Remote HR Workday Transformation Lead

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ladders seeks an experienced HR Workday Transformation Consultant to lead HR and payroll transformation initiatives for a growing practice in the Finance & Insurance space. You will partner with HR, HRIS, payroll, and senior stakeholders to assess processes, build business cases, and guide end-to-end transformation.

The position is remote for US-based candidates and offers $110,000–$130,000 annually, with opportunities to contribute to practice growth and mentor junior consultants.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in HR transformation, HR technology, or HR operations (consulting preferred).
• Hands-on in at least two full Workday HCM implementations as client lead, PM, or advisory partner.
• Knowledge of Workday HCM and its integration with payroll and finance systems.
• Experience in HR system selection and systems integrator procurement.
• Ability to design and deliver Workday training to HR teams at all levels.
• Strong understanding of US HR and payroll practices, including multi-state payroll and benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery and current-state reviews of HR and payroll processes, providing options for change.
• Build business cases for HR technology investments, detailing benefits, costs, risks, and timelines.
• Design target operating models for HR and HRIS teams, focusing on roles and governance.
• Run Workday HCM system selection exercises, comparing Workday with other platforms.
• Manage systems integrator procurement, including writing RFPs and leading evaluations.
• Plan and manage client engagements to ensure timely and quality delivery.
• Assess training needs and deliver Workday training to HR teams, both in person and online.

Skills

HR transformation

Workday HCM

Program management

HR/payroll integration

Stakeholder presentation

US payroll practices

Tools

RFP writing

Job description

Ladders seeks an experienced HR Workday Transformation Consultant to lead HR and payroll transformation initiatives for a growing practice in the Finance & Insurance space. You will partner with HR, HRIS, payroll, and senior stakeholders to assess processes, build business cases, and guide end-to-end transformation.

The position is remote for US-based candidates and offers $110,000–$130,000 annually, with opportunities to contribute to practice growth and mentor junior consultants.