Workday Solution Architect

Xcede

Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by Xcede

Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Immediate Start

£500 - £700 Daily

Contract/Project - Remote

Workday Solution Architect (Contract)
Location: Hybrid - East Midlands (regular onsite attendance required, with remote working flexibility)
Duration: Initial 6-month contract (Full-time)
Start: ASAP
Must have active UK SC clearance

We're supporting a major IT services and digital transformation organisation delivering Workday services for one of the UK's most recognised engineering and manufacturing enterprises.
As the organisation continues to expand its Workday landscape, we're looking for a Workday Solution Architect to support both an established live environment and the next phase of a large-scale Workday transformation programme.
This role would suit a mid-level Workday Solution Architect with strong functional and technical awareness who enjoys working across architecture, integrations, data, and stakeholder engagement.

You'll provide solution architecture support across both business-as-usual services and a significant Workday programme delivering additional HCM capabilities.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting solution architecture across HCM, Payroll, Identity & Access Management and related Workday services
Attending stakeholder workshops and translating business requirements into solution designs
Producing solution designs and architecture documentation
Completing technical and integration impact assessments
Conducting architecture reviews and providing governance throughout delivery
Supporting implementation teams with architectural guidance
Working across Workday data structures, reporting, integrations and API discussions
Analysing source and target system integrations
Supporting technical investigations and resolving architectural challenges
Providing solution architecture, impact assessments and technical guidance for change requests and enhancements
Collaborating with Workday Professional Services, the incumbent AMS partner, and enterprise application owners to ensure successful delivery

Programme Scope Existing Live Workday Environment Current modules include:

Core HCM
Core Compensation
Talent Acquisition
Talent Management
Absence
Peakon

Existing integrations include:

Payroll platform
Benefits platform
SAP S/4HANA HR minimaster
Microsoft Entra ID
Single Sign-On (SSO)
DocuSign
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Outlook

Upcoming Programme (Drop 2) You'll help shape the delivery of:

Learning
Advanced Compensation
Additional Talent capabilities

What We're Looking For Essential:

Experience working as a Workday Solution Architect, Technical Consultant or Senior Functional Consultant with architecture responsibilities
Good understanding of Workday HCM architecture
Experience producing solution designs and performing impact assessments
Knowledge of Workday integrations and APIs
Understanding of Workday data structures and reporting concepts
Experience engaging with business and technical stakeholders
Ability to work within a complex enterprise environment

Desirable:

Exposure to Payroll and Identity & Access Management
Experience integrating Workday with ERP, payroll or identity platforms
Previous experience supporting Workday implementation programmes and BAU services simultaneously
Experience working alongside Workday Professional Services and AMS providers

This is an opportunity to join a high-profile enterprise Workday programme supporting one of the UK's largest digital HR transformations. You'll work across live services and new delivery, collaborating with multiple specialist partners and enterprise technology teams while gaining exposure to a broad Workday ecosystem.

If you're an experienced Workday professional looking to step into, or further develop, your solution architecture career within a complex enterprise environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Reference: 3139365880

https://jobs.careeraddict.com/post/113555939

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