Principal Workday Solutions Architect (HCM/Compensation)

Location: San Jose, California, United States

Salary: USD 157,700–210,300 per year

Company

hirify.global builds large-scale data storage systems and infrastructure for AI-driven data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise environments.

What you will do

• Collaborate with HR business teams and Workday IT experts on system design, user experience, process design, and complex issue resolution.
• Lead the design and implementation of Workday solutions as a subject matter expert across relevant modules.
• Define end-to-end processes, provide guidance on best practices, and optimize Workday architecture and configuration.
• Provide technical leadership, troubleshoot complex issues, and address stakeholder and enterprise-wide requirements.
• Monitor Workday releases and trends and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Previous Workday experience, including recent experience supporting HR functions in a global professional services environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Workday modules including Core HCM, Security, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Talent, and Payroll.
• Strong understanding of HR business processes, Workday architecture, system logic, and configuration.
• Ability to translate business needs and technical solutions into meaningful outcomes for HR and leadership.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and functional issues.
• Experience with agile, iterative, and waterfall project delivery methodologies.
• Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, problem-solving, and senior stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence and its subsets.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with opportunities to lead innovative projects and develop professional skills.
• Full-time employment with paid vacation and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance, plus flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement, transit benefits, employee assistance programs, employee stock purchase plan, and 401(k).
• Potential eligibility for short-term or sales incentives, long-term incentives, and restricted stock units depending on role and performance.

Hiring process

• Applications are anticipated to remain open until June 1, 2026, but may close earlier if the position is filled.
• Applicants requiring an accommodation should contact jobs.accommodations@wdc.com with the requested accommodation, job title, and requisition number.