NO 3rd PARTIES
The Planet Group is assisting our client with the hiring of a Direct Hire/Perm Workday Senior Consultant (HCM Core & Compensation). Hybrid work environment (2-3 days in the office, flexible schedule), will require resources to live in Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX or Philadelphia PA areas. The client is NOT providing visa sponsorship.
Our client is looking for an experienced and client-focused Workday Consultant to join our team. As a key member of the team, you will have an opportunity to wear multiple hats and help shape the vision for our Workday HCM Practice. You will be responsible for implementing Workday solutions, working directly with clients, and providing expertise in Workday functionality. Your consulting experience, in-depth knowledge of Workday, and client relationship management skills will contribute to the success of our projects. The ideal candidate has an entrepreneurial spirit with positive energy to drive results, a growth mindset, and focus on innovation.
Job Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clients to understand their business requirements and translate them into effective Workday HCM and Compensation solutions.
- Configure and deploy Workday functionality and modules
- Lead workshops to gather business requirements, process flows, and define system design documentation.
- Conduct fit-gap analysis to identify personalization areas and develop solutions to address client-specific requirements.
- Advise clients on best practices for Workday implementation and provide recommendations for system optimization.
- Design and build Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics to meet client reporting needs.
- Support client and data conversion teams in converting legacy data into Workday.
- Support integration teams when it comes to mapping and testing integrations between Workday and other systems.
- Assist in defining testing strategies, creating test scripts, and conducting system testing.
- Provide end-user training on Workday functionality and help with change management.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues during the implementation and post-implementation phases.
- Stay updated on the latest Workday releases, features, and functionality, and share knowledge with the team.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Assist in pre-sales activities, including participating in demos, proposals, and client presentations.
Job Requirements
- 3 years of experience as a Workday consultant, with a proven record of Workday Compensation implementations (2+ full lifecycle projects as a Compensation Lead/Co-lead)
- Workday Compensation and HCM configuration proficiency with measurable outcomes, including quantifiable hands-on experience with all phases of Initial/Phase X/AMS deployments,
- Ability to efficiently and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementations in the areas of data conversion, integrations, reporting, etc.
- Consulting background or experience working for a consulting firm, or in a client-facing role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex business processes and translate them into Workday solutions.
- Knowledge of Workday security, including role-based/user-based permissions.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively manage client relationships and individual assignments.
Must haves (ideally top 3 things)
- Workday HCM Core
- Workday Compensation
- Either Talent or Advance Comp certifications
At The Planet Group, we connect Enterprise Systems experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.
Additional Information
If you are interested, please respond to this ad with an updated resume and a summary of your skills. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
