Workday Architect

In this role, you will serve as the Workday systems subject matter expert and primary contact for day-to-day support of Workday business processes, integrations, reporting, dashboards, configuration, and Adaptive Planning to ensure consistent and high-quality business operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the Workday Architect Managing securities, integrations, and other related platforms across Workday
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations related to financial data within Workday.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into Workday system requirements.
• Adhere to Workday best practices, including data governance, security and compliance.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards and documentation to support business operations and decision-making.
• Partner with IT and stakeholder teams to test, deploy and maintain system updates and enhancements. Review upgrade documentation and ensure existing processes will continue to operate as expected.
• Assist in managing test environment(s) and ensure system changes are vetted before being placed into a production environment.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity within Workday Financials or HCM by conducting regular audits and data analysis.
• Analyze data and configuration changes to support the financial audit.
• Respond quickly to complex situations that arise, resolve technical system issues, while also making recommendations for improvements.
• Participate in scheduled and ad hoc training to improve policy and process acumen; provide training and support to users as needed and contribute to a culture of continuous education.
• Provide insights on current and emerging Workday functionality and propose changes and enhancements to optimize the Workday system.
• Lead Workday IT projects and participate and collaborate in cross-functional projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Workday reporting, such as Advanced Reporting and OfficeConnect.
• 5+ years of experience in Workday Finance and/or HCM, with strong knowledge of the all-around architecture of the platform.
• Experience with Workday Implementation, Stabilization, and Optimization
• Strong understanding of Workday Integrations and Securities in Enterprise-Level environments
• Workday Pro certification in Finance, HCM, Securities, Integrations, or other Workday modules strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Workday security and role-based permissions management.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a proven record of accomplishment of effectively interfacing, training, and presenting information to multiple levels of an organization.
• Experience with Workday integrations, including web services, EIBs, and connectors.
• General knowledge and understanding of data security and consumer privacy standards.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Sweetwater “Ideal” Team-Player

• WOWs The Customer - Deep passion and desire for creating amazing customer & colleague experiences
• Get Things Done - Great work ethic and moves with a sense of urgency
• Obsesses over the Details – committed to paying attention to the details
• Drives Continuous Improvement – Always focusing on effective and efficient work and way to get better
• Develops the Future – committed to pursuit of growing personally & professionally and has a focus on bringing your colleagues along with you on that journey

We function best as a unified team, so relocation to our state-of-the-art campus in Fort Wayne, IN is required.