Workday HCM Training Consultant

Medasource; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialized consulting firm in Houston is seeking an experienced Workday HCM Trainer for a short-term contract. The role involves delivering in-depth training sessions onsite to various backoffice teams in the Houston area. Candidates must possess strong Workday HCM expertise and have experience with multiple implementations. The successful applicant will have excellent instructional skills and project management abilities, ensuring effective training delivery. This position requires on-site presence five days a week from mid-October through December.

Qualifications

• Must be Houston-based or willing to commute to multiple locations.
• Requires strong expertise in Workday HCM across multiple modules.
• Experience in at least two full Workday HCM implementations is mandatory.
• Ability to produce and manage training content independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging in-person training sessions to backoffice teams.
• Tailor content for various user groups effectively.
• Evaluate training needs and manage learning paths.
• Create training assets like tip sheets and job aids as needed.
• Collaborate with the PMO and Change Management teams.
• Manage training timelines with assertiveness and organization.

Skills

Workday HCM expertise

Instructional delivery skills

Project management

Communication

Articulate training tools

Tools

SuccessFactors

Microsoft Forms

Job description

Location: Houston, TX (On-site Required - 5 days/week)

Travel to multiple locations in HTX required

Contract Duration: October - 12/31 (~90 days)

Start Date: October 13, 2025

Overview:

This is a niche, senior-level consulting role for an enterprise level client that is going live on Workday. Resumes that don't have Workday HCM Training experience will not be considered.

We're seeking an experienced Workday HCM Trainer to bolster training delivery for a Workday implementation. This role is crucial in ensuring backoffice teams, super users, and support staff are well-equipped to navigate the Workday HCM platform effectively.

This is a local, on-site contract role requiring flexibility to train across multiple Houston-area locations from mid-October through December. The successful candidate will have deep functional Workday HCM expertise, strong instructional delivery skills, and the ability to independently manage learning materials and training coordination without the need for close supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, in-person instructor-led training sessions to backoffice teams across multiple Houston locations.
• Tailor training content to various user groups, including:
  • Functional backoffice teams
  • Super users providing hypercare support
  • Production support specialists and configurators
• Evaluate training needs and manage learning paths for each audience segment.
• Create, revise, and finalize training assets including tip sheets, job aids, SOPs, and user guides.
• Collaborate with reviewers to ensure materials are aligned, accurate, and published on time.
• Partner closely with the PMO and Change Management & Comms team to ensure alignment, reporting progress, raising blockers, and sharing decisions.
• Manage training timelines with minimal oversight; must be assertive, organized, and self-directed.

Required Qualifications:

• Houston-based or willing to be on-site across Houston locations from mid-October through December.
• Strong cross-functional Workday HCM expertise across multiple modules, including: Core HCM, Absence, Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, Talent
• Must have participated in at least two full Workday HCM implementations.
• Proven experience developing and managing learning programs for backoffice and support roles.
• Comfortable leading instructor-led training sessions with confidence and clarity.
• Ability to produce and finalize training content independently—requires high accountability and project management discipline.
• Skilled in using tools such as:
  • Articulate
  • SuccessFactors
  • Microsoft Forms

Seniority level

Senior

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Training, Consulting, and Information Technology

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.