Principal Consultant, Workday HCM
Job Description:
• Lead end-to-end Workday HCM implementations, from discovery through deployment and post-go-live support
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding strategic decisions and aligning solutions to business needs
• Drive design sessions and workshops, translating requirements into scalable Workday configurations
• Ensure adoption of Workday leading practices while minimizing unnecessary customization
• Oversee configuration across HCM functional areas (Core HCM, Compensation, Absence, Benefits, etc.)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, Finance, Integrations, and Technical teams
• Provide leadership and mentorship to functional consultants and project team members
• Support data conversion, testing strategy, and user acceptance activities
• Identify risks, recommend solutions, and ensure timely resolution of issues
• Contribute to project planning, estimating, and scope management
• Support business development efforts, including demos, proposals, and client presentations
Requirements:
• 4+ years of experience in HR systems, with significant experience in Workday HCM implementations
• Active Workday HCM partner certification(s) required
• Proven experience leading full lifecycle Workday implementations
• Strong knowledge of HCM business processes and best practices
• Experience working with public sector or enterprise clients preferred
Benefits:
• 401k
• PTO
• Thank You Days - four additional paid holidays each year
• Lead end-to-end Workday HCM implementations, from discovery through deployment and post-go-live support
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding strategic decisions and aligning solutions to business needs
• Drive design sessions and workshops, translating requirements into scalable Workday configurations
• Ensure adoption of Workday leading practices while minimizing unnecessary customization
• Oversee configuration across HCM functional areas (Core HCM, Compensation, Absence, Benefits, etc.)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, Finance, Integrations, and Technical teams
• Provide leadership and mentorship to functional consultants and project team members
• Support data conversion, testing strategy, and user acceptance activities
• Identify risks, recommend solutions, and ensure timely resolution of issues
• Contribute to project planning, estimating, and scope management
• Support business development efforts, including demos, proposals, and client presentations
Requirements:
• 4+ years of experience in HR systems, with significant experience in Workday HCM implementations
• Active Workday HCM partner certification(s) required
• Proven experience leading full lifecycle Workday implementations
• Strong knowledge of HCM business processes and best practices
• Experience working with public sector or enterprise clients preferred
Benefits:
• 401k
• PTO
• Thank You Days - four additional paid holidays each year