Workday HCM, Compensation & Advanced Compensation / Talent, Principal Consultant

Collaborative Solutions, LLC; Sydney; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Principal Consultant to bridge business and technical teams on Workday HCM implementations. You will drive design, configuration, testing and deployment across multiple client projects, mentoring teammates and leading sessions to deliver practical solutions aligned with client needs.

You will leverage deep Workday expertise, engage in all project phases, and guide customers through complex transformations with a focus on quality and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• Certification in Workday HCM, Core Compensation, and Advanced Compensation or Talent.
• 5+ years of Workday HCM functional implementation experience.
• 5 years HR, Payroll, or Financial software experience.
• 5 years implementing functional solutions with ERP or SaaS software.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Bridge business and technical teams to solve Workday intersystem problems.
• Guide clients through design, configuration, testing, and implementation.
• Recommend solutions based on client requirements, budget, and timeframe.
• Lead design sessions, configuration decisions, and best-practice approaches.
• Support clients through all project phases and ensure smooth data transfer.
• Lead and mentor other consultants; potential lead role on projects.
• Demonstrate hands-on Workday expertise in data loading and configuration.

Skills

Workday HCM

Core Compensation

Advanced Compensation

HR/Payroll/Financial software

Communication skills

MS Excel / PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Principal Consultant will “bridge the gap” between the business and technical teams by solving complex Workday intersystem problems. They will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday HCM implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Become a Workday HCM, Compensation, and Advanced Compensation or Talent product expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation.
• Leverage your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client’s requirements, budget, and timeframe; with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified.
• Guide the customer through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of the customer’s unique business requirements at all stages of the project.
• Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday HCM solution.
• Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, your project team and your Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project.
• Leads, mentors, and oversees the work of other Consultants within the projects, and willingness to take a leadership position as a Collaborative or Workday Product Partner Lead.
• Display your hands‑on expertise of the software, including loading customer data, moving configuration from tenant to tenant, and configuring business processes and security.

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
• Certification in Workday HCM, Core Compensation, and Advanced Compensation or Talent.
• 5+ years of Workday HCM functional implementation experience required.
• 5 years Human Resources, Payroll, or Financial software experience, required.
• 5 years implementing functional solutions with ERP or SaaS software, highly desired.
• Experience gathering business requirements, designing and prototyping, testing and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated functional experience in Human Resources, Payroll, or Financials Management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint programs.

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Why choose Cognizant:

Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas Opportunity to do great work Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs Cognizant Core Values: Work as One: We think beyond roles, relying on each other’s strengths to win as a team. Raise the Bar: We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver. Dare to Innovate: We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what’s possible. Do the Right Thing: We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice. Own It: We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. As one of the world’s leading professional services companies, we help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast changing world. Together, we’re improving everyday life. Founded in 1994 as a technology development arm of The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, we were spun off as an independent company in 1996, and have worked closely with large organizations to help them build stronger businesses ever since. Today, Cognizant engineers modern businesses to improve everyday life, helping some of the world’s most established companies remain the most loved brands. In today’s fast-changing technology landscape, we work with our clients to advance every aspect of how they serve their customers: digitizing their products, services and customer experiences; automating their business processes; and modernizing their technology infrastructures. Cognizant’s Workday practice was formed in 2020 through the acquisition of Collaborative Solutions, a leading global finance and HR transformation consultancy. Our 1,700+ experts provide full lifecycle services—advisory, deployment, and post-production—using our proven, proprietary tools. With headquarters in the US and a rapidly expanding footprint that extends from India and China to Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East, we’re committed to building digital talent all around the globe so everyone can benefit from the full spectrum of human ingenuity. We collaborate locally with clients, in person and in their local languages. We believe that the opportunity presented by technology has never been greater, and because of that opportunity, Cognizant will continue to work with clients to modernize their businesses, making everyday life even better for them, their customers and the communities they serve.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

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