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Find Workday Consultant opportunities with organizations seeking experienced professionals to implement, configure, optimize, and support Workday solutions. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you focus your search on senior-level roles with competitive compensation.

What Workday Consultants Do

Workday Consultants help businesses make the most of Workday applications across areas such as Human Capital Management (HCM), Financial Management, payroll, planning, and analytics. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include gathering requirements, designing solutions, configuring business processes, managing integrations, testing updates, training users, and supporting deployments.

Common Workday Consultant Specializations

Roles may focus on Workday HCM, Finance, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Adaptive Planning, reporting, security, or integrations. Consultants may work on implementation projects, post-launch improvements, system migrations, or ongoing platform support. Employers commonly seek expertise aligned with their specific Workday modules and business needs.

Skills Employers Look For

Successful candidates often bring hands-on Workday configuration experience, strong knowledge of business processes, and the ability to translate stakeholder needs into practical solutions. Communication, project management, troubleshooting, data analysis, and experience with testing or integrations can also be valuable. Relevant Workday certifications may strengthen an application, depending on the position.

Find Workday Consultant Jobs on Ladders

Browse vetted Workday Consultant jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and apply to positions that align with your specialization, experience, and career goals. Job availability and compensation vary by employer, location, and level of responsibility.

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$74K - $87K *

Transform client implementations by leading discovery, planning, and execution. Own project scope, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful adoption of solutions that align with business goals and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

Join a team that's transforming HR and payroll solutions by engaging clients, conducting tailored demos, and bridging business needs with technical expertise to enhance workforce management and compli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $110K *

Join us to manage and enhance our Workday environment, ensuring security and operational excellence while collaborating with HR, Payroll, and IT. Grow your expertise in Payroll and Time Tracking as yo...

Illinois, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $140K *

Transform financial systems by leading a high-performing team to enhance Workday Financials, ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment with business goals while driving continuous improv...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $158K *

Join us to lead Sage HCM implementations and provide ongoing support, guiding clients through the entire lifecycle. Leverage your expertise in HR processes to enhance client satisfaction and optimize...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$107K - $144K *

Lead and execute comprehensive quality assurance for Workday implementations, ensuring alignment with business needs and high-quality outcomes. Oversee testing strategies, manage defect lifecycles, an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$82K - $142K *

Engage with clients to build tailored Anaplan solutions that tackle business challenges in finance, supply chain, and sales. Collaborate on projects, mentor analysts, and enhance your expertise throug...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $195K *

Drive enterprise sales success by engaging CIOs and CTOs, leading complex sales cycles, and connecting technology solutions to business outcomes. Leverage your expertise in cloud architecture and AI t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$74K - $87K *

Lead the charge in multiple Unanet AIM implementations, guiding clients through data management and operational transitions to achieve successful outcomes while ensuring effective training and support...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $99K *

Champion customer success by leveraging your technical expertise to drive impactful projects, deliver tailored solutions, and advocate for best practices in Logi Analytics software implementation...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $224K *

Join a team that's empowering healthcare organizations to maximize their Workday investments. As a Value Manager, you'll drive measurable outcomes and strategic partnerships, ensuring continuous value...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$243K - $365K *

Empower teams by leading the development of innovative Leader Enablement products. Drive strategy, roadmap execution, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance talent management and coaching solut...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at driving new client partnerships and revenue growth within a high-autonomy, results-driven sales environment. Own the complete sales cycle, leveraging networks to create strategi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Advance HR technology by leading Workday administration, ensuring optimal system performance, security, and data governance. Collaborate with HR and IT to deliver solutions that enhance business proce...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maximizing client success through effective software implementations. Collaborate with customers and partners to ensure timely project delivery while continuously impro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $138K *

Champion innovative solutions as you drive partner adoption of our lending platform. Collaborate across teams to analyze deal economics and translate insights into actionable strategies that enhance p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $125K *

Unlock the potential of HRIS by optimizing Workday for seamless operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience, manage data security, and drive digital transformation w...

California, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $118K *

Join a team that's focused on driving operational excellence and technical solutions for clients. Lead transformative projects, enhance performance, and mentor junior consultants while ensuring succes...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in driving business success by building relationships and selling comprehensive HR solutions to small and midsize companies, while managing a diverse pipeline and exceeding sales targe...

Dublin, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to drive business growth by building relationships, managing a diverse sales pipeline, and delivering tailored HR solutions to mid-sized companies, ensuring exceptional client sati...

Dublin, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving business success by building relationships and selling comprehensive HR solutions to small and midsize companies. You'll manage your own pipeline, engage with decision-maker...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $115K *

Support the Foundation's financial systems by optimizing Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning. Collaborate with teams to enhance data integrity, provide user training, and ensure seamless operatio...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $160K *

Transform the future of education by leading the architectural vision for Workday, integrating systems, and driving data management strategies to enhance operational efficiency and impact across Calif...

California, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $119K *

Join our dynamic Public Sector Customer Success team to drive IoT solution adoption, ensuring impactful deployments for government and education clients. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance cust...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Architect and manage complex SAP environments, ensuring optimal performance and security. Lead installations, upgrades, and migrations while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver tailored solutio...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Workday Consultant do?question toggle

    A Workday Consultant helps organizations implement, configure, and improve Workday software. Work may include gathering requirements, setting up modules and business processes, managing integrations, testing changes, and advising stakeholders.

  • What types of Workday Consultant jobs are available?question toggle

    Common roles focus on Workday HCM, Financial Management, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Adaptive Planning, reporting, security, or integrations. Some positions center on implementation, while others focus on optimization or ongoing support.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Workday Consultant jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for hands-on experience with relevant Workday modules, knowledge of business processes, and strong communication and problem-solving skills. Certifications or implementation experience may be preferred for some roles.

  • How much do Workday Consultants earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on experience, specialization, location, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check each listing for its stated compensation and requirements.

  • Where can I find Workday Consultant jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Workday Consultant listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Availability and specific salary details vary by listing.