Job Description

About Appen

Appen is a leader in AI enablement for critical tasks such as model improvement, supervision, and evaluation. To do this we leverage our global crowd of over one million skilled contractors, speaking over 180 languages and dialects, representing 130 countries. In addition, we utilize the industry's most advanced AI-assisted data annotation platform to collect and label various types of data like images, text, speech, audio, and video.

Our data is crucial for building and continuously improving the world's most innovative artificial intelligence systems and Appen is already trusted by the world's largest technology companies. Now with the explosion of interest in generative AI, Appen is helping leaders in automotive, financial services, retail, healthcare, and governments the confidence to deploy world-class AI products.

At Appen, we are purpose driven. Our fundamental role in AI is to ensure all models are helpful, honest, and harmless, so we firmly believe in unlocking the power of AI to build a better world. We have a learn-it-all culture that values perspective, growth, and innovation. We are customer-obsessed, action-oriented, and celebrate winning together.

At Appen, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Summary
Workday Solutions Architect to lead the transformation of our Workday platform, ensuring it effectively supports HR and Finance through strategic enablement, automation, and hands-on technical execution.



This role will focus on optimizing Workday's capabilities, developing scalable solutions, and driving Workday adoption across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise while also being directly involved in implementation, configuration, and integration work. They will partner closely with HR, Finance, and IT leadership to shape our Workday roadmap and strategy.
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Technical Implementation & Integration (Hands-On Execution)

Develop, configure, and optimize Workday modules, including HCM, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, and Financials. Build, manage, and troubleshoot Workday integrations using Workday Studio, Core Connectors, EIBs, Web Services, and APIs. Implement and maintain Workday business processes, security roles, and workflows. Directly execute system configurations, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and compliance. Design and deploy advanced reports, dashboards, and analytics to support HR and Finance. Work hands-on with HR, Finance, and IT to resolve system issues and improve performance.

Workday Strategy & Transformation

Develop and own the Workday strategy to optimize HR and Finance processes through automation, integrations, and best practices. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT leaders to translate business needs into scalable Workday solutions. Recommend process improvements and new functionalities that drive efficiency and self-service enablement. Stay current on Workday releases, evaluating and implementing new features that align with business goals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Enablement

Partner with HR and Finance teams to drive user adoption and empower them to leverage Workday effectively. Lead training and knowledge-sharing to enhance internal Workday expertise and reduce dependency on external consultants. Act as the Workday subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and best practices. Manage Workday-related projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with company objectives.

Appen is the global leader in data for the AI Lifecycle with more than 25 years' experience in data sourcing, annotation, and model evaluation. Through our expertise, platform, and global crowd, we enable organizations to launch the world's most innovative artificial intelligence products with speed and at scale. Appen maintains the industry's most advanced AI-assisted data annotation platform and boasts a global crowd of more than 1 million contributors worldwide, speaking more than 235 languages. Our products and services make Appen a trusted partner to leaders in technology, automotive, finance, retail, healthcare, and government. Appen has customers and offices globally.