Vice President - Senior Workday Architect
Vice President - Senior Workday Architect
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About this role
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Workday Architect to lead and evolve our Workday platform with a particular focus on Talent Acquisition Security and Global Release Management. This role requires a forwardthinking systems expert who can translate business goals into scalable secure and userfriendly solutions. As the Workday Architect you will lead a dedicated team of six employees spanning HRIS systems integration and configuration. Together your team will ensure our Workday architecture supports organizational growth compliance and a bestinclass user experience.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition Technology Strategy
- Drive the endtoend Workday technology strategy for Talent Acquisition.
- Optimize and integrate TA systems (e.g. ATS CRMs background check and assessment tools) for a seamless experience.
- Partner with TA leadership to advise on system capabilities technology innovation and longterm roadmap planning.
- Oversee onboarding and offboarding of all TArelated vendors and platforms.
- Lead improvements in TA user experience through automation and system integration.
- Align Workday configuration and TA system functionality with evolving hiring strategies.
Workday Security Leadership
- Design implement and maintain a scalable compliant Workday security model.
- Serve as the escalation point for access and data risk issues resolving with urgency and discretion.
- Partner with compliance and data privacy teams to enforce proactive access governance policies and practices.
Global Release & Change Management
- Serve as the Global Release Manager leading sprint planning and delivery within an agile SDLC framework.
- Ensure consistency in release governance and change control processes.
- Align system updates and enhancements with business priorities HR strategy and global regulatory needs.
- Facilitate collaboration across HR stakeholders to plan and prioritize Workday roadmap items.
Team Leadership
- Manage and mentor a team of 6 HR Technology professionals.
- Set goals assign responsibilities and foster professional growth within the team.
- Create an inclusive highperforming culture that values collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Candidate Profile
- 8 years of Workday HCM experience with demonstrated expertise in Talent Acquisition Security and Release Management.
- Proven track record of delivering technologyled business results by partnering with TA and HR leadership.
- Experience managing and mentoring teams ideally within a global HR technology environment.
- Strong understanding of Workday security frameworks including access governance and compliance alignment across regions.
- Skilled in agile project management sprint planning and driving system updates that support evolving business goals.
- Comfortable integrating thirdparty TA platforms into the Workday ecosystem to create a seamless experience.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to connect systems architecture to broader business and talent strategies.
- Detailoriented and accountable with a proactive mindset for managing risk and resolving escalations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative and adaptable leadership style.
- Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in HR systems and user experience.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized engaged and inspired we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional wellbeing; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRocks hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial wellbeing. Our clients and the people they serve are saving for retirement paying for their childrens educations buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment the one we make in our employees. Its why were dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed valued and supported with networks benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
For additional information on BlackRock please visit @blackrock Twitter: @blackrock LinkedIn: is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age disability race religion sex sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
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Employment Type
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