Workday Solution Architect

Workday Solution Architect

Workday Solution Architect (Contract)
Location:

Hybrid – East Midlands (regular onsite attendance required, with remote working flexibility)

Duration:

Initial 6-month contract (Full-time)

Start:

ASAP

Must have active UK SC clearance

We're supporting a major IT services and digital transformation organisation delivering Workday services for one of the UK's most recognised engineering and manufacturing enterprises. As the organisation continues to expand its Workday landscape, we are looking for a Workday Solution Architect to support both an established live environment and the next phase of a large-scale Workday transformation programme. This role would suit a mid-level Workday Solution Architect with strong functional and technical awareness who enjoys working across architecture, integrations, data, and stakeholder engagement.

You’ll provide solution architecture support across both business‑as‑usual services and a significant Workday programme delivering additional HCM capabilities.

Key responsibilities

Supporting solution architecture across HCM, Payroll, Identity & Access Management and related Workday services

Attending stakeholder workshops and translating business requirements into solution designs

Producing solution designs and architecture documentation

Completing technical and integration impact assessments

Conducting architecture reviews and providing governance throughout delivery

Supporting implementation teams with architectural guidance

Working across Workday data structures, reporting, integrations and API discussions

Analysing source and target system integrations

Supporting technical investigations and resolving architectural challenges

Providing solution architecture, impact assessments and technical guidance for change requests and enhancements

Collaborating with Workday Professional Services, the incumbent AMS partner, and enterprise application owners to ensure successful delivery

Programme Scope – Existing Live Workday Environment
Current modules include:

Core HCM

Core Compensation

Talent Acquisition

Talent Management

Absence

Peakon

Existing integrations

Payroll platform

Benefits platform

SAP S/4HANA HR minimaster

Microsoft Entra ID

Single Sign-On (SSO)

DocuSign

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Upcoming Programme (Drop 2)
You’ll help shape the delivery of:

Learning

Advanced Compensation

Additional Talent capabilities

What We’re Looking For – Essential

Experience working as a Workday Solution Architect, Technical Consultant or Senior Functional Consultant with architecture responsibilities

Good understanding of Workday HCM architecture

Experience producing solution designs and performing impact assessments

Knowledge of Workday integrations and APIs

Understanding of Workday data structures and reporting concepts

Experience engaging with business and technical stakeholders

Ability to work within a complex enterprise environment

Desirable

Exposure to Payroll and Identity & Access Management

Experience integrating Workday with ERP, payroll or identity platforms

Previous experience supporting Workday implementation programmes and BAU services simultaneously

Experience working alongside Workday Professional Services and AMS providers

This is an opportunity to join a high‑profile enterprise Workday programme supporting one of the UK's largest digital HR transformations. You’ll work across live services and new delivery, collaborating with multiple specialist partners and enterprise technology teams while gaining exposure to a broad Workday ecosystem.

If you’re an experienced Workday professional looking to step into, or further develop, your solution architecture career within a complex enterprise environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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