Workday HCM & Learning Architect (Workday Learning + Sana UI Cloud)

Workday HCM & Learning Architect (Workday Learning Sana UI Cloud)

Role Overview

The Workday HCM & Learning Architect serves as a strategic techno-functional advisor and solution architect driving the design development and optimization of Workday HCM and Workday Learning solutions enhanced by Sana UI Cloud capabilities.

This role focuses on end-to-end solution architecture experience transformation intelligent learning enablement and scalable configuration design-ensuring alignment with HR digital strategy workforce transformation and user experience innovation.

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Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Advisory

Act as solution architect for Workday HCM and Workday Learning implementations and enhancements.

Advise HR and business leaders on digital HR strategy workforce transformation and intelligent learning ecosystems.

Define scalable future-ready architecture leveraging Workday native capabilities and Sana UI Cloud enhancements.

Design governance frameworks for configuration security reporting and data integrity.

Workday Learning & Talent Development

Architect and configure Workday Learning including learning campaigns content management certifications blended learning and skill-based learning models.

Design learning journeys aligned with competency frameworks and talent strategies.

Enable AI-driven learning discovery and personalized learning paths through Sana UI Cloud.

Integrate learning with Talent Performance Succession and Skills Cloud.

Sana UI Cloud Experience Enablement

Design modern intuitive HR and Learning user experiences using Sana UI Cloud.

Build intelligent UI extensions and conversational interfaces that enhance employee self-service and manager workflows.

Develop experience-layer optimizations without compromising Workday core integrity.

Enable guided workflows AI-powered recommendations and knowledge discovery.

Development & Configuration Leadership

Lead configuration and build across Core HCM Compensation Benefits Absence Time Tracking Payroll and Learning modules.

Architect integrations between Workday learning content providers payroll and downstream enterprise systems.

Define reporting and analytics strategy for workforce insights compliance and learning effectiveness.

Lead prototype development design workshops and solution demos.

Drive release adoption strategy for new Workday features and innovation roadmap.

Global & Compliance Enablement

Architect localization and statutory compliance solutions for US Mexico UK and India.

Support multi-country learning governance compliance training frameworks and audit readiness.

Define global security model and role-based access architecture.

Transformation & Innovation

Lead HR technology transformation initiatives.

Enable skills-based workforce planning using Workday Skills Cloud.

Drive automation of HR and Learning processes.

Provide thought leadership on AI-enabled HR and intelligent learning platforms.

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Required Expertise

Workday Expertise

Strong hands-on expertise in:

o Core HCM

o Workday Learning

Deep knowledge of Workday Security Framework and Reporting (Advanced Matrix Composite).

Experience with Workday Skills Cloud and Talent Marketplace is preferred.

Experience designing enterprise-level integrations (Studio EIB Core Connectors).

Sana UI Cloud

Experience designing or implementing Sana UI Cloud enhancements within Workday environments.

Knowledge of AI-powered search conversational UX and workflow extensions.

Experience building intuitive HR digital front doors and intelligent learning interfaces.

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Qualifications

Bachelors degree in HR Information Systems Business or related field.

Workday certification in at least two modules (HCM and/or Learning preferred).

5 years of Workday experience with 3 years in solution architecture or development leadership roles.

Proven experience leading end-to-end Workday implementations (Design Build Test Deploy).

Strong advisory and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Experience presenting architectural roadmaps to senior leadership.

Strong analytical problem-solving and solution design skills.

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Preferred Skills

Experience with HR transformation programs.

Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies.

Strong data analytics and workforce insights capability.

Exposure to AI-enabled HR platforms.

Experience integrating third-party content providers (LinkedIn Learning Coursera etc.).

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What Success Looks Like

Scalable future-proof Workday Learning architecture.

Modern intuitive HR experience powered by Sana UI Cloud.

Increased learning adoption and engagement.

Strong governance and security model.

Strategic alignment between HR digital roadmap and business objectives.