Techno-Functional Workday Architect
ZipStaff
About the role
Contract role in Jersey City, on site three days a week, with no relocation option. About 75% of the work is Workday integration delivery using Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, REST/SOAP APIs, BIRT, XML, and XSLT, alongside solution design across HCM modules. You’ll need 5+ years in Workday configuration or security and integrations, including Payroll Integrations, plus experience in regulated environments and mentoring junior team members.
ZipStaff is seeking a Techno-Functional Workday Architect to serve as a bridge between HR business stakeholders and technical delivery teams for a major financial services organization.
This role owns end-to-end solution design across Workday HCM and Integrations, combining deep functional knowledge with hands-on technical capability to design scalable, compliant, and efficient enterprise solutions. The current focus is heavily on integration development and delivery (approximately 75% or higher), with the ability to jump into enhancement projects and full lifecycle work immediately. The position is on-site 3 days per week in Jersey City, NJ (185 Hudson St #1150, Jersey City, NJ 07311) and is not open to relocation.
What You’ll Do
Lead solution design across Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Talent, and Payroll modules.
Partner with HR teams to translate business requirements into scalable Workday configurations.
Conduct impact assessments for releases, enhancements, and regulatory changes.
Own governance frameworks for access, role rationalization, and audit readiness.
Follow SDLC framework for enhancements and projects.
Design, develop, and support inbound/outbound integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Web Services (REST/SOAP APIs), BIRT reporting, XML, and XSLT transformations.
Lead integration lifecycle management from requirements through mapping, build, test, deploy, and post-production support.
Troubleshoot integration failures, optimize performance, and oversee vendor integrations (e.g., payroll providers, benefits vendors, ServiceNow, background check vendors).
Implement secure authentication protocols (SFTP, OAuth, certificates, API security).
Lead cross-functional workshops and discovery sessions; translate BRDs into user stories and technical design documentation.
Provide executive-level updates on roadmap, risk, and integration stability.
Mentor junior analysts, integration developers, and functional configurators.
Drive release management strategy and regression testing coordination.
Maintain detailed documentation related to project work, HR Systems internal documentation, frameworks, and process guides.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of Workday experience in HCM configuration and/or security.
5+ years of Workday integration experience (Studio, EIB, APIs), including Studio Integration and Workday Payroll Integrations.
Experience supporting or leading full lifecycle Workday implementations or major tenant refreshes.
Ability to jump right in and handle enhancement projects and ongoing delivery with minimal ramp-up.
Experience operating in regulated or compliance-driven environments.
Strong understanding of data governance and security best practices.
Excellent communication skills (communication is key).
Ability to work on-site 3 days per week in Jersey City, NJ (not open to relocation).
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll Integrations and related vendor connections.
Background supporting both functional configuration and technical integration work in a financial services or regulated environment.
Prior mentoring of junior team members and driving release management or regression testing.
Experience with secure authentication protocols and complex integration troubleshooting.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) + 401(k) matching
Paid time off
Referral Program