We are seeking an experienced Workday Consultant to support multiple Workday implementations and optimization initiatives. This role is suited for a professional who can operate at the intersection of business, HR, and technology, rather than a delivery-focused project manager.
You will partner closely with business stakeholders, HR teams, and technical Workday partners to analyze requirements, design solutions, and drive successful Workday deployments across modules.
Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a Workday subject-matter partner supporting end-to-end Workday implementations and post-go-live optimization.
Translate business and HR requirements into Workday functional designs, configurations, and process improvements.
Support program-level execution, including roadmap planning, dependency tracking, and risk identification (without owning project management logistics).
Collaborate with implementation partners and internal teams to ensure best-practice Workday solutions.
Conduct gap analysis, solution assessments, and impact analysis for enhancements or new modules.
Support UAT planning, testing, and stakeholder readiness activities.
Provide advisory guidance on Workday capabilities, data flows, reporting, and integrations.
2–3 full lifecycle Workday implementations (hands-on involvement).
Strong background in Workday functional analysis, solution design, and stakeholder engagement.
Ability to operate as a program-level contributor, not a task-tracking project manager.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work directly with senior stakeholders
Experience across multiple Workday modules (HCM, Financials, Payroll, Recruiting, etc.).
Prior experience working in large enterprise or transformation programs.
Exposure to post-implementation optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
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