Workday Sana Architect

Pay Rate Range: $85.71 - $90.00/HR (Depends on the Experience) Role Overview The Workday HCM & Learning Architect serves as a strategic techno-functional advisor and solution architect, driving the design, development, and optimization of Workday HCM and Workday Learning solutions, enhanced by Sana UI Cloud capabilities. This role focuses on end-to-end solution architecture, experience transformation, intelligent learning enablement, and scalable configuration design-ensuring alignment with HR digital strategy, workforce transformation, and user experience innovation. Key Responsibilities: Solution Architecture & Advisory • Act as solution architect for Workday HCM and Workday Learning implementations and enhancements. • Advise HR and business leaders on digital HR strategy, workforce transformation, and intelligent learning ecosystems. • Define scalable, future-ready architecture leveraging Workday native capabilities and Sana UI Cloud enhancements. • Design governance frameworks for configuration, security, reporting, and data integrity. Workday Learning & Talent Development • Architect and configure Workday Learning, including learning campaigns, content management, certifications, blended learning, and skill-based learning models. • Design learning journeys aligned with competency frameworks and talent strategies. • Enable AI-driven learning discovery and personalized learning paths through Sana UI Cloud. • Integrate learning with Talent, Performance, Succession, and Skills Cloud. Sana UI Cloud Experience Enablement • Design modern, intuitive HR and Learning user experiences using Sana UI Cloud. • Build intelligent UI extensions and conversational interfaces that enhance employee self-service and manager workflows. • Develop experience-layer optimizations without compromising Workday core integrity. • Enable guided workflows, AI-powered recommendations, and knowledge discovery. Development & Configuration Leadership • Lead configuration and build across Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, Payroll, and Learning modules. • Architect integrations between Workday, learning content providers, payroll, and downstream enterprise systems. • Define reporting and analytics strategy for workforce insights, compliance, and learning effectiveness. • Lead prototype development, design workshops, and solution demos. • Drive release adoption strategy for new Workday features and innovation roadmap. Global & Compliance Enablement • Architect localization and statutory compliance solutions for US, Mexico, UK, and India. • Support multi-country learning governance, compliance training frameworks, and audit readiness. • Define global security model and role-based access architecture. Transformation & Innovation • Lead HR technology transformation initiatives. • Enable skills-based workforce planning using Workday Skills Cloud. • Drive automation of HR and Learning processes. • Provide thought leadership on AI-enabled HR and intelligent learning platforms. Required Expertise Workday Expertise: • Strong hands-on expertise in: o Core HCM o Workday Learning • Deep knowledge of Workday Security Framework and Reporting (Advanced, Matrix, Composite). • Experience with Workday Skills Cloud and Talent Marketplace is preferred. • Experience designing enterprise-level integrations (Studio, EIB, Core Connectors). Sana UI Cloud • Experience designing or implementing Sana UI Cloud enhancements within Workday environments. • Knowledge of AI-powered search, conversational UX, and workflow extensions. • Experience building intuitive HR digital front doors and intelligent learning interfaces. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in HR, Information Systems, Business, or related field. • Workday certification in at least two modules (HCM and/or Learning preferred). • 5+ years of Workday experience with 3+ years in solution architecture or development leadership roles. • Proven experience leading end-to-end Workday implementations (Design → Build → Test → Deploy). • Strong advisory and stakeholder engagement capabilities. • Experience presenting architectural roadmaps to senior leadership. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and solution design skills. Preferred Skills: • Experience with HR transformation programs. • Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies. • Strong data analytics and workforce insights capability. • Exposure to AI-enabled HR platforms. • Experience integrating third-party content providers (LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, etc.). What Success Looks Like: • Scalable, future-proof Workday Learning architecture. • Modern, intuitive HR experience powered by Sana UI Cloud. • Increased learning adoption and engagement. • Strong governance and security model. • Strategic alignment between HR digital roadmap and business objectives.

Created: 2026-03-04