We are seeking a skilled Senior Workday Solutions Architect to lead and design human resources technology solutions that align with business transformation initiatives. As the Workday Solutions Architect, you will play a critical role in supporting HR transformation by delivering integrated, scalable, and efficient Workday solutions across core HR, talent management, payroll, and other HR functions.
The ideal candidate will have extensive consulting experience with the ability to define strategic roadmaps, deliver comprehensive business cases, and drive value identification and realization. The successful candidate will work closely with HR and business stakeholders to ensure that Workday implementations align with organizational objectives and deliver clear ROI.
This is a hybrid-working role reporting to our Enterprise Architecture Director.
Key responsibilitiesSolution Architecture: Design and implement Workday-based solutions to meet HR transformation goals. Create robust architectures that integrate HR processes and technology, including Core HR, Talent Management, Payroll, Benefits, Learning, and Compensation.HR Transformation Leadership: Provide strategic oversight and technical guidance to support HR transformation initiatives and HR technology support operations. Collaborate with HR stakeholders to develop and implement digital HR solutions that enhance employee experience, streamline operations, and improve business performance.Consulting Expertise: Utilise consulting experience to assess business requirements, identify opportunities for optimization, and develop tailored Workday solutions. Advise on best practices and innovative approaches to HR transformation using the Workday platform.Value Identification & Realization: Lead efforts to ensure that Workday solutions deliver tangible business value. Continuously measure outcomes and implement improvements to realize full benefits from HR transformation projects.Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with HR, IT, and other key business units to gather requirements, develop solutions, and execute implementation strategies. Act as a liaison between technical teams and business users to ensure alignment with strategic goals.Project Delivery: Lead project teams through all phases of Workday implementation, from requirements analysis and architecture design to configuration, testing, and go-live support. Manage timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery of HR transformation projects.Compliance & Governance: Ensure solutions comply with all relevant regulatory and governance requirements, especially in relation to HR and employee data. Implement security best practices and ensure data integrity throughout the system lifecycle.Continuous Innovation: Stay current with the latest Workday releases and innovations. Apply this knowledge to propose new solutions, tools, or enhancements that can further optimize HR operations and deliver continuous improvement.What you bring to the roleExperience:Minimum 8+ years of experience in designing and implementing Workday solutions, with a strong focus on HR modules such as Core HR, Talent Management, Payroll, Benefits, Learning, and Compensation.Proven experience in a consulting role, advising clients or internal stakeholders on HR technology transformation, IT support operations and Workday best practices.Demonstrated experience in business case creation, value identification, and delivering measurable ROI from Workday implementations.Technical Skills:Expertise in Workday HCM and other Workday modules (Talent, Payroll, Compensation, Learning).Hands-on experience with Workday configuration, reporting, and integrations.Strong understanding of HR processes and how Workday solutions can optimize and automate HR functions involving upstream and downstream applications.Workday certification in HCM or other relevant modules is preferred.Soft Skills:Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.Strong leadership abilities and experience leading cross-functional teams in large-scale Workday implementations.Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering efficient, user-centric HR solutions.Education:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
About usWe help our clients navigate their clinical development and commercialization journey by connecting best-in-class scientific knowledge, market intelligence, actionable data, cutting-edge tech, communication, and creative execution.
With a global presence and a wide range of career paths, the career possibilities are expanding at Inizio. We're a growing global team of 11,700 - a $1.5bn revenue business working with the world's leading health and life sciences businesses, and we have exciting growth plans. Whoever and wherever you are, we'll empower you with the autonomy you need to experiment, learn, and grow. We'll make sure that you feel valued, supported, and confident being yourself at work. And of course, because we're helping our clients to transform healthcare and improve millions of lives you can feel pride in your work at Inizio.
Why Join Us?Play a key role in transforming HR processes and shaping the future of work through innovative Workday solutions.Work with a dynamic and collaborative team committed to driving meaningful HR change and delivering business impact.Competitive compensation and benefits package with opportunities for growth and professional development.Our PledgeAt Inizio, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity, and inspire the next generation of change-makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long-term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability.
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