Junior Lead Consultant - Workday HCM

Nexus Recruitment Group; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Recruitment Group is seeking a proactive Workday Junior Lead Consultant to support HCM implementations and optimizations. You will bridge hands-on configuration with functional leadership across Core HCM, Absence, Compensation, and Recruiting, collaborating with clients and stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of Workday HCM experience with at least one full lifecycle implementation, strong client-facing skills, and the ability to mentor peers while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, IS, Business or related field.
• 4-6 years of Workday HCM experience with at least 1-2 full lifecycle implementations.
• Proficiency in Core HCM, Absence, Compensation, Recruiting, or Benefits.
• Strong HR processes and system configuration practices.
• Experience with Workday reporting, EIBs, and calculated fields is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, client-facing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead configuration and deployment activities across Workday HCM modules.
• Serve as a workstream lead for specific functional areas, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with clients to gather requirements, translate them into system solutions, and guide decision-making based on best practices.
• Perform unit testing, assist with integration and data validation, and support user acceptance testing.
• Document functional requirements, configuration workbooks, and user guides.
• Assist in managing project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
• Stay up to date on Workday enhancements and help clients adopt new features strategically.

Skills

Workday HCM

Client-facing

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

UAT testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IS/Business

Tools

Workday reporting

Workday EIBs

Calculated fields

Job description

About the job Junior Lead Consultant - Workday HCM

Job Summary:

We are looking for a proactive and client-focused Workday Junior Lead Consultant to support the delivery of Workday HCM implementations and optimizations. This role bridges the gap between hands-on configuration and functional leadership, working across modules such as Core HCM, Absence, Compensation, and Recruiting. You will collaborate closely with clients, functional teams, and technical stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of Workday projects.

This role is ideal for experienced Workday consultants ready to take on broader responsibilities, such as leading workstreams, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to solution design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and lead configuration and deployment activities across Workday HCM modules.
• Serve as a workstream lead for specific functional areas, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate with clients to gather requirements, translate them into system solutions, and guide decision-making based on best practices.
• Perform unit testing, assist with integration and data validation, and support user acceptance testing.
• Document functional requirements, configuration workbooks, and user guides.
• Assist in managing project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
• Stay up to date on Workday enhancements and help clients adopt new features strategically.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
• 4-6 years of Workday HCM experience, with at least 1-2 full lifecycle implementations.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following modules: Core HCM, Absence, Compensation, Recruiting, or Benefits.
• Strong understanding of HR business processes and system configuration practices.
• Experience with Workday reporting, EIBs, and calculated fields is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, client-facing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Preferred Certifications:

• Workday Certified in one or more HCM modules
• Project management or Agile delivery certifications are a plus