Workday Reporting Lead - Senior Manager

Huron Consulting Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group is hiring a Senior Manager to lead Workday deployments, focusing on data conversion and reporting. You will work with client teams and our specialists to design, configure and deliver transformative solutions across HCM and Financials modules.

The role emphasizes leadership, training development, and governance in a fast-paced consulting environment, with opportunities to expand your expertise and impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting Workday implementations, with a focus on data conversion and/or reporting.
• Hands-on experience in Workday HCM and/or Financials modules.
• Working knowledge of Workday reporting frameworks and data structures.
• Experience with data analysis, reconciliation, and validation across multiple data sources.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based consulting environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with both technical and functional stakeholders.
• Workday certifications in HCM, Financials, Reporting, or related areas.
• Prior consulting experience on Workday implementations.
• Experience supporting multiple Workday deployments or phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Workday implementation lifecycle from planning to post-production support.
• Collaborate with Huron and client teams to design and configure solutions.
• Manage data conversion, testing, training, and go-live activities.
• Develop and deliver end-user training and documentation.
• Identify business process modifications and validate results.
• Maintain strong client communication and project governance.

Skills

Workday expertise

Data conversion

Data reporting

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Workday certifications

Job description

Remote

Chicago - 550 Van Buren

Full time

JR-0014447

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.

Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.

You’ve gained valuable technical expertise in the vibrant consulting arena. But you find yourself wondering what’s next on your career agenda. You want to continue developing your current skills…but you want to step it up a notch. Huron has your answer—our Technical Manager position.

Our tech managers perform a wide range of functions such as working in conjunction with other Huron and client team members—and leading the implementation life cycle (including planning, configuration, design, build, conversion, training, go-live and post-production support). It’s a highly-dynamic position—with considerable visibility.

One trait that describes our ideal technical manager candidate is highly-capable. We seek out team players who consistently execute well-developed talents and embrace career growth. Maybe your forte involves project management methodology…or maybe complex design document creation. Perhaps you excel in end-user training development and execution…business process modification identification…or testing approaches for script development and execution. Whatever your unique talents, whatever your passion—in design, creation, and leadership,we’ve got you covered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting Workday implementations, with a focus on data conversion and/or reporting.

• Hands‑on experience in Workday HCM and/or Financials modules.

• Working knowledge of Workday reporting frameworks and data structures.

• Experience with data analysis, reconciliation, and validation across multiple data sources.

• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑based consulting environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with both technical and functional stakeholders.

• Workday certifications in HCM, Financials, Reporting, or related areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior consulting experience on Workday implementations.

• Experience supporting multiple Workday deployments or phases (e.g., initial implementation, optimization, or post‑production support).

Position Level

Senior Manager

Country

United States of America

At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together.

Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron.

Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug‑free workplace.