Job Title: Workday Technical Architect (Implementation & Integration)
Location: Remote (India-based)
Job Type: Full-Time
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 workplacefrom 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 20,000+ employees to do their best work, every day.
