AUS Senior Workday Consultant

As a Workday HCM consultant with Strada you will be hands on with system design and implementation including generating client briefs and working with stakeholders to transform briefs into industry leading HCM solutions

Key Responsibilities 

• Design and configuration of customer HCM solution

• Ownership of the customer design spreadsheet/workbook 

• Collaborates with all Practice/Functional Areas/Lead Consultant on their project to ensure that the solution is complete from end-to-end and has taken into account impacts downstream.

• Participate in Functional/Integrations/Data Cross Team Meetings

• Documenting issues, decisions, and action items from Initiation and Architect sessions

•  Unit Testing of configuration while building and Smoke Testing PRIOR to hand off to the client

• Supporting customer as initial responder to questions/issues during Project Lifecycle, e.g., Customer Unit Testing (P1) End-to-End Testing (P2), UAT Testing, Parallel Testing (P3), Deployment, Post Go Live.

Key Criteria 

• Training and/or Certifications in Workday HCM Solutions. 

• Experienced in the implementation and delivery of cloud solutions, preferably Workday. 

• Experienced in requirements gathering and transformation into a client solution 

• Experienced communicating with clients in person, in workshops and design sessions developing strategic improvements to HCM solutions

• Strong presentations skills preferably delivering product demos and running design sessions.

Required Experience:

• 5+ years previous experience implementing an ERP system concentrating on a financials solution

• Deep HCM experience with a demonstrated aptitude for systems implementation

• Previous consulting experience is required either as an internal consultant or with a consulting / software organization

• Knowledge and experience with translating business requirements into system requirements

• Strong communication skills including the ability to synthesize information into clear, concise messages

• Experience in addressing difficult conversations proactively; strong soft skills that facilitate resolution and win-win approach

• Proven consultative skills to guide client and internal discussions to agreement of solutions in a timely manner

• Highly self-motivated and flexible in a change-driven environment

• Anticipates future needs and helps determine the ideal solution for issues and processes

• A passion for collaboration and a willingness to think outside the box to develop processes and tools suited for the change involved in the enablement of cloud platforms

• Exhibits problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting issues and escalating as appropriate

• Experience implementing Workday, SAP, Oracle, ADP, or similar HCM systems

• Proficiency in MS suite, particularly Microsoft Excel

• Workday HCM certification preferred.  Candidates that are not certified will be considered for the role but they will need to successfully pass any required certification(s) as well as on-going successful re-certification per platform requirements

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

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 Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’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

Strada 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 Strada, 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

Strada 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.

Strada 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 Strada.

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 Strada business units.

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

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts 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.