Lead the design and optimization of Workday Core HCM and Compensation modules, manage security administration, and develop advanced analytics and reports. Collaborate with HR and business teams for system improvements and ensure quality assurance through testing and support.
Workday Functional Consultant1
Primary Responsibilities
- System Architecture & Configuration: Lead the design, configuration, and optimization of Core HCM and Compensation modules. This includes managing complex business process (BP) definitions, organization structures, and hierarchical frameworks to support a dynamic workforce.
- Security Administration: Act as the primary architect for Workday security models. You will design and maintain security groups (role-based, user-based, and intersection) to ensure data integrity and compliance while maintaining an intuitive user experience.
- Requirements Engineering: Lead discovery sessions with internal and external stakeholders to elicit high-level business requirements. You will transform these needs into technical specifications that prioritize scalability and adhere to industry best practices.
- Advanced Analytics & Reporting: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Workday Reporting. You will develop sophisticated data visualizations, including Advanced, Composite, Matrix, and Trended reports, utilizing complex Calculated Fields to drive data-informed decision-making via executive dashboards.
- Quality Assurance & Testing: Partner with business owners to develop comprehensive test strategies. You will oversee End-to-End (E2E) testing, develop rigorous test scripts, and facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure defect-free deployments.
- Operational Excellence: Provide Tier 3 functional support by troubleshooting complex system issues and managing the ticket lifecycle via Jira and ServiceNow. You will ensure all system documentation and functional artifacts are maintained with high precision.
- Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with People/HR teams and product developers to evaluate Workday releases (semi-annual updates) and identify new features that drive operational efficiency and system adoption.
Qualifications & Key Competencies
Workday Expertise: Proven track record in Workday Core HCM, Compensation, and the Report Writer toolset.
Analytical Rigor: Exceptional ability to perform deep-dive data analysis and translate raw data into actionable insights through Calculated Fields and Dashboards.
Process Improvement: A mindset focused on continuous improvement, identifying "friction points" in current workflows and proposing automated or streamlined solutions.
Communication: Highly articulate with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
Top Skills
JIRA
Servicenow
Workday
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