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Workday HCM Optimization Manager

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Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
118K-196K Annually
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
118K-196K Annually
Senior level
Leads Workday HCM optimization programs, including assessments, production support, Phase X deployments, requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, and client presentations. The role manages consulting teams, collaborates cross-functionally, streamlines client processes, and delivers Workday solutions. Requires substantial Workday experience, HCM Core certification, strong Microsoft Office skills, communication abilities, and up to 25% travel.
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Job Family:

SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 25%


Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

  • From initial assessments to entire transformations, you'll deliver Workday solutions to equip organizations with the information they need to optimize their Workday environments

As a Workday HCM Optimization Manager at Guidehouse, you will:

  • Manage in the Optimization program for the Workday Practice. This includes activities related to production support, planned assessments, and Phase X deployments

  • Be responsible for leading the design and development of solutions for our customers who are optimizing their Workday tenant or in a Phase X deployment

  • Be hands on for assigned projects helping to streamline client processes

  • Lead optimization sessions, capture client requirements, build/configure creative solutions and work with other Workday consultants

  • Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Work directly with clients and/or consultants to capture requirements and design documents

  • Guide the team in the design, build, and support testing of Workday modules

  • Actively communicate with other team members on cross functional items

  • Responsible to communicate functional challenges and solutions to internal and client teams

  • Lead in an innovative, teaming culture to enable constant innovation and improvement to processes and assets

  • Demonstrate consultative skills

  • Have a passion for high customer satisfaction levels

What You Will Need:

  • Bachelor's degree with a MINIMUM of FIVE (5) years of experience using Workday HCM or other ERPs in an HCM capacity; OR a Master's degree with a MINIMUM of THREE (3) years of experience using Workday HCM or other ERPs in an HCM capacity. Years of experience can be substituted for a formal degree, such as no degree with NINE (9) years of experience using Workday HCM or other ERPs in an HCM capacity

  • A MINIMUM of THREE (3) years of work experience with Workday

  • Current holder of the following Workday Certifications: HCM Core

  • Experience with the execution of projects within a structured methodology

  • Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, focused on Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

  • Strong written and oral communication skills (RFP responses, white papers, etc.) and presentation skills such as Workday demonstrations and client presentations

  • Up to 25% travel with a focus on work from home and/or Guidehouse office; consultants may provide on-site support for key milestones as needed

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Workday Public Sector experience preferred

  • Current holder of an active Workday HCM Certification

  • Extensive knowledge using Microsoft products

The annual salary range for this position is $118,000.00-$196,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [email protected].  Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.  Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [email protected]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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