Workday HCM Principal Consultant (Certified)

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Workday HCM Principal Consultant (Certified) based in United States.** This remote role offers the opportunity to lead complex Workday HCM initiatives and help organizations maximize the value of their enterprise systems. You will provide strategic consulting, solution design, configuration guidance, and optimization support across Workday HCM environments. The position combines deep functional expertise with client-facing leadership, enabling successful implementations, enhancements, and long-term platform improvements. You will collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams, and technical experts to deliver impactful Workday solutions. The role requires strong knowledge of Workday best practices, innovation, and the ability to guide clients through evolving business needs. You will contribute to the growth of a Workday consulting practice while helping organizations improve employee experiences and operational efficiency. This is an opportunity for an experienced consultant to make a meaningful impact in a flexible, remote environment. ### Accountabilities: The Workday HCM Principal Consultant will provide expert consulting services across Workday HCM engagements, supporting clients through implementations, post-production optimization, and ongoing improvements. The role requires ownership of solution delivery, strong client relationships, and the ability to translate business requirements into effective Workday configurations and recommendations. - Deliver consulting services across multiple Workday client engagements with limited supervision. - Analyze client business requirements and provide guidance throughout solution design, configuration, prototyping, testing, and production deployment. - Support Workday HCM implementations, including Core HCM and additional modules such as Learning, Benefits, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Reporting, and People Experience. - Assist clients with post-go-live support, troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. - Support annual Workday business events, including talent cycles, performance reviews, merit processes, open enrollment, and compliance-related activities. - Partner with engagement leadership to communicate project progress, risks, changes, and delivery updates. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain alignment across client initiatives. - Maintain accurate project forecasting and operational reporting. - Support business development activities by serving as a Workday subject matter expert during sales presentations, demonstrations, and solution discussions. - Stay current on Workday releases, industry trends, and platform best practices to provide strategic recommendations. - Build trusted relationships with clients through strong communication, expertise, and exceptional service delivery. - Contribute to the continued development and innovation of the Workday consulting practice. ## Requirements: The ideal candidate brings extensive Workday HCM consulting experience, strong functional expertise, and proven success leading enterprise implementations. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work independently, manage complex priorities, and provide strategic guidance to clients. - Active Workday certifications with implementer access required for Workday HCM Core and at least one additional HCM module, including Learning, Benefits, Core Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Reporting, or People Experience. - Experience independently leading at least two Workday Phase 1 implementations and two Workday Phase X implementations. - Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Lead Workday HCM Consultant within a Workday partner environment. - Experience troubleshooting, configuring, and navigating Workday HCM solutions. - Experience supporting higher education p…