Workday Consultant | Remote US | Contract

Universal Music Group; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Universal Music Group is seeking a part-time Workday Consultant to provide approximately 24 hours per week of project and functional support in a global HR technology environment. The role is remote within the U.S.

and focuses on Workday Recruiting and Learning, plus broader HCM functionality. You will partner with HR and Talent Acquisition stakeholders to translate business needs into effective Workday solutions, contribute to governance, and support ongoing enhancements and production work.

Qualifications

• Experience configuring Workday HCM in a live environment; optimizing security and access controls.
• Strong knowledge of Workday Recruiting and Learning modules and related business processes.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable Workday configurations and enhancements.
• Experience collaborating with HR, Talent Acquisition, and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior Workday advisor to HR, Talent Acquisition, and stakeholders, translating requirements into practical solutions.
• Provide expertise across the Workday platform with emphasis on Recruiting and Learning.
• Partner with global stakeholders to evaluate needs and recommend effective Workday solutions and best practices.
• Support Workday enhancements and optimization across Recruiting, Learning, Hiring, Onboarding, Security, and Core HCM.
• Evaluate requests and propose optimal Workday functionality or configuration approaches, not just changes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and optimize existing Workday processes.
• Contribute to Workday governance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Provide limited Workday ticket and production support while focusing on project-related work.
• Collaborate with HR, Talent Acquisition, HR Technology, and other cross-functional teams.

Skills

Workday Recruiting

Workday Learning

Workday HCM

Workday Security

Position Management

Business Processes

HR Technology

Stakeholder Collaboration

Job description

Workday Consultant

Part-Time Contract | Approximately 24 Hours/Week | Remote, U.S.

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. We are seeking an experienced Workday Consultant to provide part-time project and functional support within a global HR technology environment. This consultant will serve as a trusted Workday subject matter expert, partnering with HR and Talent Acquisition stakeholders to understand business needs, evaluate Workday capabilities, recommend effective solutions, and manage functional configuration.

How we LEAD:

The primary focus of the engagement will be project-based Workday initiatives, particularly within Recruiting and Learning, while also providing limited ticket and production support as needed. The ideal consultant will bring deep expertise in Workday Recruiting and Learning along with broad knowledge of the overall Workday HCM platform, including Business Processes, Security, Position Management, and related functionality.

This is expected to be an approximately 24-hour-per-week engagement. The consultant will work remotely within the U.S. and must have flexibility to participate in regularly scheduled global project meetings. West Coast candidates are preferred, although qualified consultants located anywhere in the U.S. will be considered.

How you'll CREATE:

• Serve as a senior Workday advisor to HR, Talent Acquisition, and other business stakeholders, translating business requirements into practical and scalable Workday solutions.
• Provide expertise across the Workday platform, with particular emphasis on Workday Recruiting and Workday Learning.
• Partner with global stakeholders to evaluate business needs and recommend effective Workday solutions and best practices.
• Support ongoing Workday enhancements and optimization initiatives across Recruiting, Learning, Hiring, Onboarding, Security, Position Management, and Core HCM.
• Evaluate stakeholder requests and recommend the best available Workday functionality or configuration approach rather than simply executing requested changes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and optimize existing Workday processes.
• Contribute to Workday governance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide limited Workday ticket and production support as needed while maintaining primary focus on project-related initiatives.
• Partner effectively with global HR, Talent Acquisition, HR Technology, and other cross-functional stakeholders.

Bring your VIBE:

• Demonstrated experience supporting and configuring Workday HCM in a live enterprise environment, including enhancements, optimization, and production support.
• Strong functional expertise in Workday Recruiting and Learning, with experience supporting configuration, business processes, enhancements, and/or implementations.
• Broad knowledge of the Workday platform, including Core HCM, Position Management, Hiring/Onboarding, and Security.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Business Process configuration, including evaluating existing processes and recommending scalable improvements.
• Experience partnering directly with HR, Talent Acquisition, HR Technology, and other business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into effective Workday solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a Workday subject matter expert and advisor, recommending best practices and appropriate platform capabilities rather than solely executing predefined configuration requests.
• Experience supporting Workday projects and continuous improvement initiatives, including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and deployment.
• Strong understanding of Workday Security concepts, including roles, security groups, domains, and Business Process security.
• Experience working within a global Workday environment and collaborating with stakeholders across regions and time zones.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in a flexible part-time consulting engagement.