Workday Architect (Techno-Functional)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Workday Architect (Techno-Functional)

Location: Jersey City, NJ (On-site)

Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099)

About the Opportunity

ZipStaff is seeking an experienced Techno-Functional Workday Architect to serve as the bridge between HR business stakeholders and technical delivery teams for a leading private banking and financial services organization.

In this role, you will own end-to-end solution design across Workday HCM and Integrations, combining deep functional expertise with hands-on technical capability to deliver scalable, compliant, and efficient enterprise solutions.

What You’ll Do:

Functional Configuration:

• Lead solution design across Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Talent, and Payroll modules.
• Partner with HR teams to translate business requirements into scalable Workday configurations.
• Conduct impact assessments for releases, enhancements, and regulatory changes.
• Own governance frameworks for access, role rationalization, and audit readiness.
• Follow SDLC framework for enhancements and projects.

Integration Architecture & Delivery:

• Design, develop, and support inbound/outbound integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Web Services (REST/SOAP APIs), BIRT reporting, and XML/XSLT transformations.
• Lead the full integration lifecycle: requirements → mapping → build → test → deploy → post-production support.
• Troubleshoot integration failures and optimize performance.
• Oversee vendor integrations (payroll providers, benefits vendors, ServiceNow, background check vendors, etc.).
• Implement secure authentication protocols (SFTP, OAuth, certificates, API security).

Program & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead cross-functional workshops and discovery sessions.
• Translate BRDs into user stories and technical design documentation.
• Provide executive-level updates on roadmap, risk, and integration stability.
• Mentor junior analysts, integration developers, and functional configurators.
• Drive release management strategy and regression testing coordination.
• Maintain detailed documentation related to project work, HR systems frameworks, and process guides.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of hands-on Workday experience with strong depth in HCM configuration and/or security.
• 5+ years of Workday integration experience (Studio, EIB, APIs strongly preferred).
• Experience supporting or leading full lifecycle Workday implementations or major tenant refreshes.
• Experience operating in regulated or compliance-driven environments.
• Strong understanding of data governance and security best practices.
• Proven ability to lead solution design, workshops, and cross-functional delivery.
• Ability to work on-site in Jersey City, NJ.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep experience across multiple Workday HCM modules (Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Talent, Payroll).
• Strong hands-on expertise with Workday Studio and complex integration patterns.
• Prior experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience mentoring junior Workday resources.

About ZipStaff

ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches and long-term success.

To apply , please submit your resume highlighting your Workday HCM and integration architecture experience.