Workday Principle consultant

Jade Global

$120K — $145K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 to 7+ years of Workday functional implementation or configuration experience.
  • Proficiency in Workday Core HCM, Core Compensation, and Advanced Compensation modules.
  • Strong knowledge of Workday Business Process Framework and Security Rules.
  • Mandatory certifications in Workday HCM Core or Workday Advanced Compensation.
  • Effective client-facing skills and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Design and configure Core HCM business processes and compensation structures.
  • Manage complex compensation components like merit cycles and bonus plans.
  • Lead discovery workshops to understand HR needs and translate them into Workday configurations.
  • Build custom reports and dashboards while ensuring security compliance.
  • Oversee end-to-end testing cycles and support post-go-live activities.
  • Provide advanced support to clients and manage update releases.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients.
  • Engagement in a role that combines technical and advisory skills.
  • Involvement in continuous professional development and certification opportunities.
  • Exposure to the latest Workday features and updates.
Full Job Description
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Key Responsibilities
  • Core HCM & Compensation Configuration: Design and configure Workday Core HCM business processes, staffing models, job profiles, and security groups alongside Core & Advanced Compensation modules.
  • Adv Comp Cycle Management: Set up and execute complex compensation components including merit cycles, bonus/variable pay plans, stock programs, allowance plans, and compensation review statements.
  • Requirements & Advisory: Facilitate discovery workshops with business stakeholders, translate complex HR requirements into scalable Workday configurations, and deliver functional design documentation.
  • Reporting & Security: Build custom reports, matrix reports, dashboards, and Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs), while maintaining domain/business process security policies.
  • Testing & Deployment: Lead end-to-end testing cycles (Unit, System Integration, and User Acceptance Testing), manage defect resolutions, and support production cutover and post-go-live activities.
  • Client Engagement & AMS: Provide tier-3 functional support, release management for bi-annual Workday updates, and continuous optimization for Jade Global's AMS clients.

Qualifications & Requirements
  • Experience: 3 to 7+ years of hands-on Workday functional implementation or configuration support experience.
  • Module Expertise: Deep technical and functional proficiency in Workday Core HCM, Core Compensation, and Advanced Compensation.
  • Core Competencies: Strong command of Workday Business Process Framework, Security Rules, EIBs, Calculated Fields, and Advanced Reporting.
  • Certifications (Mandatory): Workday HCM Core or Workday Advanced Compensation certifications.
  • Soft Skills: Proven client-facing advisory skills, analytical problem-solving abilities, and strong written/verbal communication.

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