Sr HCM Consultant, State & Local Government

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About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned HR expert who will fill the role of a HCM Consultant on State and Local Government implementations. Preferred experience and ability to implement these functional areas: Benefits, Talent, and/or Recruiting.

The HCM Consultant will be responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of Workday's Human Capital Management solution. The HCM Consultant will provide Workday product and implementation expertise to their engagements. They will work with their clients to understand their business requirements and help configure and test the Workday solution. The Consultant will take direction from and provide status to the Engagement Manager assigned to their project while working collaboratively with their project teammates.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Become an expert in the Workday HCM product suite, focusing on the Benefits, Talent, and/or Recruiting functional areas.
• Understand Workday's Implementation Methodology and use it on all engagements
• Perform the following on a customer engagement:
  • Elicit and document customer business requirements
  • Configure the Workday solution to meet requirements
  • Document solutions for the client to reference in the future
  • Support the client and data conversion teams in converting legacy data into Workday
  • Support the integration teams in helping to configure and test integrations between Workday and third party/custom solutions
  • Assist the client in testing the Workday solution
  • Transfer Workday system knowledge to the customer to ensure customer satisfaction in their production environment.
  • Communicate regularly with the project engagement manager regarding forecasting hours, time reporting, projects risks, and mitigations.

• Mentor consultants who are new to the Benefits, Talent, and/or Recruiting functional areas.
• Participate in update training and other events that help share one's product skills with other consultants.
• Engage with other members of the State & Local Government consulting team to identify areas for improvement and lead internal initiatives.

About You

Basic Qualifications: Sr HCM Consultant (P4):

• 3+ years of experience implementing and configuring Workday HCM
• Previous experience (3+ years) with the operations and culture of State and Local Government entities
• Multiple years (6+ years) of HR experience (employee relations, personnel/human resources, talent management, recruiting, etc.) 
• 6+ years of experience with at least one of the following human resources areas:

• Benefits systems or administration
• Compensation
• Talent development
• Workforce Management
• Employee or Performance management
• Career or Succession planning
• Recruiting

Basic Qualifications: Principal HCM Consultant (P5):

• 6+ years of experience implementing and configuring Workday HCM
• Previous experience (6+ years) with the operations and culture of State and Local Government entities
• Multiple years (8+ years) of HR experience (employee relations, personnel/human resources, talent management, recruiting, etc.) 
• 8+ years of experience with at least one of the following human resources areas:

• Benefits systems or administration
• Compensation
• Talent development
• Workforce Management
• Employee or Performance management
• Career or Succession planning
• Recruiting

Other Qualifications:

• Self-motivator who does not hesitate to take initiative.
• Ability and comfort with managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfort with working on long term projects, lasting over 12 months.
• Experience in working with diverse communities, worker populations and businesses to understand common business practices, challenges and change impacts to proposed approaches.
• Proven track record of accomplishments in identifying efficiencies and opportunities
• Successes in completion of projects, activities and/or initiatives
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Comfortable in a lead role and talking to all levels of management.
• Open-minded and willingness to consider multiple thoughts that differ from their own.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Business analysis and requirements gathering abilities
• Passion for customer service
• Functional and technical experience
• Ability to learn technology quickly through instruction and self-training
• Experience with multiple HCM applications a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Comprehensive product knowledge, including a thorough understanding of product features, benefits, applications, and market positioning
• Strong industry knowledge is essential, including staying abreast of current trends, competitive landscapes, and regulatory environments to contribute to strategic planning, risk management, and identifying new opportunities
• Proven solutions design skills, with the ability to analyze business challenges and develop effective solutions that leverage technology and optimize resources
• Expertise in strategic business consulting, including market analysis, financial acumen, and strategic planning, to drive organizational growth and performance
• Ability to travel 50% or more of the time
• Would be proud to represent Workday!

Posting End Date: 07/31/25

The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated.

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The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.GA.Atlanta

 

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $116,900 USD - $175,400 USD

 

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $111,100 USD - $197,300 USD

If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $116,900 - $175,400 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $116,900 - $175,400 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.

07/31/2025

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