Altera

Workday Functional Solutions Architect

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerAltera
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted29 Sep 2026

Job Details:

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Workday Functional Solutions Architect to lead the design, configuration, and optimization of our Workday HCM ecosystem. This role serves as the primary functional expert bridging business requirements with Workday's technical capabilities, ensuring our HR technology landscape scales with organizational growth while maintaining best-practice configurations across core modules.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the lead functional architect for Workday, translating business requirements into scalable, sustainable solution designs across HCM modules
Design and configure business processes, security groups, calculated fields to support HR, Benefits, Talent, Compensation, and Security functions
Partner with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and recommend Workday-native solutions before pursuing customizations
Design and maintain the Workday security framework, including domain/business process security policies, security groups (role-based, job-based, user-based), segregation-of-duties controls, and periodic access audits
Provide architectural guidance on complex initiatives such as mergers/acquisitions, org restructures, multi-country rollouts, and new module implementations
Develop and maintain documentation including design specs, configuration workbooks, business process maps, and security matrices
Mentor junior analysts and configuration specialists; act as escalation point for complex functional and security issues
Ensure data integrity, compliance, and audit-readiness across all Workday modules
Evaluate and recommend new Workday modules/functionality aligned to business strategy

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The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

$107.5K - $155.6K USD

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of hands-on Workday HCM experience, including at least 3 years in a solutions architect, lead configuration, or senior functional consultant capacity
Deep functional expertise across multiple Workday modules, such as:

Core HCM (Business Processes, Organizations, Staffing Models)
Advanced Compensation
Benefits Administration
Absence Management
Talent & Performance Management
Recruiting
Security (Domain & Business Process Security, Segregation of Duties)
Reporting (Advanced Reporting, Calculated Fields, Dashboards)

Proven experience leading full-cycle Workday implementations, module rollouts, or major transformation projects
Strong understanding of integration tools (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio) and reporting/BIRT tools
Excellent stakeholder management and consulting skills; able to communicate with both technical and executive audiences
Experience with change management and release testing methodologies

Preferred Certifications

Workday Pro Certification in one or more of the following (multiple strongly preferred):

Workday Pro Core HCM
Workday Pro Advanced Compensation
Workday Pro Benefits
Workday Pro Absence Management
Workday Pro Talent & Performance
Workday Pro Recruiting
Workday Pro Security

Job Type:

Regular

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

San Jose, California, United States

Additional Locations:

Austin, Texas, United States

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

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