Workday HCM Principal Consultant (Certified)

Accountabilities

• Provide expert consulting services across Workday HCM engagements, supporting clients through implementations, post-production optimization, and ongoing improvements.
• Own solution delivery, build strong client relationships, and translate business requirements into effective Workday configurations and recommendations.
• Support Workday HCM implementations, including Core HCM and additional modules such as Learning, Benefits, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Reporting, and People Experience.
• Assist clients with post-go-live support, troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in annual Workday business events, including talent cycles, performance reviews, merit processes, open enrollment, and compliance-related activities.
• Communicate project progress, risks, changes, and delivery updates to engagement leadership.
• Maintain alignment across client initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Forecast and report on project progress accurately.
• Serve as a Workday subject matter expert during sales presentations, demonstrations, and solution discussions.
• Contribute to the development and innovation of the Workday consulting practice.

Requirements

• Broad Workday HCM consulting experience, strong functional expertise, and proven success leading enterprise implementations.
• Active Workday certifications with implementer access required for Workday HCM Core and at least one additional HCM module, including Learning, Benefits, Core Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Reporting, or People Experience.
• Experience independently leading at least two Workday Phase 1 implementations and two Workday Phase X implementations.
• Experience troubleshooting, configuring, and navigating Workday HCM solutions.
• Experience supporting higher education projects is preferred.
• Able to obtain and maintain required Workday Launch certification.
• Strong understanding of Workday HCM processes, configuration options, and implementation best practices.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage technical and business stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to recommend innovative solutions and improvements.
• Willingness to support a client-focused, growth-oriented consulting environment.

Benefits

• Full-time employment opportunity with flexibility across remote locations.
• Opportunity to work on impactful Workday implementation and optimization projects.
• Exposure to diverse industries and complex enterprise environments.
• Professional growth opportunities within a specialized consulting practice.
• Ability to contribute to innovative Workday solutions and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborative culture focused on expertise, innovation, and client success.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits package.