Workday Recruiting / Talent Implementation Principal Consultant

Cognizant; Ciudad Victoria; Híbrido; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global consulting firm located in Ciudad Victoria is seeking a Principal Consultant to bridge the gap between business and technical teams. This role requires expertise in Workday implementation and strong communication skills. The successful candidate will guide clients through transformation, from implementation to operation phases, while being a Workday product expert. Benefits include an entrepreneurial environment and opportunities for personal growth. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in HR or a related field and 2+ years of Workday experience.

Servicios

Entrepreneurial environment

Learning opportunities

Global operations with diverse opportunities

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, HRIS or related field required.
• 2+ years of Workday implementation experience highly desired.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsabilidades

• Become a Workday expert and guide clients through implementation.
• Engage and support clients through all project phases.
• Configure and test integrations with payroll and benefits providers.

Conocimientos

Workday Implementation

Human Resources Management

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Certification in Workday HCM

Descripción del empleo

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 Recruiting and 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.
• Work alongside the integration team to configure and test integrations between the Workday solution and the client’s selected payroll and benefits providers.
• Willingness to take a leadership position on a project, or as a Collaborative or WorkdayProduct Partner Lead and/or DA Reviewer.
• Display your hands‑on expertise of the software, including Loading customer data, moving configuration from tenant to tenant, and configuring business processes and security.
• Utilize your technical aptitude to convert and map data sources into data conversion templates via Loads.

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Human Resources Management, HRIS or related field required;
• Certification in Workday HCM, Workday Recruiting or Workday Talent.
• 2+ years of Workday implementation experiences, highly desired.
• 2-5 years Human Resources, Payroll, or financial software experience, required.
• 2-5 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.

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.