Workday Functional Consultant (HCM)

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Workday Functional Consultant with strong hands-on expertise in Workday HCM to support implementations, enhancements, and ongoing operations across our entities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in end-to-end Workday implementations, stakeholder engagement, and cross-module integration. This role will serve as a subject matter expert, collaborate with Workday technical consultants, and ensure successful delivery of Workday initiatives within agreed timelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The consultant will support the following modules: Core HCM, Absence Management, Compensation, Talent & Performance, Recruiting, and Benefits.

• Configure and support Workday Core HCM and assigned functional modules.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand business requirements and configure Workday solutions that meet their needs.
• Work with the Business Process Framework (BPF), security, job architecture, recruiting, and compensation.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into effective functional solutions.
• Support Workday reporting, testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployments.
• Perform Workday release impact analysis and provide post-go-live support.
• Partner closely with HR, IT, and other key stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Apply the Workday Implementation Methodology throughout customer engagements.
• Assist with data conversion activities, including migration of legacy data into Workday using EIBs, iLoads, and other tools.
• Configure and test integrations between Workday and third-party or custom systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with HR stakeholders, ensuring high satisfaction and successful completion of assigned work.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 10-12 years of functional consulting experience in Workday HCM.
• Experience in at least two full-cycle client implementations of HCM solutions.
• Strong expertise in Workday HCM modules, Compensation & Payroll, Talent & Recruiting and Benefits & Absence.
• Proven ability to engage with stakeholders, gather requirements, configure solutions, and support testing.
• Familiarity with Workday Implementation Methodology.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication and team collaboration abilities.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Workday certification in one or more HCM modules.
• Experience in a consulting firm or as an internal consultant within a large organization.
• Knowledge of Workday reporting, security, and data conversion tools.
• Prior experience mentoring teams or leading functional workstreams.