Workday HCM Manager (Contract-to-Hire)

At Divurgent, we employ real people on our Team, not just “resources.” We firmly believe our Team is the driving force behind our successes, and because of that, we are solidly focused on evaluation, maintaining, and improving upon the Divurgent culture by integrating our ELITE Values into everything we do. Culture is the SINGLE most important component we have. We want our employees, recruits, clients, prospects, and even our competitors to feel it and believe it! Appreciating and supporting our Team Members—the people behind our success—is at the core of Divurgent’s values, mission, and goals. In addition to our Financial, Health and Wellness, and Community and Culture benefits, we offer team coffee breaks and happy hours, a book club, a grill master competition, March Madness events, a Divurgent Pets group, and team engagement programs – true testaments to the value our Team holds for Divurgent. If you have a passion for healthcare and are excited about your career and joining a TEAM, Divurgent is the place for you. We are always looking for qualified, culture-friendly candidates to join our professional and somewhat quirky family. Contract-to-Hire Hybrid - 90% Remote, 10% Onsite Due to once a quarter travel, ideal candidate should reside in the North East No Third Parties/No C2C We are 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 TalentEstablish clear priorities, workload management, and governance to ensure consistent delivery across the HCM portfolioCoach, mentor, and develop team members through regular feedback, career development, and performance managementBuild a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvementPartner closely with HR leadership and executive stakeholders to align Workday capabilities with business objectivesOversee Workday enhancements, releases, configuration changes, and production support activitiesEnsure high-quality functional design, testing, documentation, and issue resolution across supported modulesDrive process improvements and adoption of Workday best practices.Collaborate with technical teams, security, reporting, and integrations to deliver cross-functional initiativesManage vendor relationships and external consultants as needed Required Qualifications 7+ years of Workday HCM experience supporting one or more functional modules3+ years of direct people management experience leading Workday or HRIS teamsExperience managing functional areas such as Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, Learning, and/or TalentDemonstrated success building high-performing teams through coaching, mentorship, and performance managementStrong executive presence with excellent communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience prioritizing multiple initiatives in a complex enterprise environment Preferred Qualifications Previous hands-on experience as a Workday HCM Analyst, Senior Analyst, or Functional LeadWorkday implementation or major deployment experienceExperience leading teams through organizational growth, transformation, or stabilizationExperience supporting healthcare or other large, complex organizationsBachelor s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Location & Travel Preferred candidates located in the Northeastern United StatesInitial onsite onboarding and transition period, followed by periodic onsite travel as needed 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.