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Job Title: Workday Architect (Techno-Functional)

Location: Jersey City, NJ (On-site)

Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099)

About the Opportunity

ZipStaff is seeking an experienced Techno-Functional Workday Architect to serve as the bridge between HR business stakeholders and technical delivery teams for a leading private banking and financial services organization.

In this role, you will own end-to-end solution design across Workday HCM and Integrations, combining deep functional expertise with hands-on technical capability to deliver scalable, compliant, and efficient enterprise solutions.

What You’ll Do:

Functional Configuration:

Lead solution design across Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Talent, and Payroll modules.
Partner with HR teams to translate business requirements into scalable Workday configurations.
Conduct impact assessments for releases, enhancements, and regulatory changes.
Own governance frameworks for access, role rationalization, and audit readiness.
Follow SDLC framework for enhancements and projects.

Integration Architecture & Delivery:

Design, develop, and support inbound/outbound integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Web Services (REST/SOAP APIs), BIRT reporting, and XML/XSLT transformations.
Lead the full integration lifecycle: requirements → mapping → build → test → deploy → post-production support.
Troubleshoot integration failures and optimize performance.
Oversee vendor integrations (payroll providers, benefits vendors, ServiceNow, background check vendors, etc.).
Implement secure authentication protocols (SFTP, OAuth, certificates, API security).

Program & Stakeholder Management:

Lead cross-functional workshops and discovery sessions.
Translate BRDs into user stories and technical design documentation.
Provide executive-level updates on roadmap, risk, and integration stability.
Mentor junior analysts, integration developers, and functional configurators.
Drive release management strategy and regression testing coordination.
Maintain detailed documentation related to project work, HR systems frameworks, and process guides.

Required Qualifications:

7+ years of hands-on Workday experience with strong depth in HCM configuration and/or security.
5+ years of Workday integration experience (Studio, EIB, APIs strongly preferred).
Experience supporting or leading full lifecycle Workday implementations or major tenant refreshes.
Experience operating in regulated or compliance-driven environments.
Strong understanding of data governance and security best practices.
Proven ability to lead solution design, workshops, and cross-functional delivery.
Ability to work on-site in Jersey City, NJ.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

Deep experience across multiple Workday HCM modules (Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Talent, Payroll).
Strong hands-on expertise with Workday Studio and complex integration patterns.
Prior experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries.
Experience mentoring junior Workday resources.

About ZipStaff

ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches and long-term success.

To apply, please submit your resume highlighting your Workday HCM and integration architecture experience.

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