Workday HCM Consultant

Cognizant; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Workday HCM Consultant to bridge business and technical teams, guiding design, configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday HCM solutions across transformation projects.

You will lead workshops, ensure alignment with leading practices, configure core HCM, security, and organizational structures, and mentor junior consultants while supporting post-deployment activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Active Workday HCM Certification preferred.
• 2–5 years of Human Resources or HR Technology experience.
• Experience implementing ERP or SaaS solutions, ideally within HCM or HR transformation programmes.
• Experience gathering requirements, conducting workshops, solution design, testing, and deployment.
• Knowledge of Core HCM processes, including worker lifecycle management, organisational structures, staffing models, business processes, and security.

Responsibilities

• Become a Workday HCM subject matter expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation.
• Lead client workshops to gather requirements and design HCM solutions aligned to business needs and Workday best practices.
• Configure and deploy Workday HCM functionality, including Core HCM, organisational structures, business processes, security, and related functional areas.
• Provide guidance and recommendations on HR process design, optimisation, and adoption.
• Track project issues and risks, communicate status, and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Support data conversion, testing, and deployment activities throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Collaborate with clients, project teams, and Engagement Managers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Configure and maintain business processes, security, and tenant setup within Workday.
• Support customer training, knowledge transfer, and post-deployment activities.
• Share knowledge, mentor junior consultants, and participate in practice development initiatives.

Skills

Workday HCM

Stakeholder management

Requirements gathering

Analytical thinking

Communication

Presentation

ERP/SaaS experience

HR transformation

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Active Workday HCM Certification preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Workday HCM Consultant will bridge the gap between business and technical teams by delivering innovative Workday HCM solutions that support clients throughout the transformation, implementation, and deployment lifecycle. This role is responsible for guiding customers through the design, configuration, testing, and implementation of Workday HCM while ensuring solutions align with business objectives and Workday leading practices.The successful candidate will combine strong functional HR knowledge with Workday expertise to help organisations optimise their people processes and realise the full value of their Workday investment.Responsibilities:Become a Workday HCM subject matter expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation.Lead client workshops to gather requirements and design HCM solutions aligned to business needs and Workday best practices.Configure and deploy Workday HCM functionality, including Core HCM, organisational structures, business processes, security, and related functional areas.Provide guidance and recommendations on HR process design, optimisation, and adoption.Track project issues and risks, communicate status, and escalate concerns as appropriate.Support data conversion, testing, and deployment activities throughout the implementation lifecycle.Collaborate with clients, project teams, and Engagement Managers to ensure successful project delivery.Configure and maintain business processes, security, and tenant setup within Workday.Support customer training, knowledge transfer, and post-deployment activities.Share knowledge, mentor junior consultants, and participate in practice development initiatives.Actively participate in Workday training and certification activities.Additional duties as assigned by manager.Skills & Requirements:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.2+ years of Workday functional implementation experience.Active Workday HCM Certification preferred.2-5 years of Human Resources or HR Technology experience.Experience implementing ERP or SaaS solutions, ideally within HCM or HR transformation programmes.Experience gathering requirements, conducting workshops, solution design, testing, and deployment.Knowledge of Core HCM processes, including worker lifecycle management, organisational structures, staffing models, business processes, and security.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced consulting environment.Eligible for SC Clearance - you must have been a UK resident for the last five years and be legally entitled to work in the UK.Minimal travel required, but must be willing to travel on-site as needed.#LI-RemoteWhy choose Cognizant:Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideasOpportunity to do great workOutreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spiritLearning opportunities to help current needs and advancementGlobal operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia PacificAn abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needsCognizant 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.