HR Workday Transformation Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the discovery phase and current state assessments of HR, payroll, and people processes, while outlining financially evaluated change options.

• Develop business cases for HR technology investments, detailing benefits, costs, risks, and timelines.

• Design ideal operating models for HR and HRIS teams.

• Provide strategic advice to CHROs, COOs, CFOs, and other senior stakeholders on transformation strategies.

• Conduct HCM system selection processes, comparing platforms such as Workday, Oracle, SAP SuccessFactors, and others.

• Oversee the procurement of systems integrators, which includes managing RFPs, scoring criteria, supplier demos, and evaluations.

• Evaluate system integrator proposals, statements of work, and commercial terms, and assist in client negotiations.

• Offer independent implementation guidance, quality assurance, and design reviews while challenging systems integrators.

• Plan and manage projects to meet time, budget, and quality targets, providing reports to clients and internal leadership.

• Assist in testing, data migration, change management, training, and job architecture workstreams.

• Create reports, presentations, evaluation packs, and designs for operating models.

• Analyze training needs and develop training plans for HR, payroll, and people operations teams.

• Deliver Workday training both in-person and online, focusing on core HCM processes, reporting, and administration.

• Develop user guides, quick reference cards, exercises, and recorded walkthroughs.

• Prepare HR teams for post-go-live self-support through train-the-trainer sessions and handovers.

• Provide refresher and update training for Workday’s biannual feature releases.

• Establish relationships with HR, finance, and operations leaders throughout the US market.

• Identify client opportunities and assist in shaping proposals and pricing strategies.

• Contribute to thought leadership, events, methodologies, and tools.

• Mentor and support junior consultants.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of eight years' experience in HR transformation, HR technology, or HR operations, preferably with some time spent in consulting.

• Direct involvement in at least two complete Workday HCM implementations, serving as a client lead, program manager, or advisory partner.

• Strong knowledge of Workday HCM and its integration with payroll, finance, and other related systems.

• Experience in executing or assisting with HCM system selection and systems integrator procurement.

• Proven track record in designing and delivering Workday training to HR teams, confidently leading sessions for audiences at all levels.

• Solid understanding of US HR and payroll practices, including multi-state payroll and benefits administration.

• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and present effectively to leadership teams.

• Exceptional writing skills, capable of producing clear and well-structured client reports.

• Background in professional services firms, especially law firms, with an understanding of partner and fee earner roles (desirable).

• Workday certification in HCM, Payroll, Compensation, or Recruiting (desirable).

• Familiarity with Workday Payroll or third-party payroll providers such as ADP (desirable).

• Experience with global or cross-border programs, including collaboration with UK or European teams (desirable).

• Experience in business development within a consulting firm (desirable).

• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple engagements, and maintain connections with teams across the US and UK.

• Commercial acumen and an interest in practice growth.

🏝️ Benefits

• A remote position that allows work from anywhere in the US.

• Preference for candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone, particularly near a major metropolitan area.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.