Workday Consultant

Cognizant; Guadalajara; Híbrido; MXN 1,563,000 - 1,931,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading consulting firm in Guadalajara is seeking a Principal Consultant with expertise in Workday HCM compensation. In this hybrid role, you will lead projects, guide clients, and support business development. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience and a Workday Certification. Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage client expectations are crucial. This position also offers opportunities for professional growth.

Formación

• 5+ years of Workday HCM implementation or post-production support experience.
• Workday Certification is mandatory.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsabilidades

• Recommend solutions based on client's requirements.
• Guide clients through design sessions and decisions.
• Act as Lead Consultant for requirements gathering and solution implementation.

Conocimientos

Workday HCM implementation

Functional consulting

Customer service

Microsoft Office Suite

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Principal Consultant. We are seeking a highly skilled Functional Architect with 8 to 10 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Workday HCM Compensation and a strong understanding of Workday HCM. Experience in Devices/SPM Finance & Accounting is a plus. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects that enhance our HR systems and processes contributing to the company’s success.

Responsibilities

• 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 client through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of the client’s unique business requirements at all stages of the project.
• Independently execute on the assigned support activities with utmost quality and as per the milestone or resolution time.
• Act as a Lead Consultant in gathering business requirements, designing and prototyping, testing and implementing business solutions.
• Build or configure the system to the customer’s expectations and requirements.
• Lead the integration work stream driving towards decisions and recommending best practices related to functionalities.
• Identify strategies, risks and options, recommend approaches and mitigations to meet client or functional requirements.
• Execute the day-to-day activities of Workday projects for a variety of clients including project reviews.
• Master the art of follow through. Frequently update your Engagement Manager and Service Delivery Manager on timeline tasks, risks, roles & responsibilities, etc.
• Proactively keep yourself abreast of Workday updates and project changes. Seek out opportunities to further your skillset and professional growth. We love initiative!
• Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts including providing support for shadow assignments.
• Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one’s skills and learnings with others within the organization.
• Support business development activities such as identification, proposal development and other pursuit activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Workday HCM implementation or post-production support experience.
• 5+ years of HCM software experience in at least one module. Multiple modules preferred.
• 5 years implementing/supporting functional solutions with ERP or SaaS software.
• Workday Certification is mandatory.
• Expertise in gathering business requirements, designing and prototyping, testing and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Human Resources, Human Resources Management, HRIS, Finance or related field.
• Strong communication, presentation and analytical skills with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations.
• Have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
• Be adaptable and open to learning new technologies and methodologies.
• Possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Show a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Be able to effectively train and support team members in technical skills.
• Passion for exceptional customer service.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Travel to customer site when needed.
• This position will be remote.

Certifications Required

Workday Certification