Principal Consultant, HCM

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Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
Senior level
Information Technology • Software • Financial Services
The Role
Lead Workday HCM projects, mentor team members, manage client relationships, and oversee implementations while ensuring high-quality delivery and optimization.
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Job Description:

About The Groove

At The Groove, we’re not just consultants — we’re Groovies. Our team is passionate about delivering white-glove service, building authentic partnerships, and helping organizations unlock the full power of Workday. We thrive on collaboration, innovation, and a culture that values both our clients and each other.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Workday HCM Lead to join our growing HCM practice. This is a hands-on lead role where you’ll guide clients through transformational HCM projects, while mentoring teammates and driving high-quality delivery. If you love rolling up your sleeves, solving complex challenges, and helping others find their Groove, this is the place for you.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Workday HCM implementations across one or more modules (Core HCM, Compensation, Absence, Recruiting, Talent, etc.)

  • Own client workstreams: drive discovery and design sessions, configure Workday, manage testing, and oversee deployments

  • Partner directly with client HR leaders to translate business needs into smart, scalable Workday solutions

  • Provide leadership and mentorship to junior Groovies on the HCM team

  • Manage timelines, deliverables, and risks, ensuring projects are delivered on time and with excellence

  • Support clients post-go-live with stabilization and optimization

  • Stay current on Workday releases and share best practices with both clients and internal teams

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Workday HCM experience, including at least 2 full lifecycle implementations

  • Deep expertise in Core HCM and one or more additional modules

  • Workday HCM certification(s) strongly preferred

  • Demonstrated ability to lead client-facing workstreams and project teams

  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and guide stakeholders

  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments

Why You’ll Love Being a Groovie

  • Join a team that’s reimagining what a consulting career can look like - flexible, collaborative, and fun

  • Lead impactful projects across diverse clients and industries

  • Grow your career while shaping the future of our HCM practice

  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and a people-first culture that supports you inside and outside of work

EEO Policy:

The Groove is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

Ready to embark on an exhilarating journey of innovation and collaboration? Apply now and be part of our exciting team at The Groove!

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The Company
HQ: McLean, Virginia
110 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

The Groove is a modern enterprise consultancy focused on leveraging the power of next-gen technologies, industry insights and critical thinking to help clients solve their most challenging business problems. The Groove is founded by the practitioners behind a global consulting organization, who for 20+ years, delivered cloud technologies and unique business solutions to over 1,000 clients across multiple industries. Backed by decades of real-world knowledge, experience, and unique ecosystem of technology partners, their consulting solutions are committed to helping organizations thrive in today’s competitive landscape.

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