Workday Consultant

Our story

At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to Be Alight.

Our Values :

Champion People be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

Grow with purpose Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

Be Alight act with integrity, be real and empower others.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

Learn more at careers.alight.com.

As a Workday Data Solutions Consultant, a typical day to include the following :

• Manage the successful and on-schedule completion of Workday conversion / activities and deliverables throughout the project life cycle
• Focus on strategy, scope, risk, escalations, staffing and budget
• Ensure adherence to Professional Services conversion methodology and best practices
• Train and mentor less experienced team members
• Engage on multiple concurrent projects

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Facilitate client discussions on data requirements, conversion methodology and data validation
• Supervise team through execution of conversion deliverables
• Analyze risk and seek preventative measures
• Perform research on conversion and reporting issues, identify root cause, and implement corrective measures
• Contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of internal conversion tools; recognize business process inefficiencies and recommends improvements
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize conflicting demands with little supervision
• Demonstrate ability to learn technology quickly through instruction and self-training
• Answer all inquiries on a timely basis
• Understand priorities and request help and support when needed
• Follow through on tasks and commitments; demonstrate strong work ethic and set an example for others
• Exchange information with appropriate people to complete work and keep information confidential as needed
• Train and mentor less experienced team members
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients
• Keep Project Manager informed on project escalations
• Complete all required Knowledge Bytes to maintain Workday certification
• Participate in internal training, Data Solutions Open Mics, and other events that help share knowledge across the practice

QUALIFICATIONS

• Can effectively manage the activities and deliverables of a team
• Quick learner and motivated to understand various technologies
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to manage fluctuating workloads
• Passion for data accuracy and completeness
• Resourceful and has great attention to detail
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment towards the job and goals of the organization
• Ability and willingness to train and mentor other team members
• Can work in a fast-paced, fast-growth, high-energy environment
• Ability to handle multiple high priority activities concurrently
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Accepts and adapts to change
• Ability to travel up to 35% of the time

Knowledge and Experience of :

• 3 to 5 plus years of experience in Financial Systems field
• 2 to 5 plus years of managing a project team
• Knowledge and experience with translating business requirements into system requirements
• Knowledge and experience with databases, entity relationships, SQL and Programming
• Previous consulting experience either as an internal consultant or with a consulting / software company
• Experience in data conversions for Workday, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or similar applications preferred
• Demonstrated project management experience
• This opportunity does not offer sponsorship
• Travel up to 25%.
• Successful completion of the Workday FIN Services Core or currently Workday FIN Certified is a requirement of the role

Education :

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Math, Computer Science, or relevant field of study

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs 5 years in a row.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person.

Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies.

Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position : SSN / SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and / or drug test.

You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive.

Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law.

In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship.

Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation / modification by contacting his / her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities;

including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum : 72,200 USD

72,200 USD

Maximum : 114,500 USD

114,500 USD