Workday Functional Lead

VirtualResource; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VirtualResource is seeking experienced Workday Functional Leads for remote contract opportunities. You will partner with clients to design and deliver Workday solutions, lead workshops, and provide expert guidance across Core HCM, Recruiting, Payroll, and related modules.

This remote-based role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, governance, and successful go-lives, with opportunities for mentoring and professional growth within a boutique consultancy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading Workday functional workstreams with module expertise
• Deep expertise in Workday modules such as Core HCM, Recruiting, Payroll, or Data Governance
• Experience leading client workshops and stakeholder management
• Ability to design and deliver Workday solutions in complex environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Consulting experience in client-facing projects
• Workday certifications
• Experience across multiple Workday modules
• Global implementation or support experience
• Experience in consultancy or professional services environments

Responsibilities

• Lead design activities across Workday implementations and enhancements
• Facilitate client workshops and translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions
• Provide SME guidance on Workday best practices
• Produce functional design docs and configuration specs
• Support testing, deployment and go-live activities
• Collaborate with client stakeholders, project teams, and technical resources
• Ensure solutions align with governance, compliance and business requirements
• Provide mentoring and quality assurance support

Skills

Workday leadership

Workday modules

Client workshops

Workday solution design

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Consulting experience

Workday certifications

Multi-module Workday

Global implementation

Consultancy environment

Education

HR or Information Systems degree

Job description

VirtualResource (VR) is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR and Workdaysystems. We strive to be the go-to company that partners with businesses to optimise their HR technology landscape.

Our people are our most important asset

• We recognise the need for a committed, skilled and loyal team and strive to create a working environment that is flexible, caring and considerate of all needs.
• We attract the best people and reward them appropriately
• Staff development and upskilling are core to what we do

Are you an experienced Workday Functional Lead looking for your next contract opportunity?

We are seeking experienced Workday Functional Leads to support a range of client transformation, implementation, optimisation, and enhancement programmes. We are particularly interested in consultants with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Recruiting & Pre-Hire Processes
• Compensation, Payroll & Rewards
• Security, Data Governance & Controls
• Core HCM and related Workday modules

As a Workday Functional Lead, you will partner with clients to design and deliver effective Workday solutions, provide functional expertise, facilitate workshops, and help ensure successful project outcomes.

Job Description

What skills are we looking for?

Our roles are remotely based (even pre-Covid), meaning you will be working from your home office, connecting with your client and team on a daily basis.

To be successful in this type of environment, you will need to have the ability to communicate effectively (in English) with cross-functional teams, explain complex concepts in easy, understandable terms, align HR / business knowledge with Workday functionality, and proactively drive process improvements. You will need to be comfortable with video calls and be proactive in keeping communication channels open with your client and team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead functional design activities across Workday implementations and enhancement project in the relevant areas.
• Facilitate client workshops and translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on Workday best practices
• Produce functional design documentation and configuration specifications
• Support testing, deployment, and go-live activities
• Collaborate closely with client stakeholders, project teams, and technical resources
• Ensure solutions align with business requirements, governance standards, and compliance needs
• Provide mentoring and quality assurance support where appropriate

Skills & Experience

• More than 3years experience leading Workday functional workstreams, with deep expertise in one or more Workday modules.
• Strong expertise in one or more Workday functional areas such as Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Talent, Security, or Data Governance.
• Experience leading client workshops and managing stakeholder relationships
• Proven ability to design and deliver Workday solutions in complex environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Consulting experience within client-facing projects
• Workday certification(s)
• Experience across multiple Workday modules
• Global implementation or support experience
• Experience working within consultancy or professional services environments

Other Qualifications / Skills (beneficial but not mandatory

• College or University Degree in HR or Information Systems
• Familiarity with Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies
• Background in HR operations, payroll, or finance transformation

If you are a Workday specialist with strong functional expertise and a passion for delivering successful client outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.