Workday Consultant

About this role

Role Overview

- Lead client-facing Workday workstreams. - Act as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, owning solution design decisions and driving stakeholder alignment. - Ensure high-quality Workday implementations that balance global standards with local requirements. - Demonstrate strong consulting judgment, executive presence, and the ability to influence stakeholders across cultures and seniority levels.

Key Responsibilities

Client Advisory & Stakeholder Influence

- Serve as the primary functional lead and daily client contact for assigned Workday workstreams. - Build trusted relationships with HR, IT, and business stakeholders. - Lead design workshops, solution walkthroughs, and decision forums, ensuring timely alignment and sign-off. - Influence stakeholders with structured recommendations, clear options, and fact-based storytelling, while respecting cultural differences. - Contribute to proposals, solution shaping, and client relationship development when needed.

Workday Solution Design

- Lead end-to-end Workday solution design across one or more modules (e.g., Core HCM, Talent, Compensation, Learning, Absence). - Translate client business requirements into scalable Workday configurations following global best practices. - Ensure quality, documentation standards, and design consistency across countries.

Change Management & Team Development

- Support client change management, adoption planning, and leadership communications/demos. - Advise clients on readiness, cutover, and post-go-live stabilization. - Coach and develop consultants and senior consultants within the engagement team. - Provide quality assurance and feedback on deliverables.