Workday Sr. Architect

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Workday Sr. Architect provides thought leadership and subject matter expertise on effective use of process, data and technology, innovative business solutions, and technology industry trends to enable the business strategies of the clients of the Universitys ERP system. As a member of the Sustainment team, partners closely with HR, Finance,
IT and other key stakeholders to simplify, scale and deliver value from functional process and Workday. Works on process design and flows, improves processes and demonstrates the
return on technological capabilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Occasionally work after hours and weekends as required to meet planned project deadlines and respond to unplanned outages
• Ability to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other computer components/peripherals
• Travel between home and work and work-related destinations
• Travel (locally, regionally, and nationally) to professional conferences
• Lift and carry equipment weighing 40lbs without assistance
• Sit still for extended periods

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, skills & ability :

• Ability to handle complex issues, influence and problem-solve
• Ability to effectively manage a heavy workload, competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy, and demonstrate judgment and discretion in the sharing of confidential and sensitive information
• Resourceful, flexible, and able to anticipate and resolve problems effectively, with a capacity for understanding the relationship of specific tasks to the broader operations and administrative functions
• Advanced spreadsheet, database and word processing skills, including understanding of relational databases
• A superb collaborator and communicator who can effectively translate business needs into technical and process solutions
• Proven ability to manage software initiatives of varying sizes and complexity and work closely with business and end users
• Knowledge of HR or related business processes
• Must be detail oriented with high degree of accuracy and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking and prioritizing is necessary
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure and time constraints
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to apply systems knowledge to troubleshoot and analyze new issues
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Strong analytical skills ability to identify key question, sources of best information, understand nuances, and present clear findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences

Education & experience :

• Workday Professional Certification in one or more of the following: Workday domains: Core HCM, Financial Management, Payroll (US), Adaptive Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Absence, Time Tracking, Compensation, Security, Analytics and Reporting
• Bachelors degree in business administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, or another related field required
• Eight years of relevant experience with at least one full deployment project
• Hands-on configuration experience in at least two or more Workday domains: Core HCM, Financial Management, Payroll (US), Adaptive Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Absence, Time Tracking, Compensation, Security, Analytics and Reporting
• Strong process analysis experience in business system processes
• Experience in analyzing operational needs and anticipating ways in which technology or processes can offer improvements or transformation opportunities
• Experience teaching and supporting other members on the team, sharing knowledge freely and building up the team
• Prior experience in higher education preferred

WORK HOURS

Full Time, Exempt

7.75 hours/daily, 38.75 hours/weekly