Workday Benefits Principal Consultant

ERPA

$90K — $130K *
US-Anywhere
+ 4 other locationsRemote
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years as a lead Workday Benefits Consultant at a partner firm
  • Extensive troubleshooting and configuration experience in Workday Benefits
  • Experience leading at least two Workday Phase 1 and Phase X implementations
  • Independent experience in Open Enrollment and ACA support
  • Active Workday Partner Certifications in Benefits and one additional HCM module
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills with a focus on Workday Benefits best practices

Responsibilities

  • Provide consulting services on multiple client engagements
  • Understand and guide clients through design, configuration, and testing processes
  • Support clients during key Annual Events like Open Enrollment and Performance Merit
  • Partner with Engagement Managers to update on project status and changes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for clear communication and project alignment
  • Maintain project forecasts in a timely manner
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in sales presentations and demos
  • Stay informed on industry trends and Workday best practices

Benefits

  • Opportunity to foster innovation in the Workday practice
  • Exposure to a diverse range of Workday modules beyond Benefits
  • Access to continuous development and certification opportunities
  • Collaborative team environment that encourages fun while building new solutions
  • Sponsorship available for eligible candidates
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Principal Workday Benefits Compensation Consultant on our Workday HCM team! This role will be responsible for solutioning, navigating, and optimizing Workday Benefits. The span of responsibility will be to ensure the successful implementation and/or production support (post go-live) for Benefits and at least one or more additional Workday modules under the HCM umbrella such as: Advanced Comp, Talent/Performance, Recruiting, Learning, HCM Reporting, and/or Data Conversion.

This role will actively contribute to the development of ERPA's Workday practice and should showcase innovation, strategic thinking and have the drive to make ERPA a Workday partner of choice.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide consulting services on multiple client engagements with limited direction
  • Understand client business requirements and provide guidance throughout design, configuration and prototype, and assist clients with testing and move to Production efforts
  • Support clients during Annual Events such as: Annual Talent/Performance, Merit, Open Enrollment, ACA, etc. as needed
  • Partner with Engagement Managers to keep them informed of project status, changes, etc.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional counterparts to ensure clear lines of communication and project alignment
  • Accurately maintain forecast in a timely manner
  • Partner with the Sales team and serve as a Subject Matter Expert while assisting with sales presentations, demos, and LOEs
  • Stay up to date on industry knowledge, Workday enhancements, and be able to advise on Workday best practices
  • Build strong relationships with clients, gained through trust and exceptional customer service


Experience and Education Requirements:
  • Minimum of three years of experience as a lead Workday Benefits Consultant at a Workday partner firm is required
  • Must have extensive experience troubleshooting, configuring, and navigating Workday Benefits
  • Must have experience independently leading at least two Workday Phase 1 implementations and two Workday Phase X implementations.
  • Experience independently assisting Workday customers through Open Enrollment support required
  • Experience independently assisting customers through Affordable Care Act (ACA) support required
  • Workday Partner Certifications and hands-on experience required in Workday Benefits AND at least one of these: Advanced Comp, Learning, Recruiting, Talent, Reporting, PEX
  • Employment is contingent upon obtaining a Workday Launch certification.
  • All required Workday Partner certifications must remain in Active status throughout employment with ERPA.
  • Strong organizational skills are required. Must be able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, along with a detailed understanding of Workday Benefits processes and best practices to make appropriate implementation recommendations.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, coupled with a desire to have fun while building something new (required)
  • Location: USA, Canada or Mexico
  • Sponsorship: Open to candidates who require sponsorship transfer


Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job.

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