Workday HCM Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Become a Workday HCM product expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing and implementation.
• Leverage your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client’s requirements, budget and timeframe; with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified.
• Track issues and risks communicate status and escalate concerns applicable for all clients in their portfolio.
• Guide the client through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of the client’s unique business requirements at all stages of the project.
• Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday HCM solution.
• Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, the project team and the Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project.
• Display a hands-on expertise of the software, including loading client  data, moving configuration from tenant to tenant, and configuring business processes and security.
• Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts, including providing support for shadow assignments.
• Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one’s skills and learnings with others within the organization.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of Workday HCM functional implementation experience
• Workday HCM certification highly desired
• Experience gathering business requirements, designing and prototyping, testing, and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines
• Passion for exceptional customer service and collaboration.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint programs.
• Travel to customer site may be required up to 50%.