HRIS Solutions Architect

Chickasaw Nation Industries

REMOTE

Full-Time

Mid (3-6 yrs)

Engineering & Development

Posted on April 9, 2026

SUMMARY

The HRIS Solutions Architect serves as the functional expert for Workday within the HR organization, bridging HR strategy, operational needs, and system execution. This role is responsible for translating business concepts, process improvements, and organizational requirements into scalable Workday solutions that support the employee lifecycle and broader HR strategy.

In partnership with the HRIS Architect, this individual will lead requirements gathering, assess business needs, recommend functional solutions, and ensure Workday configurations align with HR processes, data integrity standards, security requirements, and long-term organizational goals. The ideal candidate brings both deep Workday expertise and strong HR functional knowledge, with the ability to understand how HR should operate and apply that thinking effectively within the system.

This role is equal parts strategic and hands-on. It requires someone who can think beyond transactions, anticipate downstream impacts, improve the user experience, support reporting and analytics, and act as the go-to Workday resource for the HR team.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.   

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Strong knowledge of Workday business processes, configuration concepts, security, reporting, and overall system functionality.

Demonstrated experience gathering requirements, translating business needs into system solutions, and partnering with technical teams to deliver enhancements.

Experience supporting HR systems within an internal HR function, with strong understanding of core HR operations and processes.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Serves as the primary functional Workday expert for HR, with deep knowledge of how to apply HR processes and concepts effectively within the system.

Partners closely with the HRIS Architect to translate business requirements into effective system configurations, enhancements, workflows, and design solutions.

Leads discovery and requirements-gathering sessions with HR stakeholders to understand business needs, process gaps, pain points, and future-state opportunities.

Analyzes and documents business requirements, process flows, use cases, and functional specifications to support Workday enhancements and optimization.

Evaluates requested changes for system impact, downstream implications, scalability, and alignment to HR and organizational strategy.

Makes recommendations on best-practice solutions and guides stakeholders toward efficient, sustainable use of Workday functionality.

Acts as a liaison between HR stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and implementation partners to ensure solutions are understood and executed effectively.

Supports configuration design discussions and provides functional expertise during testing, validation, and deployment of system updates and enhancements.

Performs or coordinates testing activities, including unit testing, user acceptance testing, regression testing, and defect resolution.

Maintains system integrity through audits, validation, and review of HR data, security roles, business processes, and related controls.

Partners with HR, IT, Finance, Payroll, and other stakeholders to improve workflows, automate manual processes, and increase system effectiveness.

Develops reports, dashboards, and analytics to support HR operations, workforce planning, compliance, and decision-making.

Creates and maintains documentation, including requirements documents, job aids, user guides, process flows, and training materials.

Provides guidance and support to HR users on Workday functionality, best practices, and process changes.

Stays current on Workday capabilities, releases, and innovations, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance system value and user experience.

Contributes to broader HRIS and HR transformation initiatives, helping ensure technology supports both current business needs and future growth.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Workday Certified in HCM or related modules preferred, with five or more (5+) years of demonstrated experience leveraging Workday in a functional, business-facing capacity (not solely technical configuration).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. 

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $97K to $158K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: