Workday HCM Functional Consultant

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Workday HCM functional expert to lead clients through full system implementations, focusing on Core HCM. You will design, configure, test, and validate Workday solutions while coaching clients on process design and risk mitigation.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance eligibility, a Bachelor’s degree, and 5+ years delivering ERP/HCM solutions including 2+ years in Workday, with at least 1 year as a functional lead.

Qualifications

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN an ACTIVE TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance and COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 5+ years of consulting or industry experience delivering ERP solutions within HCM with at least 2 years of hands-on Workday implementation.
• 1+ year as Functional Lead or SME in HCM business processes, regulations, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead clients through all phases of their system implementation as the Workday HCM functional expert.
• Coach clients during business process design, offering options, risks, and downstream impacts.
• Configure the Workday system per client requirements and Workday standards.
• Deliver project deliverables and documentation on time and accurately.
• Collaborate on client integration design, configuration, and testing.
• Collaborate on client data migrations and data validation.

Skills

Workday HCM

HCM processes

Client leadership

SDLC

Project methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Family: Technology Consulting. Travel Required: Up to 10%. Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Top Secret SCI with Polygraph.

What You Will Do:

• From initial assessments to entire transformations, you’ll deliver Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions equipping organizations with the information they need to make better business decisions.
• You will specifically focus on Human Capital Management with knowledge and subject matter expertise in Workday Core HCM.
• In this role, you will be responsible for: Leading clients through all phases of their system implementation as the Workday HCM functional expert – including business process discovery, design, configuration, and testing phases
• Coaching clients during business process design, offering options, risks, and downstream impacts related to decisions.
• Configuring the Workday system per client business requirements and Workday standards.
• Timely and accurate delivery of project deliverables and documentation.
• Collaborating on client integration design, configuration, and testing.
• Collaborating on client data migrations.
• Coaching clients in Workday project approach and act as a role model in project tasks, such as testing, data validation, issue management, and communication with project leadership.
• Proactively communicating project risks and issues to project leadership.

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN an ACTIVE TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance and COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph.
• Candidates with an ACTIVE TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance and COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph are preferred.
• Bachelor's degree
• FIVE (5) or more years of consulting or industry experience delivering ERP solutions within HCM including knowledge of the SDLC and/or project methodology with at least TWO (2) year of hands‑on Workday implementation and configuration experience.
• ONE (1) or more years as Functional Lead or subject matter expert in Human Capital Management business processes, regulations, and reporting requirements.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous consulting experience with a consulting/software company.
• Experience working in Federal Government HCM environments with an understanding of the issues facing agencies today.
• Experience working with the Department of War and/or Intelligence Community customers.

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

• Medical
• Rx
• Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account
• Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail].

All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.

Guidehouse is a global AI‑led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com