Principal Consultant, HCM

The Groove is not just consultants — we’re Groovies. Our team is passionate about delivering white-glove service, building authentic partnerships, and helping organizations unlock the full power of Workday. We thrive on collaboration, innovation, and a culture that values both our clients and each other.

We’re looking for a Workday HCM Lead to join our growing HCM practice. This is a hands‑on lead role where you’ll guide clients through transformational HCM projects, while mentoring teammates and driving high-quality delivery.

• Lead Workday HCM implementations across one or more modules (Core HCM, Compensation, Absence, Recruiting, Talent, etc.)
• Own client work streams: drive discovery and design sessions, configure Workday, manage testing, and oversee deployments
• Partner directly with client HR leaders to translate business needs into smart, scalable Workday solutions
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior Groovies on the HCM team
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and risks, ensuring projects are delivered on time and with excellence
• Support clients post-go‑live with stabilization and optimization
• Stay current on Workday releases and share best practices with both clients and internal teams

• 5+ years of Workday HCM experience, including at least 2 full lifecycle implementations
• Deep expertise in Core HCM and one or more additional modules
• Workday HCM certification(s) strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead client-facing work streams and project teams
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and guide stakeholders
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments

Join a team that’s reimagining what a consulting career can look like - flexible, collaborative, and fun. Lead impactful projects across diverse clients and industries. Grow your career while shaping the future of our HCM practice. Competitive compensation, benefits, and a people-first culture that supports you inside and outside of work.

The Groove is an Equal Opportunity / Affinity Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status.