Workday Senior Consultant (HCM Payroll)

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In 2022, Armanino proudly expanded its capabilities by launching its Workday Consulting Group. This new practice enables us to offer specialized Workday deployment and support services, enhancing our ability to deliver comprehensive solutions for Human Capital Management, Payroll, and Financials. This strategic move underscores our commitment to leveraging leading cloud technologies to help our clients streamline operations and achieve scalable growth​

We are looking for an experienced and client-focused Workday Payroll Senior Consultant to join our team. As a key member of the team, you will have the opportunity to wear multiple hats and help shape the vision of Workday HCM Practice. You will be responsible for implementing Workday solutions, working directly with clients, and providing expertise in Workday functionality. Your consulting experience, in-depth knowledge of Workday, and client relationship management skills will contribute to the success of our projects. The ideal candidate has an entrepreneurial spirit with positive energy to drive to achieve results, a growth mindset, and focus on innovation. 

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand their business requirements and translate them into effective Workday HCM solutions.

• Configure and implement Workday recruiting modules, including Core HR, Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, based on client needs.

• Lead workshops and gather business requirements, process flows, and system design documentation.

• Conduct fit-gap analysis to identify areas of customization and develop solutions to address client-specific requirements.

• Advise clients on best practices for Workday implementation and provide recommendations for system optimization.

• Design and build Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics to meet client reporting needs.

• Support client and data conversion teams in converting legacy data into Workday.

• Support integration teams in helping configure and test integrations between Workday and other systems.

• Assist in defining testing strategies, creating test scripts, and conducting system testing.

• Provide end-user training on Workday functionality and assist with change management activities.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during the implementation and post-implementation phases.

• Stay updated on the latest Workday releases, features, and functionality, and share knowledge with the team.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, tools, and methodologies.

• Assist in pre-sales activities, including participating in demos, proposals, and client presentations.

Requirements

• Workday Payroll Certification

• 3 years' experience as a Workday consultant, with a focus on Workday payroll implementations.

• Ability to travel to client sites 50% of the time

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integrations between human resources and other departments.

• Consulting background or experience working for a consulting firm or in a client-facing role.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex business processes and translate them into Workday solutions.

• Knowledge of Workday security and role-based permissions.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively manage client relationships.

• Flexibility to work from home while collaborating in person half the time.

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Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: 

• Medical, dental, vision

• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

• Flexible work arrangements

• 401K with Profit Sharing

• Wellness program

• Generous parental leave

• 11 paid holidays

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