Workday HCM Optimization Consultant
Apply Job ID 30465 Date posted 07/08/2025Job Family:
Technology Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
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 Consultant at Guidehouse, you will:
Participate in the Optimization program for the Workday Practice. This includes activities related to production support, planned assessments, and Phase X deployments
Assist with 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
Participate in optimization sessions, capture client requirements, build/configure creative solutions and work with other Workday consultants
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assist the team in capturing client requirements and documenting design documents
Participate in the design, build, and support testing of Workday modules
Actively communicate with other team members on cross functional items
Assist in the communication of the functional challenges and solutions to internal and client teams
Participate 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 ONE (1) year 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 THREE (3) years of experience using Workday HCM or other ERPs in an HCM capacity
A MINIMUM of ONE (1) year of work experience with Workday
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
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.
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