[Hiring] Workday Architect @Voyager Technologies, Inc.

Role Description

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Workday Architect, reporting directly to Sr. Director, Workforce Systems & Payroll. The Workday Architect will be responsible for the technical design, scalability, and long-term strategy of the organization's Workday ecosystem. This role translates business requirements into sound technical architecture across HCM, Payroll, and related modules, and serves as the top-level escalation point for complex configuration, integration, and data issues. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely from any US location.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and govern the overall Workday architecture, including business process frameworks, security model, tenant configuration, and integration landscape.
• Lead complex projects such as module implementations, mergers/acquisitions integrations, and major upgrades or tenant consolidations.
• Own the integration strategy between Workday and third-party/downstream systems (payroll providers, benefits carriers, time tracking, finance systems), using EIBs, Studio, Core Connectors, and/or Workday web services (SOAP/REST).
• Establish and enforce configuration standards, naming conventions, and governance practices to maintain a scalable, sustainable tenant.
• Partner with the Workforce Systems leader to translate business strategy into system roadmaps.
• Conduct architectural reviews of proposed configuration changes to assess downstream impact.
• Lead technical evaluation of new Workday releases (bi-annual updates) and advise on adoption of new features.
• Mentor Workday Administrators and analysts; act as final point of escalation for complex break/fix issues.
• Manage relationships with Workday Professional Services, AMS vendors, and implementation partners as needed.
• Ensure data integrity, security compliance, and audit readiness across the tenant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of Workday experience, including at least 3 years in an architect or lead technical design capacity.
• Deep expertise across multiple Workday modules (HCM required; Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Time Tracking and/or Projects strongly preferred).
• Proven experience with Workday integration tools (Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, RaaS, Workday web services).
• Strong understanding of Workday security groups, business process configuration, and calculated fields.
• Experience leading full lifecycle implementations or major tenant transformations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical leadership.

Requirements

• Workday certifications in Integrations preferred.
• Workday Pro certification a plus.
• Occasional annual travel for team events 5-10%.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security.
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.