Principal Consultant, Workday HCM
Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
- Job Description:
- Lead end-to-end Workday HCM implementations, from discovery through deployment and post-go-live support
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding strategic decisions and aligning solutions to business needs
- Drive design sessions and workshops, translating requirements into scalable Workday configurations
- Ensure adoption of Workday leading practices while minimizing unnecessary customization
- Oversee configuration across HCM functional areas (Core HCM, Compensation, Absence, Benefits, etc.)
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, Finance, Integrations, and Technical teams
- Provide leadership and mentorship to functional consultants and project team members
- Support data conversion, testing strategy, and user acceptance activities
- Identify risks, recommend solutions, and ensure timely resolution of issues
- Contribute to project planning, estimating, and scope management
- Support business development efforts, including demos, proposals, and client presentations
- Requirements:
- 4+ years of experience in HR systems, with significant experience in Workday HCM implementations
- Active Workday HCM partner certification(s) required
- Proven experience leading full lifecycle Workday implementations
- Strong knowledge of HCM business processes and best practices
- Experience working with public sector or enterprise clients preferred
- Benefits:
- 401k
- PTO
- Thank You Days - four additional paid holidays each year