Core HCM & Recruiting certifications with at least two sub-specialties (e.g., Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Talent)

Exceptional ability to explain technical constraints to non-technical stakeholders and present strategic trade-offs to executive leadership

Preferred

Experience with SQL and data warehousing technologies such as Snowflake and Workday Prism

Skilled in managing multiple tasks and project deadlines

Company

Transformco

Transformco is a leading integrated retailer focused on seamlessly connecting the digital and physical shopping experiences. It is a sub-organization of ESL.

Founded in 2019

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

https://transformco.com/

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