Senior HR Technology Consultant, Workday HCM

About the role

The Senior HR Technology Consultant, Workday HCM/HR Technology role at Northern Trust supports and delivers HR technology initiatives with a strong focus on Workday HCM. This position is ideal for someone with a broad HR technology consulting background, who enjoys client-facing work and is passionate about enabling HR transformation through technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Consult on HR Technology projects, supporting the design, configuration, and optimization of Workday HCM and related functionality.
• Partner with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to translate business needs into effective system solutions.
• Support end-to-end project delivery activities including discovery, design workshops, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Advise on HR process design and system best practices across core HCM areas such as worker data, business processes, security, and reporting.
• Analyze system impacts and data dependencies to ensure integrated, sustainable solutions.
• Support change management, user adoption, and post-deployment stabilization efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (integration, reporting, data, and change) to deliver high-quality HR technology outcomes.

Skills/Qualifications

• Experience consulting on HR Technology implementations or enhancements in a client-facing or advisory role.
• Hands-on experience with Workday HCM, including configuration and business process framework.
• Exposure to additional Workday modules (e.g., Talent, Recruiting, Time, or Compensation) is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-based environment.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits (401k and pension)
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
• Paid time off, parental and caregiver leave
• Life & accident insurance
• Other voluntary and well-being benefits
• Discretionary bonus program with an equity component

Working Model

We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.

Salary Range

$95,600 - 162,400 USD

Working With Us

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve!

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.