Lead Workday HCM & Compensation Transformation Consultant

Cognizant; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entrepreneurial culture

Great work opportunities

Community outreach

Learning programs

Global opportunities

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Principal Consultant to bridge business and technical teams during Workday HCM implementations in Australia. You will guide transformation, design, configuration, testing and ongoing operation across the project lifecycle.

You will mentor junior consultants, lead design sessions, configure security and data loads, and ensure successful transitions from legacy systems to Workday HCM, while aligning with client budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
• Workday HCM certification desirable.
• 5+ years Workday HCM implementation experience.
• 5 years HR, Payroll, or Financial software experience.
• Experience gathering requirements and prototyping across deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Become a Workday HCM and compensation product expert with design, configuration, testing, and implementation knowledge.
• Recommend best solutions based on client requirements, budget, and timeframe, with scope flexibility as needed.
• Lead facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and client needs.
• Guide the client through all phases of the project from legacy systems to Workday HCM.
• Mentor other Consultants and lead teams within projects.

Skills

Workday HCM

Functional implementation

Leadership

Communication skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP software

MS Office

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Principal Consultant to bridge business and technical teams during Workday HCM implementations in Australia. You will guide transformation, design, configuration, testing and ongoing operation across the project lifecycle.

You will mentor junior consultants, lead design sessions, configure security and data loads, and ensure successful transitions from legacy systems to Workday HCM, while aligning with client budgets and timelines.