Workday HCM Principal Consultant

Collaborative Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Principal Consultant to bridge the gap between business and technical teams in Workday HCM implementations. This role involves guiding clients through transformation phases and ensuring seamless transitions from legacy systems to Workday solutions. With a focus on collaboration and mentorship, you'll leverage your expertise to recommend tailored solutions and lead design sessions. Join a forward-thinking organization that values integrity, innovation, and teamwork, offering opportunities for professional growth and community engagement.

Benefits

Entrepreneurial environment

Learning opportunities

Community outreach programs

Global operations opportunities

Affinity groups

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Workday HCM and Learning functional implementation experience.
• Experience with Human Resources, Payroll, or Financial software is required.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through Workday HCM implementation phases.
• Become a Workday HCM and Learning product expert.

Skills

Workday HCM Implementation

Human Resources Management

ERP Software Experience

Data Conversion

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

HRIS or Related Field

Job description

The Principal Consultant will "bridge the gap" between the business and technical teams by solving complex Workday intersystem problems. They will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday HCM implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Become a Workday HCM and Learning product expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation.
2. Leverage your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client’s requirements, budget, and timeframe; with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified.
3. Guide the customer through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of the customer’s unique business requirements at all stages of the project.
4. Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday HCM solution.
5. 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.
6. Work alongside the integration team to configure and test integrations between the Workday solution and the client’s selected payroll and benefits providers.
7. Willingness to take a leadership position on a project, or as a Collaborative or Workday Product Partner Lead and/or DA Reviewer.
8. Display your hands-on expertise of the software, including loading customer data, moving configuration from tenant to tenant, and configuring business processes and security.
9. Utilize your technical aptitude to convert and map data sources into data conversion templates via loads.
10. Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts, including providing support for shadow assignments.
11. Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one’s skills and learnings with others within the organization.

Skills & Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Human Resources Management, HRIS, or related field required.
2. 2+ years of Workday HCM and Learning functional implementation experience, highly desired.
3. 2-5 years Human Resources, Payroll, or Financial software experience, required.
4. 2-5 years implementing functional solutions with ERP or SaaS software, highly desired.

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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.