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, Advanced Compensation, and 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.

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, Talent & Performance, Recruiting, Compensation, and Benefits Certifications.

- MBA or Master's degree preferred.

- Experience in global Workday deployments.