Principal Architect - Agentic AI & Workday - IT & Systems

Key Responsibilities: AI Strategy & Architecture: - Define enterprise-wide Workday AI and Agentic AI strategy. - Architect intelligent agent ecosystems supporting HR operations. - Create AI-powered employee and manager self-service solutions. - Design autonomous and semi-autonomous HR workflows. - Develop AI governance frameworks and responsible AI practices. - Drive workforce transformation through AI-enabled capabilities. Agentic AI Solution Design: Design and implement AI agents for: Employee Agents: - HR inquiries and case resolution - Benefits guidance - Policy assistance - Career development recommendations - Internal mobility suggestions Manager Agents: - Workforce planning support - Talent review preparation - Goal management assistance - Performance coaching insights - Organizational health monitoring Recruiter Agents: - Resume screening - Candidate matching - Interview scheduling - Candidate engagement - Hiring analytics HR Business Partner Agents: - Workforce analytics - Attrition prediction - Skills gap analysis - Organizational effectiveness recommendations - Talent insights generation Workday AI Architecture: - Design solutions leveraging Workday AI capabilities. - Architect integrations between Workday and GenAI platforms. - Enable intelligent business processes using Workday workflows. - Define AI data architecture for workforce intelligence. - Build AI-enhanced reporting and analytics solutions. Areas of Focus: - Skills Intelligence - Talent Optimization - Workforce Planning - Recruiting Intelligence - Career Hub - Learning Recommendations - Employee Experience - HR Service Delivery Generative AI & LLM Integration: - Integrate Workday with enterprise AI platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Vertex AI, and AWS Bedrock. - Architect Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions. - Implement prompt engineering and orchestration frameworks. - Design multi-agent collaboration patterns. - Develop conversational AI experiences. Enterprise Integration: - Architect interactions between Workday and Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, Salesforce, SAP, Oracle, Learning platforms, Payroll systems, and Digital workplace solutions. - Define API-driven AI integration patterns. - Design event-driven AI architectures. HR Transformation & Consulting: - Advise executive stakeholders on AI-powered HR transformation. - Lead workshops on future workforce and AI strategy. - Identify opportunities for automation and intelligence. - Create AI value realization roadmaps. - Support organizational change management initiatives. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Human Resources, AI, or related field. - 10+ years of enterprise solution architecture experience. - 5+ years of Workday HCM experience. - 3+ years of AI, GenAI, or Machine Learning solution design experience. - Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation programs. Required Workday Expertise: Deep knowledge of Core HCM, Talent Management, Recruiting, Compensation & Benefits, Learning, Workforce Planning, and Reporting & Analytics. Required AI & Agentic AI Skills: - Artificial Intelligence: Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI Agents, Multi-Agent Systems, Machine Learning Fundamentals, Conversational AI. - Agentic Frameworks: Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, Semantic Kernel, LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, Agentic Workflow Platforms. - GenAI Technologies: Prompt Engineering, Agent Orchestration, Vector Databases, Embeddings, RAG Architecture, Model Evaluation, AI Guardrails. Governance, Security & Compliance: - Define Responsible AI frameworks. - Ensure compliance with GDPR and data privacy regulations. - Establish AI risk management controls. - Design secure AI-human interaction models. - Implement workforce data governance standards. - Lead AI ethics and compliance reviews. Leadership Responsibilities: - Lead AI and Workday architecture initiatives. - Mentor architects, consultants, and AI engineers. - Drive innovation programs within HR technology. - Participate in executive strategy discussions. - Support business development and pre-sales activities. - Develop AI transformation roadmaps and business cases. Key Competencies: - Functional: HR Transformation, Workforce Strategy, Talent Intelligence, Employee Experience Design. - Technical: Agentic AI Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Design, AI Governance. - Leadership: Executive Communication, Strategic Thinking, Innovation Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Consulting Excellence. Success Metrics: - Successful deployment of AI-powered HR agents. - Reduction in HR operational effort through automation. - Improved employee and manager experience scores. - Increased talent acquisition efficiency. - Faster HR case resolution and decision-making. - Adoption of AI-enabled workforce solutions. - Achievement of measurable business value from AI investments. Experience Level: 12 - 18+ Years Overall Experience. Ideal Profile: A professional who has strong Workday HCM functional/technical background, experience with Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI, or GenAI platforms, HR transformation consulting experience, enterprise architecture expertise, knowledge of Agentic AI and autonomous workflow design, and the ability to translate HR business challenges into AI-powered workforce solutions.