Job Description
Summary :
The Workday HCM Functional Consultant plays a critical role in implementing, optimizing, and supporting Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions. This role collaborates with HR and IT stakeholders to configure, enhance, and maintain Workday modules, ensuring system efficiency, compliance, and alignment with business objectives. The consultant leverages expertise in Workday functionalities such as Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Talent & Performance, and Reporting to drive process improvements and deliver data-driven workforce solutions.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities :
Workday HCM Implementation & Optimization - Configure, test, and deploy Workday HCM modules, ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Collaborate with HR, IT, and business leaders to gather and analyze system requirements.
- Design and recommend process improvements to optimize Workday functionality and efficiency.
- Support Workday releases, including testing new features and enhancements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve Workday system issues while ensuring minimal business disruption.
Workday Reporting & Analytics - Develop and maintain Workday reports and dashboards to support HR decision-making.
- Leverage Workday Report Writer, Prism, and BIRT for advanced reporting capabilities.
- Conduct data audits and ensure integrity across Workday HCM modules.
- Provide insights into workforce metrics, trends, and compliance reporting.
System Integration & Data Management - Support Workday integrations with third-party applications such as payroll, benefits providers, and recruiting platforms.
- Partner with IT teams to manage data migration, security, and system permissions.
- Ensure Workday data integrity through routine audits, data validation, and governance policies.
Business Process Configuration & Enhancements - Configure and maintain Workday business processes, security roles, and user access controls.
- Evaluate and implement Workday-delivered enhancements and new functionalities.
- Provide ongoing support and training to HR teams on Workday processes and self-service capabilities.
- Partner with HR and business stakeholders to develop scalable Workday solutions.
Compliance & System Governance - Ensure Workday configurations comply with labor laws, tax regulations, and HR policies.
- Support HR compliance reporting, including EEO-1, VETS-4212, and other regulatory filings.
- Establish data governance policies and ensure Workday security best practices are followed.
Other Job Duties and Responsibilities: - Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is an individual contributor with no direct reports but may provide guidance, leadership, or training to others.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Technical Skills - Strong expertise in Workday HCM, including configuration and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Workday Business Process Framework and security administration.
- Proficiency in Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields, and Prism Analytics.
- Familiarity with Workday Studio and EIBs for integrations.
- SQL, Power BI, or other data visualization experience is a plus.
- Ability to read, interpret, and communicate system requirements and technical documentation.
- Ability to effectively present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to analyze and interpret workforce data, trends, and predictive models.
- Proficiency in calculating compensation adjustments, benefits costs, and financial impact analysis.
- Ability to apply logical thinking and problem-solving skills to HR technology challenges.
- Capability to identify process inefficiencies and recommend system enhancements.
- Tasks are diverse and require both technical and functional expertise.
Soft Skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, IT, and business stakeholders.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Problems involve multi-faceted HR and technology challenges requiring collaboration with various stakeholders.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
- Role involves continuous improvement initiatives to align Workday with evolving business needs.
Education and/or Experience: - Bachelor's degree in HR, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
- 4-6 years of Workday HCM experience, with hands-on configuration expertise.
- Experience in at least two or more Workday modules, such as Compensation, Benefits, Talent & Performance, or Recruiting.
- Previous experience in HRIS, HR Technology, or system administration roles.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Workday certification(s) preferred (Workday HCM Core, Reporting, or Integration).
Work Complexity: Problems and issues faced are difficult and complex and may require understanding of broader set of issues. Problems typically involve consideration of multiple issues and understanding of the financial/mortgage industry. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Remote or hybrid work environment, with occasional on-site meetings as needed. Collaboration with global teams and stakeholders in multiple time zones. Fast-paced HR technology environment with regular system updates and enhancements.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions of the position either with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants as well as employees are encouraged to meet with Human Resources as the organization shall review reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Job Responsibilities: The statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as an all-inclusive list of all the work requirements of the position. The company may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
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