Workday HCM Consultant (Benefits)

Huron Consulting Group Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group Inc. is seeking a Workday Benefits Consultant to ensure successful implementation of Workday’s Benefits Solution.

Certification in Workday Benefits is essential, with expertise in configuring and testing benefits plans such as 403(b) and related payroll functionalities. You will work with clients to gather requirements, convert legacy data, and ensure smooth delivery across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Certification in Workday Benefits is a must.
• Experience configuring and testing Workday Benefits solutions.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate into configuration.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project workstreams and client interface.
• Design and implement requirements in Workday Benefits.
• Configure company benefits programs and leaves.
• Convert legacy data and assist in testing solutions.
• Support multiple projects of differing scale.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday Benefits Certification

Job description

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. An indispensable role… Huron clients approach us with a unique set of challenges so we are constantly on the look-out for outstanding consultants with different types of expertise and knowledge who can uncover, untangle, and tackle the biggest challenges facing the industry. Our capable Associates lead project work streams utilizing Huron tools and methodologies and industry best practices —as well as innovative analytics and technologies to implement complex, comprehensive solutions. Skilled relationship builders, our Associates are responsible for project work stream delivery, work plan management, analytics, reporting and client interface/presentations. They collaborate with client staff and leadership while managing and mentoring junior Huron staff. Everyone works in symphony to achieve a common objective: create and implement viable technology solutions. Associates gain valuable, hands‑on consulting experience…and that translates to career growth. Let’s get to work – together.

Requirements:

As a Workday Benefits Consultant, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of Workday’s Benefits Solution. Certification in Workday Benefits is a must. You will provide Workday product, subject‑matter, and implementation expertise; and work with partners to understand their business requirements and help configure and test the derived solutions. In‑depth knowledge of how benefits plan such as retirement plans (403b) are setup in benefits/payroll functional areas. You will work effectively individually and with team members toward customer satisfaction and success. Design and implement requirements in the Workday Benefits solution including company benefits program, which can include health and welfare plans, retirement plans, wellbeing plans, PTO and other leave programs, and other voluntary benefits. Demonstrate the configurations through the development of a prototype. You will assist in creating solutions for clients and/or internal review. Conduct working sessions with clients to gather, understand, and analyze business requirements; ensure client takes advantage of Workday standard methodologies. Help convert legacy data into Workday and assist clients in testing the designed solutions. Analyze Workday release updates to understand impacts of feature changes, in relation to clients existing configuration. Resolve functional issues and understand and implement complex business scenarios. Ability to manage multiple projects of differing scale and duration.

Preferences:

Substantial and measurable delivery within the ERP/Workday HCM workstreams of 2 or more Benefits implementations. Minimum 3 years of experience in Workday workstream. Current active Workday Benefits Certification. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with work experience. Must be able to setup benefit plans and experience of working on open enrollment will be added advantage. Excellent communication skills, oral and written, and the interpersonal skills needed quickly to establish relationships of trust and collaboration.

Position Level

Associate Country India

At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together. Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

Compensation and Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents
• a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match
• an employee stock purchase plan
• a generous Paid Time Off policy
• paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Our Wellness Program supports employee total well‑being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on‑site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year.

All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity

Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug‑free workplace.