Workday Hcm Functional Consultant

This role focuses on implementing and optimizing Workday HCM for clients, involving configuration, requirements gathering, testing, and training. It is part of a consulting practice that transforms HR strategies and technologies.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support Workday functional workstreams as part of implementation and optimization projects, working closely with senior consultants and project leadership
  2. Gather and document business requirements while learning to educate clients on Workday functionality as it relates to HR activities
  3. Participate in workshops, demos, and meetings to support consensus-building around business processes and system design
  4. Assist with workstream activities including system configuration, testing, and documentation
  5. Collaborate with client subject matter experts to understand current processes and future state requirements

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant experience
  • Workday HCM implementations
  • Workday HCM product knowledge
  • System configuration
  • Consulting experience in HR, finance, or technology
  • Understanding of HR business processes
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to travel up to 50%

Nice to have

  • Workday HCM Certification(s)
  • Experience working in consulting solutions for Fortune 500 or equivalent clients
  • Advanced Excel modeling
  • Developing executive-level PowerPoint presentations
  • Microsoft Visio

What the JD emphasized

  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience leading workstreams as part of Workday implementations with knowledge in 1 or more areas of the HCM product, including configuration of the system.
  • Minimum of 2+ years demonstrating exceptional written and verbal communication skills, translating complex technical concepts into clear business language appropriate for diverse audiences.