HRIS Payroll Architect

Senior HRIS Technology Architect (Workday Payroll & Absence)

A well-established enterprise organization is seeking an experienced HRIS Technology Architect to lead the design, optimization, and support of its HR technology ecosystem. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior HRIS professional with deep expertise in Workday Payroll, Absence Management, and enterprise integrations who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while driving strategic improvements.

You'll play a critical role in ensuring payroll and HR systems are scalable, compliant, and aligned with business objectives, while partnering closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Technology teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise payroll integrations across HR, payroll, finance, and third-party systems.
• Validate payroll data flows, calculations, compliance requirements, and financial controls.
• Ensure integrations are scalable, reliable, and support evolving business needs.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday Absence functionality.
• Manage integrations between Workday and third-party leave management, time tracking, and benefits platforms.
• Ensure accurate and seamless data exchange across systems.
• Lead configuration, testing, validation, and deployment of complex payroll and absence solutions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, automate manual processes, and improve system performance.
• Recommend enhancements that improve user experience and operational efficiency.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for complex payroll, absence, and integration issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions while maintaining compliance and business continuity.
• Mentor HRIS team members by establishing best practices, documentation standards, and governance processes.
• Drive ongoing enhancements across the HR technology landscape.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve operational effectiveness and support future growth.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise HRIS, payroll, or ERP platforms.
• Strong hands-on experience with Workday Payroll and Workday Absence.
• Experience configuring and supporting third-party payroll, leave, time tracking, or benefits integrations.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and enterprise system architecture.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Workday Pro Payroll, Workday Absence, CPP, or similar certifications are highly desirable.

If you're an experienced HRIS professional looking to make a significant impact in a complex Workday environment, we'd love to hear from you.