Senior Workday HCM Consultant - Lead Transformations

Cognizant; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Workday HCM Principal Consultant to guide clients through transformation, implementation and operation of Workday solutions. You will configure the product to meet business requirements, lead design sessions, and mentor junior consultants.

You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure successful deployments, data conversions, testing, and knowledge transfer, while upholding quality and timelines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Workday functional implementation experience.
• Experience in HR, Payroll, or Financial software.
• Experience implementing ERP/SaaS solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Become a Workday HCM product expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation.
• Recommend best solutions based on client requirements, budget, and timeframe; adapt scope as needed.
• Lead design sessions and configuration decisions based on client needs at all project stages.
• Support the client through all project phases, ensuring smooth transfer from legacy systems to Workday HCM.
• Manage multiple tasks with limited direction and keep stakeholders updated on progress.
• Collaborate with integration team to configure and test Workday integrations with payroll/benefits providers.
• Take leadership roles on projects or as a team lead/DA Reviewer.
• Demonstrate hands-on expertise configuring business processes and security; data loading and tenant-to-tenant moves.
• Mentor fellow consultants and analysts; support shadow assignments.

Skills

Workday HCM

Client mentorship

Project leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/HRIS or related field

Tools

iLoads

Workday configuration

Job description

Cognizant in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Workday HCM Principal Consultant to guide clients through transformation, implementation and operation of Workday solutions. You will configure the product to meet business requirements, lead design sessions, and mentor junior consultants.

You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure successful deployments, data conversions, testing, and knowledge transfer, while upholding quality and timelines.