Workday HCM Senior Manager

Armanino Advisory LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 179,700 - 244,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous PTO plan

401(k) with profit sharing

Wellness program

Generous parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Armanino Advisory LLC is seeking an experienced Workday Senior Manager to lead the newly formed Workday HCM Practice. This role involves implementing Workday solutions, collaborating with clients to understand their business requirements, and delivering expertise in Workday functionality.

With a focus on client satisfaction, the successful candidate will lead workshops, conduct fit-gap analyses, and provide recommendations for system optimization. The position is based in Chicago and offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience as a Workday consultant focused on Workday HCM implementations.
• Workday and report writing certification(s) demonstrating expertise in Workday Consulting.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams for integrations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand business requirements and deliver Workday solutions.
• Configure and implement Workday recruiting modules based on client needs.
• Advise clients on best practices for Workday implementation.

Skills

Workday HCM Certification

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to manage client relationships

Tools

Workday reporting tools

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and client‑focused Workday Senior Manager to join our team. You will lead the newly formed Workday HCM Practice, implement Workday solutions, and deliver expertise in Workday functionality.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand their business requirements and translate them into effective Workday HCM solutions.
• Configure and implement Workday recruiting modules, including Core HR, Compensation, Recruiting, and Talent, based on client needs.
• Lead workshops and gather business requirements, process flows, and system design documentation.
• Conduct fit‑gap analysis to identify areas of customization and develop solutions to address client‑specific requirements.
• Advise clients on best practices for Workday implementation and provide recommendations for system optimization.
• Design and build Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics to meet client reporting needs.
• Support client and data conversion teams in converting legacy data into Workday.
• Support integration teams in configuring and testing integrations between Workday and other systems.
• Assist in defining testing strategies, creating test scripts, and conducting system testing.
• Provide end‑user training on Workday functionality and assist with change management activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during the implementation and post‑implementation phases.
• Stay updated on the latest Workday releases, features, and functionality, and share knowledge with the team.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Assist in pre‑sales activities, including participating in demos, proposals, and client presentations.

Qualifications

• Workday HCM Certification required plus two of the following HCM specialty certifications: Advance Comp, Recruiting, Learning, Talent/Performance, and Benefits.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience as a Workday consultant, with a focus on Workday HCM implementations.
• Ability to travel to client sites 10% of the time.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integrations between human resources and other departments.
• Workday and report writing certification(s) demonstrating expertise in Workday Consulting or experience working for a consulting firm.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to understand complex business processes and translate them into Workday solutions.
• Knowledge of Workday security and role‑based permissions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively manage client relationships.

Compensation

Compensation ranges vary by location:
Colorado: $163,400 - $222,600;
Washington, Illinois, New York, Southern California: $179,700 - $244,900;
Northern California: $187,900 - $256,000.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Wellness program
• Generous parental leave
• 11 paid holidays

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.

Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.