Workday HCM ERP Implementation Consultant / Higher Education / Cleveland, OH
Our client is a prominent higher education institution. Based out of Cleveland, OH (44115), they are looking to hire a Workday HCM ERP Implementation Consultant on a contract basis (onsite 2–3 days/week).
Are you ready to elevate your career in ERP consulting? Join an innovative academic environment as they embark on a full lifecycle Workday HCM implementation. This high-impact role offers you the chance to partner directly with HR, Payroll, and academic teams, shaping solutions that will modernize campus operations. As a key member of this initiative, you will gain exposure to leading-edge Workday strategies and contribute to transforming higher education business processes — an experience that will enhance your technical expertise and strategic consulting capabilities.
Contract Duration: 12 – 18 Months
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience with Workday HCM configuration and business process frameworks
- Proven experience supporting ERP implementations within higher education environments
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Experience with data migration, integrations, and testing methodologies
- Proficiency with SQL
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage deliverables in a contract environment
Desired Skills & Experience
- Prior experience with PeopleSoft HCM systems
What You Will Be Doing
- Tech Breakdown Workday HCM: Design, configuration, testing, deployment
- Core Modules: Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, Absence
- Data migration, system integration, defect troubleshooting
- SQL
- Daily Responsibilities Support end-to-end implementation of Workday HCM
- Assist system design and solution alignment for HR, Payroll, and academic teams
- Recommend best practice configurations
- Data migration, validation, and integration activities
- Develop and execute test plans (unit, integration, UAT)
- Create user documentation and support training
- Provide post-implementation support and system optimization
- Assist Data Center team with PeopleSoft HR troubleshooting as needed
- You will receive the following benefits: Medical Insurance — Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
