Workday Consultant

TL;DR

Workday Consultant: Implementing and configuring enterprise-scale Workday HCM solutions for global customers with an accent on functional design, process optimization, and end-user training. Focus on translating business requirements into detailed configurations, participating in full project lifecycle roles, and advising on solution evolutions and best practices.

Location: Manchester, with willingness to travel to customer sites and attend global events

Company

Global leader in HR consulting, providing advice, implementation, and payroll outsourcing for HR transformations across Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

What you will do

• Implement and configure Workday solutions tailored to client needs, building strong customer relationships.
• Train end-users and participate in all phases of implementations as Functional Lead, Analyst, Solution Architect, Tester, and Trainer.
• Challenge existing processes and design optimal HR solutions aligned with strategic goals.
• Translate business requirements into feasible Workday configurations and advise on best practices.
• Contribute to developing propositions to grow the business.

Requirements

• Workday HCM Certification OR UK Payroll Certification (active and verified).
• Proven experience in Workday implementations across multiple clients or industries.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, data structures, and Workday Methodology.
• Experience across project lifecycle: workshop facilitation, design documents, UAT, end-user training.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, prioritization, and time management skills in English.

Nice to have

• Workday Absence Certification.
• Experience with other Workday modules (Time Tracking, Compensation, Reporting, Integration).
• Workday Core HCM or other module certifications (Absence/Time Tracking, Advanced Compensation, Learning, Performance/Talent).

Culture & Benefits

• Stimulating international work environment with rapid career growth, mobility, training, and certifications.
• Good work-life balance with telecommuting possibilities, quarterly team events, and annual seminars.
• Happy at Work certified culture emphasizing diversity, courage, integrity, excellence, and team collaboration.