Key Responsibilities:

Solution Architecture & Design:

- Lead end-to-end functional solution design for Workday HCM implementations, enhancements, and transformation programs.

- Define target-state HR operating models and Workday solution architecture.

- Translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions aligned with organizational objectives.

- Ensure solution design adheres to Workday best practices and minimizes customizations.

Functional Leadership:

- Serve as the functional SME across Workday HCM modules.

- Provide guidance on business process design, security, reporting, and organizational structures.

- Lead solution workshops, fit-gap assessments, and design sessions.

- Review configuration designs and functional specifications.

Workday Module Expertise:

Drive solution architecture across:

- Core HCM

- Recruiting

- Onboarding

- Talent & Performance

- Compensation

- Benefits

- Absence Management

- Time Tracking

- Learning

- Payroll (where applicable)

- Advanced Compensation

- Workforce Planning

Business Process Transformation:

- Analyze and redesign HR processes to improve efficiency and employee experience.

- Recommend Workday-delivered functionality to support business requirements.

- Support organizational change and HR digital transformation initiatives.

- Identify opportunities for process automation and standardization.

Stakeholder Management:

- Partner with HR, Talent, Payroll, Finance, IT, and business leaders.

- Present solution options, recommendations, and impacts to executive stakeholders.

- Act as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.

- Facilitate decision-making among cross-functional stakeholders.

Governance & Quality Assurance:

- Establish solution governance and design standards.

- Conduct design reviews and ensure solution consistency across modules.

- Oversee testing strategy, UAT support, and deployment readiness.

- Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or relevant field.

- 8+ years of HCM consulting or HR technology experience.

- 5+ years of Workday HCM functional consulting experience.

- Multiple end-to-end Workday implementation and deployment experiences.

- Experience leading large-scale HR transformation programs.

Required Workday Functional Expertise:

Deep knowledge of:

Core HCM:

- Organizations and Supervisory Structures

- Staffing Models

- Job Profiles

- Position Management

- Worker Lifecycle Events

- Business Process Framework

Talent & Performance:

- Talent Reviews

- Goal Management

- Performance Reviews

- Succession Planning

Recruiting & Onboarding:

- Recruiting Lifecycle

- Candidate Management

- Offer Management

- Onboarding Processes

Compensation & Benefits:

- Compensation Plans

- Merit and Bonus Cycles

- Benefit Programs

- Eligibility Rules

Absence & Time Tracking:

- Leave Plans

- Time Entry

- Scheduling

- Compliance Requirements

Reporting & Analytics:

- Workday Reporting

- Calculated Fields

- Composite Reports

- Dashboards

- Workforce Analytics

- HR Metrics and KPIs

Security & Compliance:

Knowledge of:

- Workday Security Framework

- Role-Based Security

- Domain Security Policies

- Segregation of Duties

- GDPR and Data Privacy Principles

- HR Compliance Requirements

Leadership Responsibilities:

- Lead functional workstreams and solution teams.

- Mentor consultants and business analysts.

- Participate in pre-sales activities, solution demonstrations, and RFP responses.

- Support project planning, effort estimation, and risk mitigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Workday HCM Certification(s).

- Workday Talent & Performance Certification.

- Workday Recruiting Certification.

- Workday Compensation Certification.

- Workday Benefits Certification.

- MBA or Master's degree preferred.

- Experience in global Workday deployments.

Key Competencies:

Functional Competencies:

- HCM Solution Architecture

- Business Process Design

- HR Transformation

- Organizational Design

- Workforce Management

- Change Management

Leadership Competencies:

- Executive Stakeholder Management

- Consulting and Advisory Skills

- Strategic Thinking

- Decision Making

- Team Leadership

- Influencing and Negotiation

Project Competencies:

- Agile Delivery

- Program Governance

- Risk Management

- Quality Assurance

- Vendor Management

Preferred Industry Experience:

- Technology

- Healthcare

- Banking & Financial Services

- Manufacturing

- Retail

- Professional Services

Success Metrics:

- Successful Workday deployments and enhancements.

- Increased HR process efficiency and automation.

- Stakeholder satisfaction and adoption rates.

- Reduced process complexity and manual effort.

- Compliance with governance and security standards.

- Achievement of HR transformation objectives.