Workday HCM Workstream Lead (HCM, Compensation & Security)

About the role

Workday HCM Workstream Lead to own the HCM workstream end to end, with a focus on Core HCM, Compensation, and Security. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring deep Workday expertise, strong consulting experience, and the ability to guide stakeholders through design decisions, configuration, testing, and optimization. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor, proactively identify gaps, recommend solutions, and help the internal team become more confident and self‑sufficient in Workday. Experience supporting nonprofit organizations, lean internal Workday teams, or high‑touch consulting environments is highly preferred. The role is fully remote, open to candidates located in the United States, with a contract employment type and an initial duration of 12 months (possible extensions).

Responsibilities

• Lead the HCM workstream, including planning, priorities, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.
• Own the design, configuration, and optimization of Core HCM, Compensation, and Security.
• Configure organizational structures, job profiles, positions, staffing models, worker lifecycle processes, and business processes.
• Design and maintain compensation plans, grades, packages, eligibility rules, and compensation processes.
• Manage Workday security groups, domain and business process security policies, role assignments, and appropriate access controls.
• Lead testing, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, Workday release support, and ongoing optimization.
• Coordinate with downstream workstreams, including Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, Talent, Recruiting, Integrations, and Reporting.
• Advise stakeholders, translate business needs into scalable Workday solutions, and provide hands-on guidance and knowledge transfer.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Workday Core HCM experience with strong hands-on configuration expertise.
• Active Workday HCM certification required.
• Prior experience working for a Workday Certified Services Partner is a must.
• Extensive configuration experience across Core HCM, Compensation, and Security.
• Strong understanding of Workday architecture, organizational structures, staffing models, worker lifecycle processes, and business process configuration.
• Experience configuring compensation plans, grades, packages, eligibility rules, security groups, and security policies.
• Understanding of dependencies between Core HCM and downstream Workday functional areas.
• Proven ability to lead stakeholders, drive decisions, manage deliverables, and resolve complex functional issues.
• Excellent communication skills and a consultative approach to client guidance, education, and problem-solving.
• Flexibility to support increased hours during critical project periods, as needed.