Position Summary: As the Workday PATTS Architect, you will not only play an active role in client engagement but also serve as the subject matter expert for Workday Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking. The core of ERPA’s Workday practice is to help Workday customers expand their usage of the product and optimize their existing processes.Key Responsibilities:Act as a lead consultant on multiple client engagements with limited directionUnderstand client business requirements and provide guidance throughout design, configuration and prototype, and assist clients with testing and move to production effortsSupport clients during annual events as needed, such as: Annual Talent/Performance, Merit, Open Enrollment, ACA, etc.Partner with Engagement Managers to keep them informed of project status, changes, etc.Collaborate with cross-functional counterparts to ensure clear lines of communication and project alignmentAccurately maintain forecast in a timely mannerPartner with the Sales team and serve as a Subject Matter Expert while assisting with sales presentations, demos, and LOEsStay up to date on industry knowledge, Workday enhancements, and be able to advise on Workday best practicesBuild strong relationships with clients, gained through trust and exceptional customer serviceExperience and Education Requirements:5+ years of experience designing and configuring Workday Payroll, Absence, and/or Time Tracking solutions for multiple customers is required4+ years of experience as a Workday Payroll, Absence and/or Time Tracking lead consultant at a partner firm is required. Workday experience is higher ed and/or government is a plus!The following Workday Partner certifications are required: Payroll, Absence Management, and Time TrackingWorkday Partner certifications must remain in Active status throughout employment with ERPAStrong organizational skills are required. Must be able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesExcellent verbal and written communication skills are required, along with a detailed understanding of Workday PATTS processes and best practices to make appropriate implementation recommendationsMust be available to travel up to 25%, if neededDemonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, coupled with a desire to have fun while building something new (required)ERPA is a client-focused technology services firm committed to maximizing the value of our clients' Workday investments. We specialize in implementing Workday solutions for higher education and government organizations, while also providing comprehensive, ongoing support for clients across diverse industries. Our team partners closely with clients to optimize their Workday environments, offering services such as application management, Workday evolution and expansions (Phase X implementations), follow-on solutions, analytics, and continuously enhance the user experience.About Us: ERPA is a client-centered IT services firm, modernizing and maximizing our clients investments in enterprise applications such as PeopleSoft, Workday, and cloud platforms such as AWS. Founded in 1999, ERPA stands for its guiding principles: Empathy, Responsibility, Passion, and Agility. We believe that through these principles we can provide the best environment for our employees and the best service and results for our customers. With over 500 consultants spanning across our business lines, we provide solutions that are scalable, responsive, and elastic. We understand the full solution lifecycle of enterprise applications and cloud platforms and provide managed services, managed projects, managed hosting, contract consulting, and consulting services.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not consider any applicants that require sponsorship for employment visa status either now or in the future.