Principal HCM Functional Consultant

Principal HCM Functional Consultant page is loaded## Principal HCM Functional Consultantremote type : Remotetime type : Full Timeposted on : Posted Todayjob requisition id : JR-0101646

• Your work days are brighter here.
• We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
• About the Team
• Workday’s Consulting teams are driven by a passion for our products and the success of our customers in implementing our best in class cloud solutions. We’re a diverse group of people, with an invaluable mix of experience and backgrounds, located across multiple locations within the region. We are often remote from one another but that doesn’t stop our sense of collaboration, supportiveness, and fun!
• About the Role
• As a Principal Functional Consultant, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of Workday's product solutions. You will provide your implementation expertise to our clients while understanding how to best configure and test Workday solutions to meet their business requirements.We are looking for a hardworking, innovative, and collaborative PrincipalHCM Consultant to join our team.In this role you will ensure the successful implementation of the Workday HCM solution with customers through product and implementation expertise. The ideal candidate for this position should have extensive experience implementing or supporting HRIS systems, requirements capturing, configuration, data conversion, and testing. You should be detail oriented, self-motivated, proactive, results-oriented and able to successfully partner with customers and your project team. Be ready to be challenged and have fun!
• Master at least 2 modules in the Workday HCM product suite (HCM Core, Compensation and Benefits, )
• Perform the following on an engagement : understand client business requirements, configure the Workday solution, demonstrate the configurations through the development of prototype systems, assist the client in testing the Workday solution
• Work with the client to help convert legacy data into Workday
• Assist the Integration team in helping to configure and test integrations between Workday and third party / custom solutions
• Understand Workday’s Implementation Methodology and use it on all engagements
• Ensure the client takes advantage of Workday’s proven solutions
• Mentor and share product knowledge with other consultants
• About You
• Basic Qualifications
• Basic Qualifications : Principal HCM Implementation Consultant
• Prior experience implementing Workday is a MUST
• A minimum of 7+ years implementing at least one of the following HCM solutions : HCM Core, benefits or recruiting
• Previous consulting experience with a consulting / software company required
• Basic Qualifications : Senior HCM Implementation Consultant
• Prior experience implementing Workday is a MUST
• A minimum of 3+ years implementing at least one of the following HCM solutions : HCM Core, benefits or recruiting
• Previous consulting experience with a consulting / software company required
• Other Qualifications
• Workday HCM Certification a plus
• Ability to learn technology quickly through instruction and self-training.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new technology and develop comprehensive product knowledge.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, enabling prioritization and managing of multiple initiatives.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor your style to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and manage relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Strong mentorship and partnership skills, with a focus on encouraging a collaborative and positive environment.
• Comprehensive product knowledge, including a thorough understanding of product features, benefits, applications, and market positioning, is essential.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are a must, including active listening and the ability to tailor communication style to diverse audiences.
• Strong industry knowledge is essential, including staying abreast of current trends, competitive landscapes, and regulatory environments to contribute to strategic planning, risk management, and identifying new opportunities.
• Strong influencing skills, including persuasive communication and the ability to drive consensus and effectively collaborate with stakeholders,
• Exceptional relationship management skills are crucial, with a focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues to foster collaboration, loyalty, and a positive work environment.
• Proven mentorship skills, with the ability to foster individual growth and development through effective communication, constructive feedback, and goal setting, are highly valued
• Proven ability to effectively gather and analyze requirements through various techniques, ensuring project clarity and alignment with stakeholder needs, is critical.
• Strong solutions design skills, with the ability to analyze business challenges and develop effective solutions that leverage technology and optimize resources, are highly desired.
• Expertise in strategic business consulting, including market analysis, financial acumen, and strategic planning, to drive organizational growth and performance, is strongly desired.
• Excellent task management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize, organize, and execute tasks effectively to enhance workflow and productivity, are essential.
• Exceptional teamwork skills, including collaboration, communication, and contributing to a positive and productive work environment, are vital.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize, organize, and effectively manage workload to meet deadlines and enhance productivity, are key to success in this r
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
• Workday Pay Transparency Statement
• The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission / bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please .Primary Location : USA.IL.Home Office Chicago MetroPrimary Location Base Pay Range : $147,400 USD - $221,100 USDAdditional US Location(s) Base Pay Range : $133,300 USD - $236,800 USD
• Our Approach to Flexible Work
• With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds : in-person time and remote.

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