Workday Architect

Workday Architect & Configuration Consultant Location: London Area (Hybrid, 2 days on site per week)
Overview We are seeking an experienced Workday Architect and Configuration Consultant to lead the optimisation, design, and enhancement of an existing Workday environment. This role requires a hands‑on expert who can blend strategic design thinking with deep technical configuration expertise across HR and Payroll modules.
The successful consultant will assess the current configuration, design scalable and efficient processes, and ensure that the system supports operational goals and governance standards.
Key Responsibilities Conduct a technical and functional assessment of the current Workday configuration to identify optimisation opportunities.
Design and configure Workday solutions that align to business and operating model requirements across HR, Payroll, and Integrations.
Lead on solution architecture , ensuring changes are scalable, efficient, and aligned with governance frameworks.
Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure configuration supports business outcomes and compliance.
Develop and maintain documentation, configuration logs, and design standards.
Provide hands‑on configuration support across Core HCM, Compensation, Absence, and relevant Workday modules.
Support testing, deployment, and knowledge