Workday Core HCM Functional Solution Architect
General Motors
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- Oversee the end-to-end project implementation lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
- Collaborate closely with HR stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to ensure alignment between business objectives and Workday capabilities.
- Develop frameworks and solutions for various cross functional Workday projects across the broader team.
- Drive solutioning sessions with multiple functional area teams to arrive at a comprehensive, cohesive design.
- Present solutions and communicate pros and cons of options clearly and effectively.
- Provide expert guidance and thought leadership on Workday best practices, configuration, security, integrations, and reporting capabilities.
- Conduct reviews of Workday configurations to ensure adherence to standards and performance optimization.
- Stay current with Workday releases, new features, and industry trends to continuously evolve our Workday strategy.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and leverage Workday functionality to drive efficiency and enhance user experience.
- Mentor and guide junior Workday functional resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in HR technology, with at least 5 years dedicated to Workday Core HCM solution architecture roles.
- Proven expertise in designing and implementing complex Workday Core HCM solutions across multiple modules.
- Deep understanding of Workday's architectural framework, including Business Process Framework, Security, Reporting (BIRT, Custom Reports), and Integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex business problems into practical Workday solutions.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments, preferably within the manufacturing or automotive industry.
- Workday certifications in Core HCM or related modules are highly desirable.
- Experience with Workday migrations, upgrades, and post-implementation optimization.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Benefits
- From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.
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Hard skills
Workday Core HCMWorkday configurationWorkday integrationsBusiness Process FrameworkReporting (BIRT, Custom Reports)EIBCore ConnectorsWorkday Studiosolution architectureprocess improvement
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsmentoringcollaborationleadershipadaptabilityteamwork
Certifications
Workday Core HCM certificationWorkday certifications in related modules