Workday Principle consultant

Jade Global; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jade Global is seeking an experienced Workday consultant to design and configure Core HCM and Compensation modules for complex client environments. You will lead workshops, translate requirements, and deliver scalable solutions across security, reporting, and deployment phases.

In this role, you’ll manage end-to-end testing cycles, support bi-annual Workday updates, and provide tier-3 functional assistance to Jade Global’s AMS clients while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7+ years of hands-on Workday functional implementation or configuration support experience.
• Deep proficiency in Workday Core HCM, Core Compensation, and Advanced Compensation.
• Strong knowledge of Workday Business Process Framework, Security Rules, EIBs, Calculated Fields, and Advanced Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure Workday Core HCM processes, staffing models, job profiles, and security groups.
• Set up and execute complex compensation components including merit cycles, bonus plans, stock programs, and review statements.
• Facilitate discovery workshops and translate HR requirements into scalable Workday configurations.

Skills

Workday Core HCM

Workday Core Compensation

Workday Advanced Compensation

Business Process Framework

Security Rules

Reporting & EIBs

Client Advisory

Tools

EIBs

Job description

• Core HCM & Compensation Configuration: Design and configure Workday Core HCM business processes, staffing models, job profiles, and security groups alongside Core & Advanced Compensation modules.
• Adv Comp Cycle Management: Set up and execute complex compensation components including merit cycles, bonus/variable pay plans, stock programs, allowance plans, and compensation review statements.
• Requirements & Advisory: Facilitate discovery workshops with business stakeholders, translate complex HR requirements into scalable Workday configurations, and deliver functional design documentation.
• Reporting & Security: Build custom reports, matrix reports, dashboards, and Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs), while maintaining domain/business process security policies.
• Testing & Deployment: Lead end-to-end testing cycles (Unit, System Integration, and User Acceptance Testing), manage defect resolutions, and support production cutover and post-go-live activities.
• Client Engagement & AMS: Provide tier-3 functional support, release management for bi-annual Workday updates, and continuous optimization for Jade Global’s AMS clients.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 3 to 7+ years of hands-on Workday functional implementation or configuration support experience.
• Module Expertise: Deep technical and functional proficiency in Workday Core HCM, Core Compensation, and Advanced Compensation.
• Core Competencies: Strong command of Workday Business Process Framework, Security Rules, EIBs, Calculated Fields, and Advanced Reporting.
• Certifications (Mandatory): Workday HCM Core or Workday Advanced Compensation certifications.
• Soft Skills: Proven client-facing advisory skills, analytical problem-solving abilities, and strong written/verbal communication.