Workday HCM Optimization Manager

Guidehouse; United States; Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Paradigm of Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Workday HCM Optimization Manager to drive transformations for clients and lead design and build of Workday modules within the Optimization program of the Workday Practice. You will partner with clients to capture requirements, run optimization sessions, and mentor consultants while ensuring high customer satisfaction and delivery quality.

This role requires 5+ years of Workday ERP experience, Workday HCM certifications, up to 25% travel, and a flexible on-site/remote work

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Workday HCM or ERP experience in an HCM capacity.
• Minimum 3 years of Workday experience.
• Current Workday HCM Certifications: HCM Core.
• Experience delivering projects within a structured methodology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and oral communication; experience with client demos/presentations.
• Up to 25% travel with hybrid work arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of Workday solutions from assessments to transformations.
• Lead design and development of solutions for customers optimizing their Workday tenant or Phase X deployments.
• Hands-on participation in projects to streamline client processes.
• Lead optimization sessions, capture requirements, build/configure solutions, collaborate with other Workday consultants.
• Coordinate with clients/consultants to capture requirements and design documents.
• Guide the team through design, build, and testing of Workday modules.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.

Skills

Workday HCM

Client communications

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Family:

SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

• From initial assessments to entire transformations, you’ll deliver Workday solutions to equip organizations with the information they need to optimize their Workday environments

As a Workday HCM Optimization Manager at Guidehouse, you will:

• Manage in the Optimization program for the Workday Practice. This includes activities related to production support, planned assessments, and Phase X deployments
• Be responsible for leading the design and development of solutions for our customers who are optimizing their Workday tenant or in a Phase X deployment
• Be hands on for assigned projects helping to streamline client processes
• Lead optimization sessions, capture client requirements, build/configure creative solutions and work with other Workday consultants
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Work directly with clients and/or consultants to capture requirements and design documents
• Guide the team in the design, build, and support testing of Workday modules
• Actively communicate with other team members on cross functional items
• Responsible to communicate functional challenges and solutions to internal and client teams
• Lead in an innovative, teaming culture to enable constant innovation and improvement to processes and assets
• Demonstrate consultative skills
• Have a passion for high customer satisfaction levels

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree with a MINIMUM of FIVE (5) years of experience using Workday HCM or other ERPs in an HCM capacity; OR a Master’s degree with a MINIMUM of THREE (3) years of experience using Workday HCM or other ERPs in an HCM capacity. Years of experience can be substituted for a formal degree, such as no degree with NINE (9) years of experience using Workday HCM or other ERPs in an HCM capacity
• A MINIMUM of THREE (3) years of work experience with Workday
• Current holder of the following Workday Certifications: HCM Core
• Experience with the execution of projects within a structured methodology
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, focused on Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Strong written and oral communication skills (RFP responses, white papers, etc.) and presentation skills such as Workday demonstrations and client presentations
• Up to 25% travel with a focus on work from home and/or Guidehouse office; consultants may provide on-site support for key milestones as needed

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Workday Public Sector experience preferred
• Current holder of an active Workday HCM Certification
• Extensive knowledge using Microsoft products

The annual salary range for this position is $118,000.00-$196,000.00. 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.

Benefits include:

• 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

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