Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for a seasoned HR expert who will fill the role of a HCM Consultant on State and Local Government implementations. Preferred experience and ability to implement these functional areas: Benefits, Talent, and/or Recruiting.
The HCM Consultant will be responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of Workday's Human Capital Management solution. The HCM Consultant will provide Workday product and implementation expertise to their engagements. They will work with their clients to understand their business requirements and help configure and test the Workday solution. The Consultant will take direction from and provide status to the Engagement Manager assigned to their project while working collaboratively with their project teammates.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Become an expert in the Workday HCM product suite, focusing on the Benefits, Talent, and/or Recruiting functional areas.
Understand Workday's Implementation Methodology and use it on all engagements
Perform the following on a customer engagement:
Elicit and document customer business requirements
Configure the Workday solution to meet requirements
Document solutions for the client to reference in the future
Support the client and data conversion teams in converting legacy data into Workday
Support the integration teams in helping to configure and test integrations between Workday and third party/custom solutions
Assist the client in testing the Workday solution
Transfer Workday system knowledge to the customer to ensure customer satisfaction in their production environment.
Communicate regularly with the project engagement manager regarding forecasting hours, time reporting, projects risks, and mitigations.
Mentor consultants who are new to the Benefits, Talent, and/or Recruiting functional areas.
Participate in update training and other events that help share one's product skills with other consultants.
Engage with other members of the State & Local Government consulting team to identify areas for improvement and lead internal initiatives.
About You
Basic Qualifications: Principal HCM Consultant (P5):
6+ years of experience implementing and configuring Workday HCM
Previous experience (6+ years) with the operations and culture of State and Local Government (or similar) entities
Multiple years (8+ years) of HR experience (employee relations, personnel/human resources, talent management, recruiting, etc.)
8+ years of experience with at least one of the following human resources areas:
Talent development
Learning
Recruiting
Other Qualifications:
Self-motivator who does not hesitate to take initiative.
Ability and comfort with managing multiple projects simultaneously
Comfort with working on long term projects, lasting over 12 months.
Experience in working with diverse communities, worker populations and businesses to understand common business practices, challenges and change impacts to proposed approaches.
Proven track record of accomplishments in identifying efficiencies and opportunities
Successes in completion of projects, activities and/or initiatives
Demonstrated project management experience
Comfortable in a lead role and talking to all levels of management.
Open-minded and willingness to consider multiple thoughts that differ from their own.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Business analysis and requirements gathering abilities
Passion for customer service
Functional and technical experience
Ability to learn technology quickly through instruction and self-training
Experience with multiple HCM applications a plus
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Comprehensive product knowledge, including a thorough understanding of product features, benefits, applications, and market positioning
Strong industry knowledge is essential, including staying abreast of current trends, competitive landscapes, and regulatory environments to contribute to strategic planning, risk management, and identifying new opportunities
Proven solutions design skills, with the ability to analyze business challenges and develop effective solutions that leverage technology and optimize resources
Expertise in strategic business consulting, including market analysis, financial acumen, and strategic planning, to drive organizational growth and performance
Ability to travel 50% or more of the time
Would be proud to represent Workday!
Posting End Date: 02/28/26
The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated.
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please .
Primary Location: USA.GA.AtlantaPrimary Location Base Pay Range: $140,400 USD - $210,500 USDAdditional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $133,300 USD - $236,800 USDAdditional Considerations:
The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below:
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