Workday Core HCM - Lead Consultant

Rolling Arrays; India; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolling Arrays is seeking a seasoned leader with 7-10 years of HRIS experience for an end-to-end module delivery role in India. You'll manage full lifecycle implementations, lead workshops, and drive solution architecture. Candidates must possess strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, alongside Workday Core HCM Certification. This position offers a chance to develop junior talent and ensure project quality while engaging effectively with senior clients.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of HRIS experience with at least 5 end-to-end implementations.
• Strong client management and communication skills.
• Workday Core HCM Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of SF implementations from initiation through go-live and support.
• Design cross-module integration processes and provide guidance on system optimization.
• Serve as primary consultant for senior client stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Consulting Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution

Job description

Role Summary

Owns end-to-end module delivery, leads client workshops, drives solution architecture decisions, develops junior talent, and ensures project quality and timely delivery. Carries mandatory team leadership accountability.

Key Tasks

• Project Leadership - Manage full lifecycle of SF implementations from initiation through go-live and support. Lead module-specific workshops and align business requirements with system capabilities.
• Solution Architecture - Design cross-module integration processes and workflow customizations. Provide expert guidance on configuration strategy and system optimization.
• Stakeholder Engagement - Serve as the primary consultant for senior client stakeholders. Drive milestone sign-offs and manage escalations effectively.
• Team Leadership & Mentoring - Delegate and supervise junior consultant workstreams. Mentor team members and support their HRIS certification journeys. Conduct regular 1:1s and provide structured, actionable feedback.

Competencies Required

Functional Competency

• Process Ownership - Leads end-to-end module or functional process delivery.
• Integration Oversight - Owns end-to-end integration validation and troubleshooting.
• QA Governance - Owns QA cycles; sets standards and review discipline.
• Project Reporting - Owns project reporting and drives transparency across stakeholders.

Behavioral Competency

• Leadership: Inspires confidence and drives team performance.
• Task Ownership: Takes initiative, flags risks, and ensures timely delivery.
• Consulting Skills: Guides clients through ambiguity and change.
• Problem Solving: Solves complex problems with strategic foresight.
• Stakeholder Management: Influences outcomes through strategic engagement.
• Escalation Management: Prevents escalations through proactive risk handling.
• Change Attitude: Drives change with positive mindset and resilience.
• Attention to Detail: Producing consistently high-quality work.
• Team Leadership: Drives team performance and alignment.
• Mentoring: Coaches peers and guides best practices.
• People Development: Gives structured feedback and supports growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution
• 7-10 years of HRIS experience; led at least 5 end-to-end implementations
• Strong leadership, client management, and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and guide cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated people management and team development capability
• Workday Core HCM Certification (required)