Workday Associate Director, Talent, HCM & Rewards

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.

There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

The Associate Director, Workday Talent, HCM & Rewards is a strategic, hands‑on leader responsible for the seamless delivery and optimization of key Workday modules related to the employee lifecycle. This role oversees functional areas including Core HCM, Recruiting, Performance, and Compensation. The Associate Director partners with HR COEs to translate business needs into scalable solutions, guide configuration strategy, and ensure a streamlined and intuitive employee experience.

• Lead the strategic design, delivery, and continuous improvement of Workday Core HCM, Recruiting, Performance, and Compensation modules.
• Manage a team of analysts and senior analysts, fostering a collaborative, high‑performing environment.
• Act as a Workday solution architect and subject‑matter expert across employee lifecycle processes.
• Partner closely with Total Rewards, Talent Management, and HRBP teams to ensure systems align with firm‑wide talent strategy.
• Drive prioritization and execution of roadmap initiatives, enhancements, defects, and operational needs.
• Coordinate cross‑functional project teams, delivering high‑quality configuration, documentation, testing, and change management.
• Leverage business acumen and data to optimize functionality and improve stakeholder outcomes.
• Lead Workday biannual release impact assessments and adoption plans for assigned modules.
• Drive adoption of Workday best practices and ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of progressive HRIS experience with deep Workday configuration expertise.
• Hands‑on experience in one of the following:
  Core HCM, Recruiting, Performance, Compensation at least two
• Proven experience leading teams and cross‑functional projects in a matrixed environment.
• Workday Pro Certifications in relevant modules are a strong plus.
• Strong storytelling, influencing, and communication skills.
• High business acumen with a passion for enhancing employee experience through technology.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave);

domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the U.S. uniformed service; U.S. Military/Veteran status; pre‑disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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