Workday HCM Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the delivery process for the Workday HCM team to ensure successful implementation and ongoing support post-production.

• Act as a hands-on functional lead Workday consultant across various client engagements.

• Manage a team of up to 10 direct reports.

• Offer guidance throughout the client requirements analysis, design, configuration, and prototyping phases.

• Assist clients with testing and activities related to go-live.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for multiple SKUs.

• Assist the Sales team with presentations, demonstrations, and Letters of Engagement.

• Support clients during annual events such as Talent/Performance, Merit, Open Enrollment, and ACA.

• Foster strong client relationships through trust and exceptional service.

• Collaborate with Engagement Managers and cross-functional teams to discuss project status, communication, and delivery.

• Stay updated on industry trends, Workday enhancements, and best practices.

• Utilize AI and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, delivery, and client outcomes.

• Assign and prioritize Jira tickets based on team workload and utilization.

• Maintain forecasting and provide updates on team utilization during weekly operations meetings.

• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to offer guidance, support, and facilitate career development.

• Participate in annual performance reviews.

• Engage in the hiring process by collaborating on job requirements, reviewing candidates, conducting technical interviews, providing feedback, and leading onboarding training.

⛳️ Requirements

• Previous supervisory experience is strongly preferred.

• A minimum of five years of experience as a Workday HCM lead/partner consultant at a partner firm is required.

• Experience in independently leading at least two Workday Phase 1 implementations and two additional Workday Phase X implementations.

• Experience in implementing Workday for clients in Higher Education and/or State and Local Government is preferred.

• Workday HCM certification with implementer access is mandatory.

• At least 2 additional Workday certifications are required from: Core Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Talent/Performance, Recruiting, Learning, PEX.

• Workday Partner certifications must remain active during employment with ERPA.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Comprehensive understanding of Workday HCM processes and best practices.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship at any time now or in the future will not be considered.

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include reference checks, criminal background investigation, and applicable licensing verification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Excellent benefits package.

• People-first culture.

• Equal opportunity workplace.

• Substance- and tobacco-free environment.

• Pre-employment drug screen and background investigation for job offers.

• E-Verify is utilized to confirm identity and employment eligibility of new hires.