Workday Core HCM Functional Solution Architect

Description Work Arrangement: This role is based remotely, but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Detroit, Mountain View or Warren, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at a minimum. Job Summary: General Motors is seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Workday Core HCM Functional Solution Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cross functional Workday projects. This role will be critical in shaping our HR technology landscape and ensuring Workday effectively supports our evolving business needs. Job Responsibilities: Oversee the end-to-end project implementation lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to testing, deployment, and post-go-live support. Collaborate closely with HR stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to ensure alignment between business objectives and Workday capabilities. Develop frameworks and solutions for various cross functional Workday projects across the broader team. Ensuring these solutions meet requirements and are scalable and efficient. Drive solutioning sessions with multiple functional area teams to arrive at a comprehensive, cohesive design. Present solutions and communicate pros and cons of options clearly and effectively. Provide expert guidance and thought leadership on Workday best practices, configuration, security, integrations, and reporting capabilities. Conduct reviews of Workday configurations to ensure adherence to standards and performance optimization. Stay current with Workday releases, new features, and industry trends to continuously evolve our Workday strategy. Identify opportunities for process improvement and leverage Workday functionality to drive efficiency and enhance user experience. Mentor and guide junior Workday functional resources. Job Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. 10+ years of experience in HR technology, with at least 5 years dedicated to Workday Core HCM solution architecture roles. Proven expertise in designing and implementing complex Workday Core HCM solutions across multiple modules. Deep understanding of Workday's architectural framework, including Business Process Framework, Security, Reporting (BIRT, Custom Reports), and Integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex business problems into practical Workday solutions. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments, preferably within the manufacturing or automotive industry. Workday certifications in Core HCM or related modules are highly desirable. Experience with Workday migrations, upgrades, and post-implementation optimization. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate. The salary range for this role is $105,600 and $140,700 . The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance,