Who Are We?
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.
What You'll do:
Groundswell is seeking a Workday Integration Architect who will be responsible for leading the solutioning, development, and maintenance of HR technology and integration architecture to provide innovative solutions within the Federal Government environments.
The Workday Integration Architect primarily works with Human Resources and Information Technology teams. This role will design, create, and maintain system integrations and configure related security roles, business processes, and their associated security policies. This role partners with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure solutions are scalable, effective, and fit within broader information technology infrastructure. This role also leads a team of Integration Consultants to deliver customer integrations.
What You’ll do:
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and document Workday integration systems using Orchestrate, Core Connectors, and Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB).
- Create detailed integration specifications, field mappings, and designs to support the entire integration deployment lifecycle.
- Turn customer requirements into integration solution design and architecture decisions.
- Possess solid understanding of the business process, workflows, and data requirements for Workday integrations across HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Recruiting, Time, and Compensation.
- Partner and build relationships with stakeholders to align on objectives and advance Workday adoption and ease of use.
- Research problems. Identify opportunities and seek opinions and feedback on suggested solutions.
- Research integration failures, perform root cause analyses, and report back to management and business leaders.
- Lead a team of Integration Consultants to achieve customer deliverables.
Required Experience/Qualifications:
- US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
- Workday Integrations Certification (Orchestrate for Integrations, Extend, and Studio Certifications are a plus).
- Minimum 7 years total work experience with 5 years’ in HCM, HRIS, or Integrations experience (multiple projects).
- Must have experience leading multiple implementations of Workday (minimum 2), with demonstrated Workday technical and integrations experience.
- Ability to work with multiple projects and stakeholders.
- Experience translating business requirements into system requirements, including designing, solutioning, and architecting complex integrations.
- Ability to lead a team of consultants to deliver with high quality and achieve customer success.
- Strong oral and written communications skills.
- Great organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and communicate and work productively as part of multiple fully remote and/or hybrid teams.
- Candidate local to the DC metro area.
- Ability to travel as needed (up to 15%).
Preferred Experience/Skills:
- Workday HCM Certification.
- Experience with Orchestrate for Integrations.
- Experience with Middleware (Boomi, Apache Kafka, MuleSoft).
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Why You’ll Never Want to Leave:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible Spending Account
4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
Paid Time Off
Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
Flexible work schedule
On-site gym and childcare option
The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
$102,213.00 - $198,602.00NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell, and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Additional Resources:
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Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at [email protected] or 703-639-1777.
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