Workday Functional Architect

Position Overview The Workday Functional Architect is the most senior Workday subject‑matter authority at Revantage. This role serves as the internal expert across the entire Workday HCM platform, spans all functional domains, and is the definitive escalation point for complex solutioning, architectural decisions, and cross‑module design. As a hands‑on, high‑impact role, you will lead solution design for complex, cross‑cutting requirements, define configuration standards, govern integration architecture, advise on release strategy, and ensure the platform evolves in a scalable, maintainable, and enterprise‑aligned manner. You will be the trusted advisor to Product Owners, IT leadership, and senior HR stakeholders across the portfolio. Key Responsibilities Serve as the highest‑level internal Workday authority across Core HCM, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Learning, Benefits, US Payroll, Onboarding, People Analytics, Workday Help, and Peakon. Lead solution design for complex, cross‑module, and enterprise‑wide requirements that span multiple PortCos, geographies, or functional domains. Define and govern configuration standards, design patterns, naming conventions, and architectural guardrails across the Workday tenant. Evaluate trade‑offs between configuration, custom reporting, and integration approaches, documenting architectural decisions with clear rationale. Provide expert guidance on Workday’s evolving product roadmap and assess the impact of bi‑annual releases on the tenant architecture. Identify technical debt, consolidation opportunities, and areas where legacy design decisions need reassessment or retirement. Cross‑Functional & PortCo Solutioning Act as the primary escalation resource for Product Owners when requirements exceed module‑level complexity or require cross‑domain coordination. Design scalable solutions deployable across multiple PortCos while allowing entity‑specific variation. Partner with HR leaders, Finance, Legal, and Compliance teams to translate business requirements into Workday architecture that is technically sound and strategically aligned. Lead discovery and design workshops with PortCo stakeholders for high‑complexity initiatives, new product rollouts, or structural changes. Integration & Data Architecture Partner closely with the IT team to oversee integration architecture between Workday and third‑party systems including payroll providers, benefits carriers, and analytics platforms. Embed data governance principles into platform design, focusing on data lineage, tenant configuration, and reporting structures. Ensure security, SSO, provisioning, and audit requirements are addressed within the platform design. Governance & Standards Establish and maintain a Workday Centre of Excellence (CoE) framework – including design review processes, change management standards, and release governance. Own the architectural decision log, design documentation, and configuration standards library. Conduct periodic platform audits to identify configuration drift, unused functionality, or compliance gaps. Champion Workday best practices and keep the team current with Workday Community, certification updates, and product innovations. Team Leadership & Development Mentor and coach Product Owners and Associate Product Owners, elevating the overall capability of the People Technology team. Provide technical review and sign‑off on major configuration changes before deployment to production. Support hiring, onboarding, and skills development across the Workday functional team. Represent the People Technology function in enterprise architecture forums, vendor discussions, and executive briefings. Required Qualifications 10+ years of Workday functional experience with deep hands‑on expertise across at least five Workday modules. Demonstrated experience as a lead architect or senior consultant on complex, multi‑entity or global Workday implementations. Strong command of Workday business process framework, security model, reporting, and calculated fields. Proven experience solutioning across Core HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Payroll, and at least two additional modules. Experience with Workday integration technologies. Exceptional ability to translate ambiguous, complex business requirements into clear, scalable Workday solutions. Experience operating in a federated, multi‑entity, or shared‑services model – ideally across a portfolio of companies. Strong executive communication skills and ability to present architectural recommendations clearly to non‑technical audiences. Workday Pro certification(s) in one or more modules is strongly preferred but not mandatory. Prior experience in consulting and the Workday partner ecosystem is a plus. Preferred Qualifications Experience in real estate, financial services, or private‑equity‑backed portfolio environments. Exposure to Peakon, HiredScore, Paradox, or other Workday‑adjacent HR technology products. Experience supporting or leading Workday Annual Releases and Feature Opt‑In evaluations. Background in HR technology strategy – evaluating build vs. buy and best‑of‑breed vs. platform decisions. Compensation and Benefits Base Compensation : $125,000 – $175,000 per year. Actual base compensation may vary based on location and experience. Total Direct Compensation : Eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation annually. Benefits : Health insurance coverage Retirement savings plan (401(k)) Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) Hybrid Work Policy Productivity Hours – weekly meeting‑free work time Summer Fridays Work From Anywhere Month In‑house and external learning & development opportunities Generous wellness benefits EEO Statement Revantage is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. 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