The Workday Principal Consultant (Learning and Talent) will “bridge the gap” between the business and technical teams by solving complex Workday intersystem problems. They will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
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Guide the client through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of the client’s unique business requirements at all stages of the project.
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Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday HCM solution.
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Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, the project team and the Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project.
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Willingness to take a leadership position on a project, or as a Cognizant or Workday product Partner Lead and/or Delivery Assurance Reviewer.
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Display your hands-on expertise of the software, including iLoading client data, moving configuration from tenant to tenant, and configuring business processes and security.
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Utilize your technical aptitude to convert and map data sources into data conversion templates via iLoads.
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Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts, including providing support for shadow assignments.
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Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one’s skills and learnings with others within the organization.
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Additional duties as assigned by manager.
Skills and Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
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2+ years of Workday functional implementation experience required, specifically in Talent and Learning
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2-5 years Human Resources, Payroll, or Financial software experience required.
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2-5 years implementing functional solutions with ERP or SaaS software required.
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Experience gathering business requirements, designing and prototyping, testing, and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines.
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Demonstrated functional experience in Human Resources, Payroll, or Financials Management.
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Why choose Cognizant:
- Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas
- Opportunity to do great work
- Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit
- Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement
- Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
- An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs
Cognizant Core Values:
- Work as One: We think beyond roles, relying on each other’s strengths to win as a team.
- Raise the Bar: We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver.
- Dare to Innovate: We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what’s possible.
- Do the Right Thing: We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice.
- Own It: We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.
Collaborative Solutions, LLC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Collaborative Solutions, LLC and has not been reviewed or approved by Collaborative Solutions, LLC.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and an EAP are described as standard offerings under the parent company’s umbrella. Feedback suggests these core health benefits align with large‑consulting norms and provide stable coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contributions is highlighted alongside broader financial programs. Feedback suggests these elements offer predictable long‑term savings support.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and fertility assistance are cited in role materials. Feedback suggests family‑oriented benefits are accessible within the current package.
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What We Do
Collaborative Solutions, a Cognizant Company, is a leading global finance and HR transformation consultancy that leverages world-class cloud solutions to help deliver successful client outcomes for Fortune Global 500 companies, large and medium-sized organizations across industries. As the longest-tenured Workday Services Partner and client, its full lifecycle services—complete with an in-house Advisory Services practice and proven proprietary tools—have helped more than 1,000 clients transform their businesses.
