Workday Technical Architect

Job Title : Workday Technical Architect (Implementation & Integration)

Location : Remote (India-based)

Job Type : Full-Time

Notice Period : Immediate Joiners required

Job Function : Human Resources - Digital Transformation

About 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 workplace—from hiring and onboarding to payroll and performance.

You’ll 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 outcomes.

Critical 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 isn’t just about systems it’s about the people behind them. The best architects don’t just build workflows; they build experiences that empower 25,000+ employees to do their best work, every day.”