Workday Functional Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and business stakeholders to comprehend business needs, assess current processes, and identify enhancement opportunities through Workday solutions.

• Collect, analyze, and document business, functional, and reporting requirements.

• Create business cases and solution recommendations that align with organizational goals and Workday best practices.

• Participate in stakeholder meetings and discovery sessions to define requirements, assess options, and reach consensus on proposed solutions and process modifications.

• Act as a Workday subject matter expert by investigating system capabilities, evaluating impacts, and providing recommendations, risks, and alternatives.

• Work together with HRIS developers, technical resources, and vendors to convert business requirements into functional specifications.

• Support the successful implementation of approved solutions.

• Coordinate and assist with testing activities, which include test planning, test script development, user acceptance testing, defect tracking, and validation of system enhancements.

• Keep updated on Workday releases, new features, and industry best practices.

• Offer guidance on improving system utilization, enhancing employee experience, and boosting operational efficiency.

• Undertake special projects and additional responsibilities as needed.

• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, standards, laws, and regulations, and complete mandatory compliance training.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (4 years or equivalent) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Over 4 years of HRIS, HR Technology, or Business Systems experience.

• Proficiency in gathering and documenting business requirements and facilitating stakeholder discussions.

• Experience in supporting testing activities, including user acceptance testing (UAT) planning and execution.

• A minimum of 3 years of Workday functional experience in supporting Human Capital Management business processes is preferred.

• Familiarity with one or more Workday functional areas, including Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent, Learning, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, or Absence is preferred.

• Experience in participating in Workday implementations, optimization projects, or significant enhancements is preferred.

• Workday certifications or completion of Workday training coursework is preferred.

• Strong grasp of Workday functionality and design of HR business processes.

• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to evaluate various solution options and present recommendations to business stakeholders.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across different organizational levels.

• Proficient in facilitating meetings and requirement-gathering sessions.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently.

• Proficiency in reporting, data analysis, and interpretation of workforce information.

• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively with both business and technical teams.

• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Disability insurance

• Comprehensive leave program

• Variable incentives, bonuses, commissions, or other awards may be included in total compensation