People Systems Architect
Denver · New York City, NY · San Francisco · USD 154,040-217,464 · 5-8 years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 8, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 5-8 years experience
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- Denver · New York City, NY · San Francisco
- Salary
- USD 154,040-217,464
About the role
- As Fastly’s People Systems Architect, you will serve as the internal Workday functional SME, partnering with the People team to strategize and execute plans for configuring and extending Workday functionality to support digital transformation and drive new capabilities and data insights.
- You will be responsible for the successful implementation of new functionality and/or processes within project timelines, as well as the optimization and fine-tuning of existing functionality and processes.
- This role demands deep knowledge of Workday, functional HR and business process knowledge, experience with enterprise-wide technology implementations, and an ability to drive successful cross-functional collaboration and communication.
Responsibilities
- Lead HR technology projects of varying complexity, including the annual compensation cycle, semi-annual performance reviews, and learning initiatives.
- Partner with People COEs and business stakeholders to identify process improvements, apply Workday best practices, and recommend solutions that address business needs.
- Gather, clarify, and document business requirements; translate them into process designs, configuration plans, and actionable delivery plans.
- Configure and optimize Workday business processes, calculated fields, condition rules, security, and related functionality across assigned areas.
- Manage testing by defining scenarios and use cases, developing test scripts, coordinating cross-functional testing, and leading or supporting UAT.
- Create, maintain and support Workday reports.
- Manage EIBs and support recurring and ad hoc data loads, imports, exports, validation, and reconciliation activities.
- Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 Workday support, troubleshoot complex issues, identify root causes, coordinate escalations, and drive issues through resolution.
- Lead or support Workday release readiness, including impact assessments, regression testing, stakeholder communication, and adoption of relevant new functionality.
- Own the ongoing administration, optimization, and operational health of Workday across assigned functional areas, including data quality, reporting, integrations, and tenant-related activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5-8 years of progressive Workday or HR technology experience, including significant hands-on Workday configuration experience.
- Deep Workday configuration experience in at least three of the following areas: Absence, Benefits, Compensation, Performance, Talent, Time Off, Time Tracking, Payroll, or Core HCM, with Compensation being a must.
- Hands-on experience with Workday business processes, calculated fields, condition rules, reporting, EIBs, data validation, and basic Workday security concepts.
- Experience supporting Workday releases, production issues, UAT, enhancement delivery, and cross-functional technology projects.
- Ability to understand how changes in one functional area affect connected processes, downstream systems, reporting, and the broader employee experience.
- Self-starter who is highly motivated, adaptable, and able to shift priorities quickly while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to make thoughtful decisions independently in an evolving environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain Workday functionality and technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Successful track record of building trusted relationships with People leadership, COEs, IT, vendors, and other key stakeholders while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Preferred qualifications
- Ability to create dashboards utilizing Workday reporting tools such Prism Analytics and Discovery Board a plus.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Family planning
- Mental health support along with Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance (Life, Disability, and Accident)
- Flexible Vacation policy
- Up to 18 days of accrued paid sick leave
- 401(k) including company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- 12 paid local holidays
- 12 paid company wellness days
Workplace
- This position is open to Hybrid And Remote Work Locations.
- The preferred locations for this position are San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; New York, NY; or Remote within the US.
- There is a strong preference for Hybrid near a local office, though remote candidates within the US may be considered.
- This position may require travel as required by your role or requested by your manager.
Skills
- Workday
- Prism Analytics
- Discovery Board
- EIBs
