HCM Solutions Architect

TL;DR

HCM Solutions Architect (Workday): Lead end-to-end solution design and implementation across Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Talent, Time & Absence, Security, Reporting, and integrations with an accent on translating business requirements into scalable configurations. Focus on ensuring Workday best practices, BPF optimization, compliance, and vendor management for global deployments.

Location: Hybrid based out of Bridgewater, NJ office (US-based), with remote option most of the time and in-person collaboration as needed.

Salary: $133,000–$173,000 Annual

Company

Global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming lives of patients with serious and rare diseases.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end Workday projects, translating business requirements into technical specs for integrations, security, and reports.
• Design and configure solutions aligned with Workday best practices, BPF standards, and scalability.
• Oversee testing, UAT, incident resolution, and operational activities like year-end processes.
• Manage governance, enhancement backlog, and relationships with AMS providers and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with data security, GDPR, SOX, and audit sensitive employee data access.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, Business or related; Master’s/MBA preferred.
• 10+ years hands-on Workday experience including full lifecycle implementations, configuration, and support.
• Expertise across Workday modules: Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Time & Absence, Talent, Security.
• Deep knowledge of BPF, integrations (EIB, Connectors, Studio), Reporting & Analytics, Security.
• Experience with global deployments, tenant management, data privacy (GDPR), and HCM roadmap planning.

Nice to have

• Workday certifications.
• Integrations with payroll (ADP), ServiceNow, Oracle, Concur, or AI in HCM.
• Agile methodologies and IT Service Management.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health support, EAP, wellbeing reimbursement.
• Generous PTO, fertility/family benefits, caregiver support, flexible schedules.
• 401(k) with match, equity awards, ESPP, company-paid life/disability insurance.
• Learning Institute with LinkedIn Learning, workshops, leadership programs, mentorship.
• Employee resource groups, volunteering, recognition programs.