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Workday Hcm Lead Consultant

Project Scope: We are seeking an experienced Workday HCM Lead Consultant to lead the design, configuration, and deployment of Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions. The ideal candidate will act as a functional lead, partnering with business stakeholders, managing delivery teams, and ensuring successful implementation and optimization of Workday HCM modules. Key Responsibilities:

• Solution Design: Delivery lead end-to-end implementation and support of Workday HCM modules (Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, Absence, Time Tracking, etc.). Drive requirement gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment. Translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions aligned with best practices. Provide expert guidance on Workday architecture and data models.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with HR leadership, business stakeholders, and technology teams to define priorities and deliverables. Act as the primary functional advisor for Workday HCM. Conduct workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder presentations.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of Workday consultants and analysts. Ensure adherence to delivery timelines, quality standards, and documentation. Support resource planning, allocation, and performance oversight.
• Integration Data Management: Oversee integration design with upstream/downstream systems (Payroll, Finance, third-party systems). Work closely with integration teams on EIBs, Workday Studio, Core Connectors, PECI, etc. Ensure data migration, validation, and reconciliation activities are completed successfully.
• Testing Deployment: Define test strategy and oversee unit testing, SIT, UAT, and go-live readiness. Support defect resolution and deployment planning. Ensure compliance with change management and release processes.
• Post-Go-Live Support Optimization: Provide hypercare support and continuous system enhancements. Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation. Stay current on Workday releases and recommend improvements.

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, IT, or related field. 7–12+ years of experience in HR systems, with 5+ years in Workday HCM. Proven experience leading at least 1–2 full lifecycle Workday implementations. Strong functional knowledge of: Core HCM Compensation Benefits Absence/Time Tracking Talent Performance Preferred Qualifications: Workday HCM Certification(s) (active or previously certified). Experience with global HCM implementations. Knowledge of Workday integrations and reporting (Advanced, Matrix, Dashboard). Familiarity with Agile and hybrid delivery models. Key Skills Competencies: Strong functional expertise in HR processes and Workday modules Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Leadership and team management capabilities Problem-solving and analytical thinking Ability to drive client-facing discussions and workshops

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