Techno Functional Workday Architect

Job Summary (List Format): Techno-Functional Workday Architect

- Position: Techno-Functional Workday Architect
- Location: Jersey City, NJ (Onsite 3 days/week; relocation/non-local candidates accepted)
- Duration: 6-12 months
- Client: Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
- Rate: $75-80/hr (C2C, max)
- Visa/Employment: H4 EAD, GC EAD, GC, USC (must be on your W2, no layers)

Interview Process:
- 2 rounds (1 Video, 1 In-person)

Must Haves:
- Hands-on Workday integration development (Studio Integration, APIs, Payroll Integrations)
- Ability to handle projects and enhancements independently
- Excellent communication skills

Requirements:
- 5+ years' Workday HCM configuration/security experience
- 5+ years' Workday integration experience (Studio, EIB, APIs preferred)
- Experience in full lifecycle Workday implementations or major tenant refreshes
- Familiarity with regulated/compliance-driven environments
- Strong data governance and security knowledge

Key Responsibilities:

Functional Configuration:
- Lead solution design for Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Talent, and Payroll modules
- Translate business requirements into scalable Workday configurations with HR teams
- Conduct release and regulatory impact assessments
- Maintain governance frameworks for access, roles, and audit readiness
- Apply SDLC methodology for enhancements/projects

Integration Architecture & Delivery:
- Design, develop, and support integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Web Services (REST/SOAP), BIRT, XML/XSLT
- Manage integration lifecycle (requirements to post-production support)
- Troubleshoot and optimize integrations
- Oversee third-party/vendor integrations (payroll, benefits, ServiceNow, etc.)
- Implement secure authentication protocols (SFTP, OAuth, certificates, API security)

Program & Stakeholder Management:
- Lead cross-functional workshops/discovery sessions
- Translate business requirements into user stories and technical documentation
- Provide executive-level updates on projects and integration health
- Mentor and support junior team members
- Drive release management and regression testing
- Maintain comprehensive project and system documentation

Additional Notes:
- Local candidates preferred, but quality and willingness to be onsite are priorities
- Emphasis on candidates who can work independently and communicate effectively