Senior HRIS Technology Architect (Workday Payroll & Absence) A well-established enterprise organization is seeking an experienced HRIS Technology Architect to lead the design, optimization, and support of its HR technology ecosystem. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior HRIS professional with deep expertise in Workday Payroll, Absence Management, and enterprise integrations who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while driving strategic improvements. You'll play a critical role in ensuring payroll and HR systems are scalable, compliant, and aligned with business objectives, while partnering closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Technology teams. Responsibilities • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise payroll integrations across HR, payroll, finance, and third-party systems. • Validate payroll data flows, calculations, compliance requirements, and financial controls. • Ensure integrations are scalable, reliable, and support evolving business needs. • Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday Absence functionality. • Manage integrations between Workday and third-party leave management, time tracking, and benefits platforms. • Ensure accurate and seamless data exchange across systems. • Lead configuration, testing, validation, and deployment of complex payroll and absence solutions. • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, automate manual processes, and improve system performance. • Recommend enhancements that improve user experience and operational efficiency. • Serve as the senior escalation point for complex payroll, absence, and integration issues. • Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions while maintaining compliance and business continuity. • Mentor HRIS team members by establishing best practices, documentation standards, and governance processes. • Drive ongoing enhancements across the HR technology landscape. • Evaluate new technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve operational effectiveness and support future growth. What We're Looking For • 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise HRIS, payroll, or ERP platforms. • Strong hands-on experience with Workday Payroll and Workday Absence. • Experience configuring and supporting third-party payroll, leave, time tracking, or benefits integrations. • Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and enterprise system architecture. • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder management skills. • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred. • Workday Pro Payroll, Workday Absence, CPP, or similar certifications are highly desirable. If you're an experienced HRIS professional looking to make a significant impact in a complex Workday environment, we'd love to hear from you.