Workday HCM Consultant (Global Delivery Center)

Collaborative Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team of Workday professionals in a fast-paced HR transformation consulting practice. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your Workday expertise to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring smooth transitions from legacy systems to Workday HCM. You'll engage with clients throughout the project phases, mentor fellow consultants, and contribute to a collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence. If you're ready to make an impact in a growing ecosystem, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Entrepreneurial environment

Learning opportunities

Community outreach programs

Global operations opportunities

Affinity groups

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in Workday implementation.
• Active Workday Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Workday expert in design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Coordinate with project teams to align development with client design.

Skills

Workday Certification

Workday Functional Supplemental Certification

Workday implementation experience

Business requirements gathering

Consulting skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Job description

About the Team

Cognizant Workday Practice continues to grow its Global Delivery Center in Manila. Join our dedicated team of experienced Workday professionals and be part of our dynamic, fast-paced, HR transformation consulting practice.

The Global Delivery Center (GDC) provides support to Implementation projects and Application Managed Services (AMS) enhancements across different regions. We provide Workday solutions as per customer’s needs and make sure that it’s delivered on time and follows the company’s methodology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Workday expert with knowledge in design, configuration, testing, and deployment activities;
• Leverage your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client’s requirements, budget, and time-frame; with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified.
• Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday HCM solution.
• Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, your project team, and your Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project.
• Identify strategies, risks, and options for recommending approaches towards meeting requirements for post-production clients.
• Coordinate with project teams to align development with client design decisions.
• Provide status updates to the client, project team, and management on a regular basis.
• Mentor other consultants and actively share product knowledge with others to grow our practice.

Skills and Experience:

• Holds active Workday Certification.
• With Workday Functional Supplemental Certification is an advantage (Learning, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Core and Advanced Compensation, etc.).
• Hands-on experience in Workday implementation (3-5 years) project work experience with direct client interaction.
• Experience in gathering business requirements, designing, prototyping, testing, and implementing solutions to meet client requirements.
• Strong consulting and presentation skills with the ability to effectively manage client expectations.
• Superior detail orientation, organization, and analytical skills.
• Thrive on simultaneously operating at multiple levels and managing multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, growing ecosystem.

Why choose Cognizant:

• Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas.
• Opportunity to do great work.
• Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit.
• Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement.
• Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
• An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs.

Cognizant Core Values:

• Work as One: We think beyond roles, relying on each other’s strengths to win as a team.
• Raise the Bar: We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver.
• Dare to Innovate: We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what’s possible.
• Do the Right Thing: We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice.
• Own It: We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.