PNC · 4 hours ago
HR System Solution Architect Senior
IL - Downers Grove
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $152K/yr
5+ years expPNC Bank is a leading financial services company that values its employees as its greatest differentiator. The HR System Solution Architect Senior will serve as the Workday expert, translating business needs into scalable solutions, driving the Workday roadmap, and enhancing HR processes and user experience.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as the go-to Workday expert across key modules, advising leaders and partners on innovative capabilities and best‑in‑class design
Translate business needs into intuitive, scalable solutions that enhance user experience and deliver measurable value
Drive our Workday roadmap, partnering with stakeholders to define priorities, optimize existing processes, and introduce new features
Evaluate emerging Workday functionality and proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
Lead end-to-end Workday configuration efforts with a focus on high-quality design and seamless execution
Conduct functional QA, ensure governance standards are met, and support smooth deployments across environments
Analyze Workday’s bi-annual releases, guide business partners through upcoming changes, and prepare the organization for successful adoption
Serve as a key voice in shaping how new capabilities integrate into our processes and employee experience
Mentor HRIS colleagues, sharing knowledge, developing expertise, and fostering a culture of continuous learning
Collaborate widely across HR, Payroll, Talent, and other functions to ensure alignment and clarity across the organization
Analyzes, designs and implements the organization's Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) platform, which may include system administration/support, improving the efficiency of data collection and acting as a subject-matter expert for applicable systems/processes
Consults on the evaluation, analysis and design of HRIS for the organization and oversees complex activities and projects
May lead review of data input, output and reports to ensure the accuracy of data in the HRIS
Recommends solutions for improving the efficiency of data collection and reporting procedures
Provides end user support and coordinates with other human resources functions to ensure that the HRIS is adequately and efficiently supporting the organization's human resources practices; Leads process improvements where relevant
Recommends and implements more complex systems and technology solutions
Qualification
Required
5+ years of hands-on Workday configuration experience required
Expertise in at least one major Workday module (Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, HCM Core, Recruiting, Talent, Learning)
Deep knowledge of Workday configuration, business processes, reporting, and security
Ability to translate complex business challenges into elegant Workday solutions
Strong analytical thinking and a passion for quality, accuracy, and operational excellence
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships and influence decision-making
A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for mentoring others that will handle majority of the configuration
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience
Specific certifications are often required
In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered
Bachelors
Preferred
Decision Making
Human Resources (HR) Software Systems
Human Resources Operations
Results-Oriented
Strategic Planning
Team Collaboration
Benefits
Medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
Dental and vision options
Employee and spouse/child life insurance
Short and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match
Pension and stock purchase plans
Dependent care reimbursement account
Back-up child/elder care
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
A robust wellness program with financial incentives
Maternity and/or parental leave
Up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
Between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level and years of service
Company
PNC
PNC is a financial service company providing bank deposits products and services to its community.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1975-11-17IPO
Leadership Team
Keith Hayes
SVP, PNC Aviation Finance
M
Michael Gaber
Senior Vice President - Originations
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