Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Workday HCM Consultant with strong functional expertise across Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation (Core & Advanced), Talent Management, and Recruiting. The role involves working closely with US / Stakeholders to design, configure, and support scalable Workday solutions across the employee lifecycle. The candidate should have hands-on experience in implementation and support engagements, with the ability to drive functional design and configuration independently. Key Responsibilities 1. Workday HCM Configuration & Functional Delivery • Configure and maintain: • Core HCM (worker lifecycle, org structures, job profiles) • Benefits (plan setup, enrollments, eligibility rules) • Compensation (base pay, merit, bonus, advanced comp) • Talent (performance, goals, succession, talent profiles) • Recruiting (job requisition, candidate lifecycle, offer mgmt) • Translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions • Support end-to-end business processes across hire-to-retire lifecycle 2. Requirements Gathering & Solution Design • Conduct workshops with business stakeholders • Prepare functional design documents (FDDs) and configuration workbooks • Recommend best practices leveraging Workday functionality 3. Business Process Configuration • Configure and optimize: • Business processes (Hire, Change Job, Compensation review, Recruiting workflows) • Approval chains, notifications, and security policies • Ensure alignment with organization’s HR operating model 4. Reporting & Data Management • Develop: • Advanced/custom reports • Calculated fields and dashboards • Ensure data accuracy, audit readiness, and governance 5. Integration Collaboration (Functional Support) • Work closely with integration teams for: • Benefits providers • Payroll systems • ATS or external recruiting vendors • Validate data mapping and integration outputs 6. Testing & Deployment • Participate in: • Unit Testing, SIT, and UAT cycles • Validate business scenarios across modules (HCM, Recruiting, Comp, Benefits) • Support production deployment and stabilization 7. Production Support & Enhancements • Troubleshoot functional issues across modules • Support Workday releases (R1/R2) and impact analysis • Identify process improvements and automation opportunities 8. Documentation & Knowledge Management • Maintain: • SOPs • Configuration documentation • Knowledge transfer artifacts Required Skills & Qualifications Core Workday Expertise • Strong hands-on experience in: • Core HCM • Benefits • Compensation (Core + Advanced preferred) • Talent & Performance • Recruiting • Good understanding of full Workday HCM product areas Experience Requirements • 5+ years of Workday HCM experience • Minimum 2+ end-to-end Workday implementations or equivalent support exposure • Experience working across multiple HCM modules (Core + 2–3 additional areas mandatory) Certifications (Mandatory / Preferred) • Active Workday Certification in: • HCM Core (Mandatory) • Benefits / Compensation / Recruiting / Talent (Preferred) Skills • Strong hands-on experience in: • Core HCM • Benefits • Compensation (Core + Advanced preferred) • Talent & Performance • Recruiting • Good understanding of full Workday HCM product areas