Workday Architect

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Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.

We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees.

As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewardingcareer, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description Summary

Position Objective:

The Workday Architect is a strategic and technical leader responsible for the design, governance, and optimization of the Workday platform across the organization. This role ensures scalable, secure, and efficient system architecture while partnering with HR, IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that support organizational goals.

In addition to technical leadership, the Workday Architect plays a key role in mentoring, training, and developing team members, fostering a high-performing and knowledgeable HRIS team.

Position Responsibilities:

Workday Architecture, Strategy and Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end architecture and design of Workday modules (e.g., HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Integrations, Reporting).
• Establish and enforce system architecture standards, governance, and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new Workday features, releases, and enhancements.
• Drive roadmap planning and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business priorities.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and data integrity across the Workday ecosystem.

• Provide technical oversight for complex configurations, integrations, and reports.
• Lead impact analysis, design reviews, and solution approvals.

Integration & Data Management

• Oversee Workday integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, APIs) ensuring reliability and performance.
• Define and maintain data governance standards, including security, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Ensure proper data architecture and reporting frameworks are in place.

Release & Change Management

• Lead Workday release management activities, including feature review, testing strategy, and deployment.
• Ensure minimal disruption to business operations during updates.

Team Leadership, Training & Development

• Mentor, coach, and develop HRIS and Workday team members to build technical and functional expertise.
• Design and deliver training programs, knowledge-sharing sessions, and documentation to elevate team capabilities.
• Provide guidance on Workday best practices, configuration standards, and problem-solving approaches.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and accountability within the team.
• Support career growth and skill development through coaching, feedback, and stretch assignments.
• Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex issues.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with HR, IT, Finance, and business leaders to align Workday solutions with organizational needs.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Influence decision-making through expertise and data-driven recommendations.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience with Workday, including multiple modules and implementations.
• Deep expertise in Workday architecture, integrations, and security frameworks.
• Proven experience designing scalable and maintainable system solutions.
• Strong leadership and mentoring experience.

Preferred

• Workday certifications (e.g., HCM, Integrations, Studio, Security).
• Experience leading Workday implementations or major transformations.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project delivery frameworks.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job. Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind, or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work. All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt's safety policies and guidelines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.