Workday HCM Solution Architect

Workday Hcm Solution ArchitectLocation: Hybrid 3x a week in Chicago (local only)Interview Mode: VirtualInterview Type: ContractNotes: 70% Solutioning 30% Core Hcm Consulting (Comp And Advanced Comp)3-5+ Years Of Workday ExperienceTop 3 Skills: Product Expertise In Hcm, Functional Configuration Work In Comp And Advanced Comp (Working With Comp Teams And Benefits Teams), Can Extend To Talent Features As Well (Ratings), Hcm Core Knowledge. Work Independently Pm Light Skills (This Isn't Heavy Pm Work But Being Able To Juggle Competing Priorities).Overview: Solution Architect/Business Analyst Needed To Augment Clients Workday Hr Tech Capabilities Team. Previous Workday Implementation Or Support Required. The Consultant Should Possess Strong Knowledge Of Workday, With Experience Configuring And Supporting Advanced And Core Compensation And One Or More Of The Additional Functional Areas – Benefits Or Us Payroll.Contractor's Role: Will Serve In A Hr Technology Role To Support Client's Workday Advanced Compensation Cycle. Consultant Will Review Cycle, Understand Desired Changes For Cycle, Consult On Solution/Best Practice And Configure And Implement Solutions. In Addition To The Annual Cycle, Consultant Will Work On Miscellaneous Defect And Enhancement Projects In Compensation, Core Hr Or Us Payroll Functional Areas. Will Be Responsible For Functional And Technical Guidance And Consulting Throughout The Lifecycle Of Each Project, Including Design, Impact Analysis, Configuration, Security, Testing And Implementation. Will Research And Evaluate Options, Recommend Alternative Solutions, Impacts, Prioritize Deliverables And Drive Each Unit Of Work To Completion. Will Work Closely With Hr Compensation Smes To Prioritize Work, Plan Deliverables, Translate Complex Global Business Requirements Into System Solutions And Configuration, As Well As System Developers On Integration And Other Technical Design Considerations.Qualifications (Must Haves): • Workday Hcm Solution Architect With Previous Experience Implementing Or Supporting Complex Advanced Compensation Cycle. Additional Experience Supporting Or Implementing Either Benefits Or Us Payroll. • Adept At Testing And Troubleshooting Integration Issues And Defining Requirements For New Integrations • Experience Loading Data With Workday Eibs • Strong Consulting And Communication Skills Needed To Work With Hr Leaders And Partners And Review And Prioritize Work And Offer Solutions • Project Management, Strong Analytical Skills And Attention To Detail • Ability To Work Well With Business Subject Matter Experts And Technical Resources To Deliver Work On Time According To Project Schedule. • Knowledge Of System Capabilities, Usually Acquired Through Formal Training Or Experience, Is Required To Assess Automation And Configuration Possibilities • Organizational Skills Are Required To Develop And Monitor Project Plans As Well As Organize Time/Juggle Competing Priorities Effectively • Ability To Work Under Tight Deadlines, Handling Multiple Assignments Simultaneously Is Essential