Workday HCM Architect (HCM, Compensation & Security)

The Planet Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 131,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Planet Group is seeking an experienced Workday HCM Workstream Lead to own the HCM workstream end to end, with a primary focus on Core HCM, Compensation, and Security.

This contract role is fully remote across the United States, requiring hands-on Workday configuration expertise and strong consulting experience to guide stakeholders through design, testing, troubleshooting, and optimization. The engagement runs for 12 months with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Workday Core HCM experience with hands-on configuration across Core HCM, Compensation, and Security.
• Active Workday HCM certification and experience with a Workday Certified Services Partner.
• Strong knowledge of organizational structures, staffing models, business processes, compensation configuration, security groups, and domain security.
• Proven experience leading Workday workstreams, managing stakeholders, translating requirements into scalable solutions.
• Excellent client-facing communication and consulting skills with flexibility to support increased hours during critical project periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HCM workstream across planning, design, configuration, testing, optimization, and stakeholder communication.
• Own Core HCM, Compensation, and Security configuration including org structures, staffing models, worker lifecycle processes, compensation plans and security policies.
• Troubleshoot complex functional issues, support Workday releases and regression testing, identify opportunities for system improvement.
• Partner across Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, Talent, Recruiting, Integrations, and Reporting to manage dependencies and deliver scalable solutions.
• Advise stakeholders, drive key decisions, and provide hands-on guidance and knowledge transfer throughout the engagement.

Skills

Workday Core HCM

Compensation configuration

Security configuration

Workday certification

Stakeholder management

Client-facing consulting

Organizational structures

Staffing models

Security groups

Business processes

Job description

Job Title: Workday HCM Workstream Lead - Core HCM, Compensation & Security

Location: Remote - United States

Onsite Requirements: Fully remote

Work Requirements: Must be located in the United States

Compensation Range: $95-$110 per hour

Employment Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 12 months with possible extensions

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Workday HCM Workstream Lead to own the HCM workstream end to end, with a primary focus on Core HCM, Compensation, and Security.

This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring deep Workday configuration expertise, strong consulting experience, and the ability to guide stakeholders through design, testing, troubleshooting, and optimization. The consultant will serve as a trusted advisor while helping the internal team build greater confidence and self‑sufficiency within Workday.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Lead the HCM workstream across planning, design, configuration, testing, optimization, and stakeholder communication.

• Own Core HCM, Compensation, and Security configuration, including organizational structures, staffing models, worker lifecycle processes, compensation plans, eligibility rules, and security policies.

• Troubleshoot complex functional issues, support Workday releases and regression testing, and identify opportunities for system and process improvement.

• Partner across Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, Talent, Recruiting, Integrations, and Reporting to manage downstream dependencies and deliver scalable solutions.

• Advise stakeholders, drive key decisions, and provide hands‑on guidance and knowledge transfer throughout the engagement.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of Workday Core HCM experience with strong hands‑on configuration expertise across Core HCM, Compensation, and Security.

• Active Workday HCM certification and prior experience working for a Workday Certified Services Partner are required.

• Strong knowledge of organizational structures, staffing models, business processes, compensation configuration, security groups, and domain/business process security.

• Proven experience leading Workday workstreams, managing stakeholders, resolving complex issues, and translating business requirements into scalable solutions.

• Strong understanding of cross‑functional dependencies across the broader Workday HCM ecosystem.

• Excellent client‑facing communication and consulting skills with flexibility to support increased hours during critical project periods.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting nonprofit, mission‑driven, or lean internal Workday teams.

• Experience across both Workday implementations and post‑production support.

• Additional expertise across Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, Talent, Recruiting, Reporting, Integrations, calculated fields, or dashboards.

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