Job Title : Workday Technical Architect (Implementation & Integration)

Experience : 10+ Years

Location : Remote (India)

Job Function : Human Resources Digital Transformation

About the role :

We are looking for a strategic, experienced, and people-centric Workday Technical Architect to drive the design, delivery, and optimization of enterprise-grade Workday and HR automation platforms.

This leader will oversee a global techno-functional team and work closely with senior business stakeholders to implement solutions that transform how over 20,000 employees experience their workplace - from hiring and onboarding to payroll and performance.

Youll own a portfolio of technology initiatives aligned to long-term business strategy, balancing operational support with large-scale transformation.

You'll ensure systems are scalable, secure, and optimized for a fast-paced, global environment.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead the implementation, configuration, and ongoing support of Workday HCM, Workday Recruiting, and their integrations with payroll, benefits, background check, and other HR systems.

- Collaborate with HR and IT leadership to define and deliver high-value application roadmaps.

- Manage the full lifecycle of business application projects : planning, execution, governance, support, and optimization.

- Architect and implement automation workflows using platforms like Workato, and drive adoption of recruiting automation platforms (e.g., TalkPush, Harver).

- Ensure consistent documentation, knowledge bases, and user support for all application platforms.

- Apply AI and intelligent automation to improve business processes across the HR ecosystem.

- Drive vendor selection, technical evaluations, and system architecture decisions.

- Establish performance KPIs and success metrics; continuously optimize for service delivery and business outcomes.

Critical Qualifications (CTQs) :

- 10+ years of experience delivering and managing teams in enterprise software applications and automation.

- 5+ years supporting HR and Recruiting systems in a global organization (20,000+ employees); public company/SEC experience preferred.

- 3+ years leading Workday implementations and integrations, including HCM, Recruiting, and third-party systems (payroll, benefits, background checks).

- Strong project management and delivery experience, balancing long-term transformation with operational support.

- Proven experience in automation platforms (Workato preferred) and HR process optimization.

- Strong technical depth; architecture or senior-level platform design experience preferred.

- Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders, vendors, and internal development

teams.

- Knowledge of recruiting automation tools (TalkPush, Harver) highly preferred.

- Budgeting, forecasting, and IT resource planning experience.