Workday Integration Architect

About Athena

At Athena, we empower possibility through transformative delegation. We pair exceptional Executive Assistants with driven clients and support both with world-class systems and AI-enabled tools. The result is greater leverage, more time, and meaningful impact.

We are on a mission to build the best delegation and agentic automation platform in the world—where Human + AI collaboration unlocks new levels of productivity and scale.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Workday Integration Architect to lead the architecture, development, and ongoing optimization of Athena’s Workday ecosystem and connected enterprise systems. This role blends deep integration expertise, functional understanding, and strategic leadership to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performing solutions that support Athena’s continued growth.

You will own the end-to-end integration landscape across Workday Core HCM, Recruiting (ATS), payroll, finance, employee performance and talent processes, and other key internal and external systems. You will ensure data flows are seamless, systems are well-governed, and solutions are designed to scale with the business. This includes supporting critical workflows across the employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding to compensation, performance evaluation, and broader people operations.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong configuration and integration experience, along with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, IT, and external partners to deliver secure, efficient, and future-ready solutions. The ideal candidate can connect technical execution with business priorities, improve operational effectiveness, and help strengthen the foundation of Athena’s people and business systems as we scale.

Key Responsibilities

Workday Integrations & Technical Architecture

• Design, build, and maintain end-to-end Workday integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio)

  Architect scalable integration solutions across HR, Finance, and third-party systems

  Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, ensuring system reliability and performance

  Serve as the primary technical expert for Workday integrations

Workday Configuration & Optimization

• Lead hands-on configuration of Workday Core HCM and Recruiting (ATS)

  Design and maintain Business Processes (BPs)

  Configure security roles, notifications, and tenant settings

  Identify system gaps and implement scalable solutions

Project Leadership

• Lead Workday-related projects, enhancements, and releases

  Own project timelines, testing, deployment, and documentation

  Drive continuous improvement across HR systems and processes

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams

  Translate business needs into technical solutions

  Facilitate workshops, solution design sessions, and stakeholder reviews

  Communicate system updates and impacts clearly

Vendor & AMS Management

• Collaborate with AMS providers on:

  Defects and bug fixes

  Enhancements and new requests

  Validate and approve vendor-delivered solutions

  Ensure timely resolution of system issues

System Governance & Support

• Maintain data integrity and system performance

  Support Workday releases and regression testing

  Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements

  Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency

  Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of Workday experience

    Strong expertise in:

    Core HCM

    Recruiting (ATS)

    Business Process Framework (BPs)

    Security & Reporting

    Hands-on configuration and integration experience

    Proven experience leading Workday projects or major enhancements

    Experience working with AMS or third-party support providers

    Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Full lifecycle Workday implementation experience

      Workday Pro certification(s)

      Deep experience with integrations (EIB, Studio, Core Connectors)

      Knowledge of Workday security framework and role-based access design

      Experience in global or multi-entity environments

      Core Competencies

      Strategic thinker with strong execution ability

      Analytical and solution-oriented

      Strong project management skills

      Ability to balance governance with agility

      Clear communicator across technical and business audiences

      Collaborative leadership style

      Why Join Athena

      Build at the intersection of Human + AI

      High-impact role with ownership and visibility

      Fast-paced, high-growth environment

      Opportunity to shape the future of HR systems and automation

      Equal Opportunity Employer

      At Athena, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to serve our clients. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of background or identity.