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Western Digital Technologies INC

Principal Workday Solutions Architect (HCM/Compensation)

San Jose, CA, US Posted today

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The US Department of Labor certified 176 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role

We are seeking a Principal Workday Solutions Architect who is highly analytical, possess strong problem-solving abilities, and have excellent communication skills. Previous experience with Workday and a track record of successful HR technology projects are required. This role offers opportunities to lead innovative projects and further develop your professional skills in a collaborative environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Stakeholder Collaboration : Collaborate with HR business teams and Workday IT experts on system design decisions, user experience, complex issue resolution, and process design. • Solution Design: Lead the design and implementation of Workday solutions to meet business needs, acting as a subject matter expert for various Workday modules. Conceptualize designs and end-to-end processes, providing expert guidance on best practices and system optimization. • Technical Guidance: Provide technical leadership, drive Workday process enhancements, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure the architecture addresses all stakeholder concerns and enterprise-wide goals. • Continuous Improvement : Stay up-to-date on Workday releases and trends, identifying opportunities to improve the process of delivering solutions. REQUIRED: • Bachelor Degree in IT, Computer Science and/or equivalent. • Business acumen : A strong understanding of HR business processes and how technology can be leveraged to improve them. • Communication and collaboration : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with stakeholders at different levels in the company and cross-functional teams • Deep Workday expertise : .In-depth knowledge of Workday modules, such as Core HCM, Security, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Talent, and Payroll. • Technical proficiency:  Strong ability to translate business needs into technical solutions, including a strong understanding of Workday architecture, system logic and configuration. • Problem-solving skills : Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and functional issues   • Relevant years of recent experience working on Workday for a global professional services environment, specifically in support of HR functions. • Excel in translation technical solution that is meaningful to HR and leadership.  • Experience in project delivery framework practices, including agile, iterative and waterfall project delivery methodologies. • Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its subsets will be an added advantage • Good exposure of senior stakeholder management skills. Salary Ranges:  157,700.00-210,300.00 WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the " Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ” pos

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