Workday Product Architect II

Job Description:

• Lead the development of scalable and secure Finance system architecture aligned with organizational goals, business needs, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, IS, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, recommend solutions, and ensure successful implementation
• Develop integration strategies between Workday and other enterprise systems
• Optimize business processes using Workday Finance functionalities and automation capabilities
• Provide guidance on data governance, internal controls, and audit compliance within Workday
• Oversee complex configuration and system changes, ensuring best practices and minimal disruption
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of high-complexity system issues escalated by support or operations teams
• Maintain documentation of Finance system architecture, integration designs, and process flows
• Mentor and support consulting and technical teams involved in Workday HR/Payroll/Finance implementations
• Stay current with Workday updates, industry trends, and emerging technologies to suggest continuous improvements
• Ensure alignment across modules and touchpoints within Workday and other systems

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis
• 8+ years of progressive experience working with Workday platforms
• Significant hands-on expertise in at least two of HCM, Payroll, or Finance modules
• 3+ years of experience in a Workday architectural, lead configuration, or technical design role
• Proven expertise in system architecture, integration design, Workday security models, and compliance controls
• Solid understanding of HR, Payroll, and Finance principles, business processes, and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing integrations between Workday and other enterprise systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex, cross-module issues
• Experience collaborating with senior HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to define and deliver Workday strategy
• Workday Financials Certification and Workday Reporting preferred
• Knowledge of Workday grants and Adaptive preferred
• All remote work must be performed within one of the MCW registered payroll states: Wisconsin, Alabama, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, or Utah

Benefits:

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental
• Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.