Workday Functional Consultant

Mivada; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave benefits

Doona Days

Pay for Performance

Career development

Job summary

Mivada Pty Ltd in Australia is seeking a Workday Functional HCM Consultant with hands-on implementation experience to support end-to-end Workday projects, including configuration, testing, and post-go-live support.

You will work within a project team, collaborate with clients and offshore teams, and contribute to design decisions while maintaining independence under senior guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, HR, Business, or related field.
• Approximately 4-8 years of Workday experience, including at least 1-2 implementation projects.
• Workday Certification in HCM or related modules (required or in progress).

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Workday HCM implementation and enhancement projects across the full project lifecycle.
• Configure Workday HCM modules based on documented requirements and functional designs.
• Gather requirements and translate them into system configuration with clients and internal teams.
• Participate in system testing activities including unit testing, SIT, and UAT support.
• Assist in resolving functional issues, defects, and configuration-related problems during implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and delivery progress.
• Support data migration, cutover, and post-go-live activities as required.
• Document functional designs, configuration details, and testing outcomes.
• Provide input into process improvements and best practices in Workday.
• Support knowledge transfer sessions and end-user training where required.
• Work within defined project plans, escalating risks and issues appropriately.

Skills

Workday configuration

End-to-end HR processes

Client-facing

Testing activities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology, HR, Business, or related field

Job description

We're looking for a Workday Functional HCM Consultant with hands-on implementation experience who can contribute to client delivery across Workday HCM projects. You'll work as part of a project team supporting end-to-end Workday implementations, enhancements, and post-production support.

This role is suited for someone who is confident working in configuration and testing, understands HR processes, and can operate with some independence while still being guided by senior team members on complex design and delivery decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Workday HCM implementation and enhancement projects across the full project lifecycle
• Configure Workday HCM modules based on documented requirements and functional designs
• Work with clients and internal teams to gather requirements and translate them into system configuration
• Participate in system testing activities including unit testing, system integration testing, and UAT support
• Assist in resolving functional issues, defects, and configuration-related problems during implementation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (functional, technical, offshore) to ensure alignment and delivery progress
• Support data migration, cutover, and post-go-live activities as required
• Document functional designs, configuration details, and testing outcomes
• Provide input into process improvements and best practice adoption within Workday
• Support knowledge transfer sessions and end-user training where required
• Work within defined project plans, escalating risks and issues appropriately

Requirements

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, HR, Business, or related field
• Approximately 4-8 years of Workday experience, including at least 1-2 implementation projects
• Workday Certification in HCM or related modules (required or in progress)
• Strong understanding of core HR processes across the employee lifecycle (hire to retire)
• Hands-on experience with Workday configuration and testing activities
• Exposure to Workday implementation methodology and project lifecycle phases
• Ability to work effectively in client-facing project environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in teams
• Experience supporting testing cycles, data loads, and deployment activities

Benefits

WHY JOIN US

Everyone who joins our team is treated as a trusted member of the team, not a number. Ultimately your success is our success, so we invest in our People heavily. Here are the top reasons to join us:

• Developing you is a key focus - we help you craft your career
• Pioneers in Parental Leave benefits - we provide equality in our parental leave for all genders and parental types
• Doona Days - additional two days off for your mental health
• Fun is an everyday experience - we challenge you in a positive way so you enjoy your growth journey
• Competitive Compensation & Pay for Performance
• Opportunities to be more for yourself and others

WHO WE ARE

At Mivada we believe that when you bring technology and the right people together, there's no limit to what you can achieve.

Mivada is a high-growth technology consultancy, headquartered in Australia, offering services to both high-growth, mid-sized and global blue chip clients. We run a hybrid model with the majority of our team onshore, as well as an offshore capability in India. We have the ability to support global businesses 24/7 365. Our flexible approach and strong reputation have led to repeat work and growth. Our clients are our advocates.

We believe cultural fit is as important as technical skills. We operate as a team, supporting and learning from each other and we genuinely care about our clients' success. Our Leaders are accessible, humble, and sometimes pretty funny! We like to enjoy our time at work, which means we encourage each other to shoot for the moon!