About Athena
Athena (athena.com) pairs world-class leaders with elite executive assistants. It’s where some of the most powerful partnerships in the world get built.
Our clients are founders, executives, and leaders whose ambition exceeds their time. Athena is the first company to build a human-in-the-loop executive support system, combining trained Executive Assistants with market-leading AI to help them stay organized, follow through on priorities, and operate at their highest level.
Athena is one of the largest companies in this category, with 3,000+ clients and over $100M in annual run rate. Our clients include Uber, Shopify, and Goldman Sachs.
We are fully global, working across time zones and cultures. Joining Athena means creating something that fundamentally changes how people live and work and brings extraordinary achievement within reach.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for people who take their work seriously and want to get better at it.
You should be thoughtful in how you approach problems, willing to take ownership, and able to follow through without constant direction. You ask questions when something doesn’t make sense, and you care about getting the details right.
You should be comfortable working with people who have high expectations and limited time. That means being clear, responsive, and reliable.
We’re also looking for people who are interested in how this role is changing. The way work gets done is in flux between people, systems, and AI. We want people who are curious about that and willing to adapt as technology evolves.
You don’t need to know everything on day one, but you should be able to learn quickly and apply what you learn.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Workday Integration Architect to lead the architecture, development, and ongoing optimization of Athena’s Workday ecosystem and connected enterprise systems. This role blends deep integration expertise, functional understanding, and strategic leadership to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performing solutions that support Athena’s continued growth.
You will own the end-to-end integration landscape across Workday Core HCM, Recruiting (ATS), payroll, finance, employee performance and talent processes, and other key internal and external systems. You will ensure data flows are seamless, systems are well-governed, and solutions are designed to scale with the business. This includes supporting critical workflows across the employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding to compensation, performance evaluation, and broader people operations.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong configuration and integration experience, along with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, IT, and external partners to deliver secure, efficient, and future-ready solutions. The ideal candidate can connect technical execution with business priorities, improve operational effectiveness, and help strengthen the foundation of Athena’s people and business systems as we scale.
Key Responsibilities
Workday Integrations & Technical Architecture
- Design, build, and maintain end-to-end Workday integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio)
- Architect scalable integration solutions across HR, Finance, and third-party systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, ensuring system reliability and performance
- Serve as the primary technical expert for Workday integrations
Workday Configuration & Optimization
- Lead hands-on configuration of Workday Core HCM and Recruiting (ATS)
- Design and maintain Business Processes (BPs)
- Configure security roles, notifications, and tenant settings
- Identify system gaps and implement scalable solutions
Project Leadership
- Lead Workday-related projects, enhancements, and releases
- Own project timelines, testing, deployment, and documentation
- Drive continuous improvement across HR systems and processes
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams
- Translate business needs into technical solutions
- Facilitate workshops, solution design sessions, and stakeholder reviews
- Communicate system updates and impacts clearly
Vendor & AMS Management
- Collaborate with AMS providers on:
- Defects and bug fixes
- Enhancements and new requests
- Validate and approve vendor-delivered solutions
- Ensure timely resolution of system issues
System Governance & Support
- Maintain data integrity and system performance
- Support Workday releases and regression testing
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
- Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of Workday experience
- Strong expertise in:
- Core HCM
- Recruiting (ATS)
- Business Process Framework (BPs)
- Security & Reporting
- Hands-on configuration and integration experience
- Proven experience leading Workday projects or major enhancements
- Experience working with AMS or third-party support providers
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Full lifecycle Workday implementation experience
- Workday Pro certification(s)
- Deep experience with integrations (EIB, Studio, Core Connectors)
- Knowledge of Workday security framework and role-based access design
- Experience in global or multi-entity environments
Core Competencies
- Strategic thinker with strong execution ability
- Analytical and solution-oriented
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to balance governance with agility
- Clear communicator across technical and business audiences
- Collaborative leadership style
Why Join Athena
- Build at the intersection of Human + AI
- High-impact role with ownership and visibility
- Fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Opportunity to shape the future of HR systems and automation
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Athena, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to serve our clients. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of background or identity.
