Workday HR-Adaptive Planning-Senior Business Partner (Architect / Product Manager / Delivery Lead)
Role summary
Nextphase.ai is seeking a Senior Business Partner to lead the design, delivery, and optimization of Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, with exposure to Workday Adaptive Planning. This role will partner with HR leadership and IT to ensure the Workday HRMS platform drives efficiency, employee experience, and scalability. Responsibilities include serving as a trusted advisor, leading solution architecture and design, acting as product owner for Workday HRMS, and managing cross-functional delivery teams. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in HR Technology/HRIS leadership, 6+ years of hands-on Workday HRMS experience, and experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, system architecture, and integrations.
WHO WE ARE
Nextphase.ai is a Data Management solution provider focused on Data Operations services for enterprise data in the cloud. We are leading the innovation agenda with our clients by delivering a portfolio of services to help them improve data quality and manage data governance for their cloud data. NextPhase.ai data management services are tailored to achieve our client’s business outcomes thus enabling our clients to focus on monetizing their data while we handle data operations. Nextphase.ai provides you with a dynamic and fun work environment and encourages you to use creative thinking to solve client challenges.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Business Partner to lead the design, delivery, and optimization of Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, with additional exposure to Workday Adaptive Planning (FI). This role will partner closely with HR leadership, IT teams, and external providers to ensure our Workday HRMS platform drives operational efficiency, employee experience, and long-term scalability. While the primary focus is Workday HR, knowledge of Adaptive Planning will be an advantage for supporting broader Finance/Workforce Planning initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnership & Strategy
Serve as a trusted advisor to HR leadership on all Workday HRMS-related initiatives.
Align HR technology roadmap with organizational objectives (talent strategy, workforce planning, employee engagement).
Influence decision-making on HR processes and best practices enabled by Workday.
Solution Architecture & Design
Lead the design and configuration of Workday HCM Core and key modules (Recruiting, Talent, Compensation, Absence, Payroll, Benefits).
Evaluate new Workday features/releases and recommend adoption strategies.
Oversee integrations with payroll, benefits, and third-party systems.
Product Management
Act as product owner for Workday HRMS, maintaining a prioritized backlog and roadmap.
Translate business requirements into functional specifications and user stories.
Ensure usability, compliance, and streamlined employee experience across modules.
Delivery & Leadership
Lead cross-functional delivery teams for Workday HRMS enhancements, upgrades, and rollouts.
Partner with Finance teams to provide limited support on Workday Adaptive Planning (budgeting, headcount planning, workforce modeling).
Ensure timely delivery with measurable HR process improvements and adoption outcomes.
Manage vendors and consultants for Workday projects.
Required Qualifications
10+ years in HR Technology / HRIS leadership roles.
6+ years of hands-on Workday HRMS experience (Core HCM plus multiple modules).
Strong knowledge of HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
Hands-on experience with Workday Adaptive Planning (model building, reporting, integration with Financials).
Experience in system architecture, integrations, and enterprise-wide HR technology transformation.
Strong understanding of HR and Finance processes (Workforce Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Organizational Design).
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and vendor management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Workday Adaptive Planning (model building, headcount planning, reporting).
Certification in Workday HCM or Workday modules.
Experience in large, global organizations with complex HR operations.
Exposure to Workday Financials considered a plus.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship or employment visas currently.
*NextPhase.ai is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.*