Workday Consultant

Sotalent; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive medical, dental, and VIs

Job summary

Sotalent is seeking a Senior Workday Consultant for Talent and Learning to join a cloud consulting team in McLean, Virginia. The role focuses on maximizing Workday investments across Recruiting, Learning, and Talent modules, with a hybrid work structure and travel as needed.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in Workday, with advanced credentials being a plus. Strong MS Office skills and readiness for frequent project milestones across client sites are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Workday experience.
• Bachelor's degree requires 3 years in Recruiting, Learning, or Talent in Workday or similar ERP.
• Master's degree requires 1 year of relevant experience.
• 7 years of HCM systems experience can substitute for a degree.
• Willingness to travel ~25% to attend milestones or visit offices.
• Active Workday certifications in HCM, Compensation, or Benefits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Workday solutions for clients.
• Manage the optimization lifecycle, including system assessments and deployments.
• Provide high‑level production support and advisory during transformations.

Skills

Workday experience

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Senior Workday Consultant for Talent and Learning

Our firm is representing a leading professional services organization currently seeking a Senior Consultant to join their Cloud Consulting division. This role focuses on helping clients maximize their investment in Workday, specifically within the Recruiting, Learning, and Talent Optimization modules. The position is based in McLean, Virginia, with a hybrid work structure.

In this role, you will act as a key advisor during system transformations and ongoing optimization efforts. Your daily responsibilities will involve leading the design and implementation of technical solutions for clients in a post-production environment. You will manage various aspects of the optimization lifecycle, including system assessments, Phase X deployments, and high-level production support.

To qualify for this position, you must have at least two years of direct experience working with Workday. Candidates with a Bachelors degree need a minimum of three years of experience in Recruiting, Learning, or Talent management within Workday or a similar ERP. Those with a Masters degree need at least one year of relevant experience. Alternatively, seven years of professional experience in Human Capital Management systems can substitute for a degree.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable with approximately 25 percent travel to attend key project milestones or visit office locations as needed. Strong proficiency with the Microsoft office suite is expected.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess active Workday certifications in HCM, Compensation, or Benefits. Experience navigating Workday implementations within the Public Sector is also highly desirable.

The anticipated salary for this role ranges from 113,000 to 188,000 USD per year, depending on the specific skills and certifications the successful candidate brings to the team.

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• a 401k retirement plan
• a discretionary performance bonus
• tuition reimbursement
• student loan repayment assistance
• paid parental leave