Workday Benefits Architect

🕒 February 25

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $133.4k - $231k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

🏛️ Architect

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Groundswell

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201 - 500 employees

🏛️ Government

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

Government • SaaS • Enterprise

Groundswell is a leading technology partner for federal agencies, specializing in delivering innovative solutions for modernization and efficiency. With expertise in platforms like Appian, SAP, Workday, and UiPath, Groundswell focuses on empowering federal agencies with low-code development, advanced ERP, and automation technologies. The company partners with federal organizations to enhance recruitment strategies, manage defense transportation, and optimize project management. Groundswell's mission is to challenge the traditional government contracting approach by offering cutting-edge, agile, and tailored technology solutions to help federal agencies meet their goals.

📋 Description

• Architect, configure, and optimize Workday Benefits plans including health, welfare, retirement, and voluntary programs across worker populations • Design complex eligibility rules, coverage targets, life event processing, and payroll deduction configurations • Align benefits administration with Federal and Judiciary-specific requirements • Enable employee self-service for benefits enrollment and changes where appropriate • Lead full lifecycle Workday implementations (discovery, design, build, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support) • Configure and manage carrier/vendor integrations and ensure accurate ACA and regulatory compliance reporting • Lead Open Enrollment strategy, configuration, testing, and deployment • Partner cross-functionally with Payroll, HCM, Absence, and Integration teams to ensure end-to-end solution alignment • Provide post-production support and continuous improvement recommendations • Advise stakeholders on system design decisions and downstream impacts

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or related field • Minimum of 8 years of Workday experience, with deep specialization in Workday Benefits • Workday Benefits Certification (Required) • Additional Workday certifications are a plus • Consulting implementation experience including leading full lifecycle Workday deployments • Large enterprise implementation experience supporting complex organizations • Expertise in ACA configuration, Open Enrollment, eligibility rules, coverage targets, and vendor integrations • Strong understanding of Workday business processes, EIBs, and reporting (Advanced/Composite) • Experience developing functional specifications and configuration documentation • In-depth knowledge of U.S. health & welfare and retirement plans • Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex configuration and integration issues • Must be a U.S. citizen in accordance with contract requirements • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required by contract • Must be able to submit IRS Letter 6201 (Tax Compliance Report) as part of the background and security investigation process per contract requirements • Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans • Flexible Spending Account • 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting) • Paid Time Off • Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development • Flexible work schedule • On-site gym and childcare option