Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking (PATTS) Solution Architect

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Posted May 12, 2026

Remote · US ยท ask about Worldwide Full Time

Overview

This role is part of a Workday Practice team focused on delivering Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions. The position involves working on assessments and full transformations to help organizations improve business decision-making through Workday HCM.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a hands-on HCM Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, and/or Scheduling Solution Architect on assigned projects.
  • Facilitate design sessions and capture client requirements.
  • Configure creative Workday solutions and mentor other consultants.
  • Manage documentation, configuration, testing support, go-live support, and post-production (hypercare) support.
  • Collaborate within an innovative team culture to enable continuous improvement.
  • Communicate challenges and process improvements to project leadership.
  • Demonstrate consultative skills and maintain high customer satisfaction.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience using Workday payroll, absence, time tracking, etc.; OR
  • Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; OR
  • No degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Participation in at least 5 full Workday payroll implementations.
  • Current Workday Certification in one or more of the following: Payroll for USA, Time Tracking, Absence.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%, balanced with remote work and office locations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience executing projects within a structured methodology.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including RFP responses, white papers, and client presentations.
  • Experience with implementations in state or local government environments.
  • Background working in HR departments with an understanding of organizational challenges.
  • Experience in ERP software sales cycles, including RFx responses and oral presentations.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual salary range: $135,000 to $225,000, depending on skills, experience, certifications, and other factors.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including:
    • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
    • Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays
    • Eligibility for discretionary variable incentive bonus
    • Parental leave and adoption assistance
    • 401(k) retirement plan
    • Basic and supplemental life insurance
    • Health savings account, dental/vision, and dependent care flexible spending accounts
    • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
    • Student loan paydown
    • Tuition reimbursement and personal development opportunities
    • Skills development and certifications
    • Employee referral program
    • Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach
    • Emergency back-up childcare program
    • Mobility stipend

Location & Travel

  • Up to 50% travel required, with a balance of remote work and office presence.
  • On-site support may be needed for key project milestones.

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