Workday HCM Principal Consultant

Job Description

The Workday HCM Principal Consultant serves as a senior functional leader responsible for driving the successful delivery of Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions. This role partners closely with clients to understand business objectives, lead solution design, and ensure alignment with Workday best practices while mentoring project teams and supporting overall delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workday HCM implementations, from discovery through deployment and post-go-live support

  Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding strategic decisions and aligning solutions to business needs

  Drive design sessions and workshops, translating requirements into scalable Workday configurations

  Ensure adoption of Workday leading practices while minimizing unnecessary customization

  Oversee configuration across HCM functional areas (Core HCM, Compensation, Absence, Benefits, etc.)

  Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, Finance, Integrations, and Technical teams

  Provide leadership and mentorship to functional consultants and project team members

  Support data conversion, testing strategy, and user acceptance activities

  Identify risks, recommend solutions, and ensure timely resolution of issues

  Contribute to project planning, estimating, and scope management

  Support business development efforts, including demos, proposals, and client presentations

  Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in HR systems, with significant experience in Workday HCM implementations

    Active Workday HCM partner certification(s) required

    Proven experience leading full lifecycle Workday implementations

    Strong knowledge of HCM business processes and best practices

    Experience working with public sector or enterprise clients preferred

    Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

    Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

    Preferred Skills

    • Experience with additional Workday modules (Recruiting, Talent, Benefits, Absence, Compensation)

      Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

      Experience mentoring or leading project teams

      Work Environment

      • Primarily remote with occasional travel for key project milestones

        Collaborative, client-facing role with cross-functional engagement