Managing Consultant - Workday HCM

Makse Group; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Managing Consultant for Workday HCM to lead high-impact implementations. You will drive solution strategies and mentor teams while managing client relationships. Candidates should have 7+ years of HCM technology consulting experience and a strong background in Workday HCM. This role involves strategic guidance, project management, and client support in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in HCM technology consulting.
• 4+ years of hands-on Workday HCM experience.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale Workday implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-impact Workday HCM implementations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders.
• Mentor and lead teams of consultants and analysts.
• Own project scope, budget, and timelines.
• Provide strategic guidance on Workday HCM configurations.

Skills

HCM technology consulting

Workday HCM

Client leadership

Solution ownership

Team management

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Managing Consultant – Workday HCM

Expected pay range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually.

Makse Group is where innovation meets impact. We’re problem-solvers and trailblazers, empowering clients with Workday solutions that transform their businesses. Our culture thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We take on challenges together, support each other’s growth, and celebrate every milestone.

Looking to advance your career, work with cutting-edge solutions, and join a team that values your potential? Welcome to Makse Group.

As a Managing Consultant in Workday HCM, you will lead the delivery of comprehensive HCM solutions across Core HCM, Compensation, and Business Processes. This role requires strong functional expertise across the Workday HCM suite, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, effective configurations.

You will manage client relationships, oversee project lifecycles, and ensure successful implementations that drive operational efficiency and business alignment. In addition to delivering high-quality solutions, you will coach and develop junior consultants, contribute to best practices, and support clients through change management and system adoption. Your leadership, strategic insight, and deep understanding of Workday HCM will enable clients to fully leverage their technology investment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-impact Workday HCM implementations and optimization projects, with hands-on involvement in system configuration and solution design.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, driving solution strategy and aligning Workday capabilities with business goals.
• Mentor and lead teams of consultants and analysts, ensuring excellence in delivery, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
• Own project scope, budget, and timelines, managing risks and ensuring successful outcomes across multiple workstreams.
• Provide strategic guidance on Workday HCM Core, Compensation, and Business Process configuration, with a focus on usability, scalability, and compliance.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and integration points, identifying root causes and delivering long-term, sustainable solutions.
• Support business development efforts, including pre-sales solutioning, client presentations, and proposal development.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in HCM technology consulting or enterprise systems, with 4+ years of hands-on Workday HCM experience.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale Workday implementations, including client leadership, solution ownership, and delivery oversight.
• Deep functional expertise in Workday HCM Core, Compensation, and Business Process Framework, with configuration leadership across full project lifecycles.
• Strong leadership, client engagement, and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field (Master’s a plus).

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