Job Description
Role Overview
We are seeking a Workday HCM Analyst/Consultant to support the ongoing configuration, enhancement, and maintenance of Workday Human Capital Management modules. The successful candidate will work closely with client stakeholders to assess business requests, configure system changes, and ensure smooth, well-tested delivery into production.
Key Responsibilities
Assess and analyze incoming business requests against current Workday HCM configuration (e.g. Core HR, Recruiting, Talent, Compensation, Absence, or related modules as assigned)
Translate business requirements into functional design specifications and configuration changes
Manage requests through the full lifecycle — intake, impact assessment, prioritization, build, testing, and deployment
Conduct unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), and support user acceptance testing (UAT) for configuration changes
Prepare functional documentation, configuration workbooks, and test scripts
Engage with business stakeholders to clarify requirements and manage expectations on timelines and impact
Track and report on request status and resolution progress
Required Skills & Experience
Hands-on experience configuring Workday HCM (Core HR at minimum; additional modules a plus)
Strong understanding of HR business processes (hire-to-retire lifecycle, org management, compensation, absence, etc.)
Experience working with business process configuration, security groups, and calculated fields
Ability to write clear functional specifications and test scripts
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience working in large, complex environments preferred
Good to Have
Workday HCM certification(s)
Experience with Workday Reporting
Exposure to governance and prioritization processes in a large program environment
