Workday Sana Architect

VARITE is looking for a qualified Workday Sana Architect for one of its clients located in San Francisco Bay Area,CAWHAT THE CLIENT DOES? An American Software company that provides a suite of tools intended to support the development and deployment of large-scale service-oriented software installations. WHAT WE DO? Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services. Job Title: Workday Sana Architect Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA Duration: 6 months Pay rate: $85.71 - $90.00/HR (Depends on the Experience)HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO: Job Description: 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-n expertise in: Core HCM Workday Learning Deep knowledge f Workday Security Framework and Reporting (Advanced, Matrix, Composite). Experience with Workday Skills Cloud and Talent Marketplace is preferred. Experience designing enterprise-level integration (Studi, EIB, Cre Connectors). Sana UI Cloud Experience designing r implementing Sana UI Cloud enhancements within Workday environment. Knowledge f AI-powered search, conversational UX, and workflow extensions. Experience building intuitive HR digital front drs and intelligent learning interfaces. WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO WIN: 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. If this opportunity interests you, please respond by clicking on EasyApply. Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Refer them to us and if they are hired, you could be eligible for our employee referral bonus! Help us grow our team with top talent from your network. VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

Created: 2026-03-10