Workday Technical Architect - HCM / Recruiting Modules

Job Title : Workday Technical Architect (Implementation & Integration)

Location : Remote (India-based)

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Function : Human Resources Digital the Role :

We are looking for a strategic, experienced, and people-centric Workday Technical Architect to drive the design, delivery, and optimization of enterprise-grade Workday and HR automation platforms.

This leader will oversee a global techno-functional team and work closely with senior business stakeholders to implement solutions that transform how over 20,000 employees experience their workplacefrom hiring and onboarding to payroll and performance.

Youll own a portfolio of technology initiatives aligned to long-term business strategy, balancing operational support with large-scale transformation.

You'll ensure systems are scalable, secure, and optimized for a fast-paced, global environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the implementation, configuration, and ongoing support of Workday HCM, Workday Recruiting, and their integrations with payroll, benefits, background check, and other HR systems.
• Collaborate with HR and IT leadership to define and deliver high-value application roadmaps.
• Manage the full lifecycle of business application projects : planning, execution, governance, support, and optimization.
• Architect and implement automation workflows using platforms like Workato, and drive adoption of recruiting automation platforms (e.g., TalkPush, Harver).
• Ensure consistent documentation, knowledge bases, and user support for all application platforms.
• Apply AI and intelligent automation to improve business processes across the HR ecosystem.
• Drive vendor selection, technical evaluations, and system architecture decisions.
• Establish performance KPIs and success metrics; continuously optimize for service delivery and business Qualifications (CTQs) :
• 10+ years of experience delivering and managing teams in enterprise software applications and automation.
• 5+ years supporting HR and Recruiting systems in a global organization (20,000+ employees); public company / SEC experience preferred.
• 3+ years leading Workday implementations and integrations, including HCM, Recruiting, and third-party systems (payroll, benefits, background checks).
• Strong project management and delivery experience, balancing long-term transformation with operational support.
• Proven experience in automation platforms (Workato preferred) and HR process optimization.
• Strong technical depth; architecture or senior-level platform design experience preferred.
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders, vendors, and internal development teams.
• Knowledge of recruiting automation tools (TalkPush, Harver) highly preferred.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and IT resource planning experience.

HR technology isnt just about systems - its about the people behind them. The best architects dont just build workflows; they build experiences that empower 20,000+ employees to do their best work, every day.

(ref : hirist.tech)