HRIS Senior Consultant - Workday

Rolling Arrays - Consulting; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolling Arrays - Consulting is seeking an experienced HRIS Consultant with Workday HCM expertise to lead end-to-end HRIS delivery for complex client engagements. You will design, configure, and optimize Workday modules while mentoring junior team members and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Strong stakeholder management and change management skills are required to educate clients and propose improvement opportunities aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
• Experienced in Workday HCM configuration, testing, implementation, and HRIS maintenance across multiple HR modules.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, business process workflows, data migration, and security configurations.
• Able to facilitate workshops, gather requirements, and engage stakeholders across regional projects.
• Passionate about HR digital transformation and delivering best-practice Workday solutions to clients.
• Candidates with prior AMS or post-go-live maintenance and support experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements workshops and design functional solutions for complex HRIS scenarios.
• Configure HRIS modules ensuring adherence to best practices and optimization.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Oversee SIT and UAT cycles and ensure quality signoffs on deliverables.
• Guide and mentor Associate and Junior Consultants on the project.

Skills

Cross-module knowledge

Solution design

Client engagement

Mentoring

Change management

Attention to detail

Learning agility

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday HCM

HRIS maintenance

HR processes

Job description

Role Summary:

Leads end-to-end delivery of HRIS modules as a subject matter expert, manages complex client engagements, and mentors junior team members. May informally lead small project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solution Design & Configuration: Lead requirements workshops and design functional solutions for complex scenarios. Configure HRIS modules ensuring adherence to best practices and optimization.
• Client Engagement: Manage day-to-day client relationships and act as a trusted advisor. Proactively identify and resolve project risks and client concerns.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee SIT and UAT cycles and ensure quality signoffs on deliverables. Review junior team members' configuration for accuracy and completeness.
• Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing: Guide and mentor Associate and Junior Consultants on the project. Document and share module best practices and lessons learned.

Functional Competency:

• Functional Knowledge: Independently applies cross-module knowledge.
• Solution Design: Designs scalable, integrated solution architectures.

Behavioural Competency:

• Consulting Skills: Guides clients through ambiguity and change.
• Problem Solving: Solves complex problems with strategic foresight.
• Client Orientation: Educates clients and proposes improvements aligned with goals.
• Stakeholder Management: Aligns stakeholders and manages expectations effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Producing consistently high-quality work with thorough checks.
• Task Ownership: Takes initiative, flags risks, and ensures timely delivery.
• Learning Agility: Seeks feedback, adapts quickly, and explores innovations.
• Change Attitude: Drives change with positive mindset and resilience.

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
• Experienced in Workday HCM configuration, testing, implementation, and HRIS maintenance/support across multiple HR modules.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, business process workflows, data migration, and security configurations.
• Able to facilitate workshops, gather requirements, and engage stakeholders across regional projects.
• Passionate about HR digital transformation and delivering best-practice Workday solutions to clients.
• Candidates with prior experience in supporting Workday HRIS operations, Application Management Services (AMS), or post-go-live maintenance and support activities are also encouraged to apply.