Workday HCM Optimization Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Workday HCM Optimization Manager in the United States. You will manage the Optimization program within the Workday Practice, lead design and development of solutions, and work hands-on to streamline client processes across Phase X deployments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in Workday HCM or ERP, a current Workday HCM Core certification, and strong communication skills. Travel up to 25% and a hybrid work setup are expected, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Workday HCM or ERP experience; or Master’s with 3 years in HCM, with degree substituted by experience
• Minimum 3 years of Workday experience
• Current Workday HCM Core certification
• Experience delivering projects within a structured methodology
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and oral communication; capable of client presentations and RFP responses

Responsibilities

• Deliver Workday solutions from assessment to transformation to optimize client Workday environments
• Lead design and development of solutions for tenant optimization or Phase X deployments
• Hands-on project support to streamline client processes
• Lead optimization sessions and capture requirements for creative Workday solutions
• Collaborate with Workday consultants and guide design, build, and testing of modules
• Communicate functional challenges and solutions to clients and internal teams
• Foster an innovative, collaborative culture to improve processes and assets

Skills

Workday HCM

Microsoft Excel

Written & verbal communication

Requirements gathering

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Workday HCM Core Certification

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

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

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

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