Workday HCM Functional Consultant
Listed on 2026-08-14
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IT/Tech
Systems Analyst, Business Systems & Technology Analysis, IT Consultant, IT Business Analyst
From initial assessments to entire transformations, you’ll deliver Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions equipping organizations with the information they need to make better business decisions.
You will specifically focus on Human Capital Management with knowledge and subject matter expertise in Workday Core HCM.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Leading clients through all phases of their system implementation as the Workday HCM functional expert – including business process discovery, design, configuration, and testing phases
- Coaching clients during business process design, offering options, risks, and downstream impacts related to decisions.
- Configuring the Workday system per client business requirements and Workday standards.
- Timely and accurate delivery of project deliverables and documentation.
- Collaborating on client integration design, configuration, and testing.
- Coaching clients in Workday project approach and act as a role model in project tasks, such as testing, data validation, issue management, and communication with project leadership.
- Proactively communicating project risks and issues to project leadership.
Job Family
Technology Consulting
Travel Required
Up to 10%
Clearance Required
Active Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI)
What You Will Do
- From initial assessments to entire transformations, you’ll deliver Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions equipping organizations with the information they need to make better business decisions.
- You will specifically focus on Human Capital Management with knowledge and subject matter expertise in Workday Core HCM.
- In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Leading clients through all phases of their system implementation as the Workday HCM functional expert – including business process discovery, design, configuration, and testing phases
- Coaching clients during business process design, offering options, risks, and downstream impacts related to decisions.
- Configuring the Workday system per client business requirements and Workday standards.
- Timely and accurate delivery of project deliverables and documentation.
- Collaborating on client integration design, configuration, and testing.
- Collaborating on client data migrations.
- Coaching clients in Workday project approach and act as a role model in project tasks, such as testing, data validation, issue management, and communication with project leadership.
- Proactively communicating project risks and issues to project leadership.
What You Will Need
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance. Once onboard with Guidehouse, new hire MUST be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN TS/SCI with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph.
- Bachelor's degree
- FIVE (5) or more years of consulting or industry experience delivering ERP solutions within HCM including knowledge of the SDCL and/or project methodology with at least TWO (2) year of hands-on Workday implementation and configuration experience.
- ONE (1) or more years as Functional Lead or subject matter expert in Human Capital Management business processes, regulations, and reporting requirements.
What Would Be Nice To Have
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Previous consulting experience with a consulting/software company.
- Experience working in Federal Government HCM environments with an understanding of the issues facing agencies today.
- Experience working with the Department of War and/or Intelligence Community customers.
The annual salary range for this position is $-$. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits Include
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life &…
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