Workday HCM Principal Consultant (Certified)

ERPA

$100K — $130K *
US-Anywhere
+ 3 other locationsRemote
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Workday certifications including HCM Core and one additional module required.
  • Minimum three years as a lead Workday HCM Consultant at a partner firm.
  • Experience leading at least two Phase 1 and two Phase X implementations.
  • Preferred experience with higher education Workday projects.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills essential.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Must maintain active Workday Partner certifications throughout employment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide consulting services on multiple client engagements.
  • Understand client business needs and guide design and testing phases.
  • Support clients during annual events like Performance and Open Enrollment.
  • Inform Engagement Managers of project status and changes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project alignment.
  • Maintain accurate and timely project forecasting.
  • Assist sales teams as a Subject Matter Expert during demos and presentations.
  • Stay updated on Workday enhancements and best practices.
  • Build strong, trust-based client relationships.

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunity available.
  • Opportunity to contribute to developing ERPA’s Workday practice.
  • Be part of a team that values innovation and strategic thinking.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Engage in professional growth through staying updated on industry knowledge.
Full Job Description

Position Summary:

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

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:

  • The following Workday certifications with implementer access are required: HCM Core AND at least one of these: Learning, Benefits, Core Comp, Advanced Comp, Recruiting, Talent, Reporting, PEX

  • Must have experience independently leading at least two Workday Phase 1 implementations and two Workday Phase X implementations.

  • Workday experience independently leading higher ed projects is preferred.

  • Minimum of three years of experience as a lead Workday HCM Consultant at a Workday partner firm is required

  • Employment is contingent upon obtaining a Workday Launch certification.

  • All required WorkdayPartnercertifications must remain in Active status throughout employment with ERPA.

  • Must have experience troubleshooting, configuring, and navigating Workday HCM.

  • 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 HCM 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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