Workday HCM Manager (Contract-to-Hire)

About the Role

Divurgent is seeking an experienced Workday HCM Manager to lead a high-performing team responsible for the ongoing support, optimization, and strategic direction of the organization's Workday Human Capital Management platform. This leader will oversee functional areas including Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, Learning, and Talent, while providing the management presence, coaching, and operational discipline needed to develop the team and drive consistent delivery. This role is ideal for a leader who combines deep Workday HCM knowledge with proven people management experience. The successful candidate will foster accountability, prioritize work effectively, partner with business stakeholders, and develop team members while ensuring the organization continues to maximize its Workday investment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Workday HCM professionals supporting Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, Learning, and Talent
• Establish clear priorities, workload management, and governance to ensure consistent delivery across the HCM portfolio
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through regular feedback, career development, and performance management
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Partner closely with HR leadership and executive stakeholders to align Workday capabilities with business objectives
• Oversee Workday enhancements, releases, configuration changes, and production support activities
• Ensure high-quality functional design, testing, documentation, and issue resolution across supported modules
• Drive process improvements and adoption of Workday best practices
• Collaborate with technical teams, security, reporting, and integrations to deliver cross-functional initiatives
• Manage vendor relationships and external consultants as needed

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of Workday HCM experience supporting one or more functional modules
• 3+ years of direct people management experience leading Workday or HRIS teams
• Experience managing functional areas such as Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, Learning, and/or Talent
• Demonstrated success building high-performing teams through coaching, mentorship, and performance management
• Strong executive presence with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience prioritizing multiple initiatives in a complex enterprise environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience as a Workday HCM Analyst, Senior Analyst, or Functional Lead
• Workday implementation or major deployment experience
• Experience leading teams through organizational growth, transformation, or stabilization
• Experience supporting healthcare or other large, complex organizations
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Location & Travel

Preferred candidates located in the Northeastern United States. Initial onsite onboarding and transition period, followed by periodic onsite travel as needed. Contract-to-hire hybrid position — 90% remote, 10% onsite. Due to once a quarter travel, ideal candidate should reside in the Northeast.

Our Team

Divurgent is a solutions provider focused on what matters most to our client partners. We disrupt the typical value equation by using data-infused, flexible, and scalable solutions that demonstrate and quantify value for our partners. We are committed to IT evolution, deploying tailored solutions that help our client partners achieve improved operational effectiveness, financial performance, and quality of customer experience. Our ELITE Values – Excellence, Learning, Innovation, Trust, Enthusiasm – drive us to be and do more to redefine healthcare consulting, transforming healthcare for our clients and the communities they serve. We are passionate about providing innovative solutions that offer our clients the opportunity to improve customer experiences and enhance operational efficiencies. Staying true to our values, mission, and our vision of a passionate Team has given us the tools to be a successful firm both externally and internally, growing both as a company and as a Team.

Our Mission

Your partner in digital acceleration.

Our Vision

Advisory firm of choice for leading healthcare organizations and talent.