Principal Workday HCM and Security Consultant

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Workday HCM and Security Consultant in the United States.

This role is a senior client-facing consulting position focused on delivering high-impact Workday solutions across HCM and Security domains. You will act as a trusted advisor to multiple clients, guiding them through complex configurations, optimizations, and post-go-live support. The position combines deep technical expertise with strategic problem-solving, particularly around security architecture, reporting, and HCM module optimization. You will play a key role in ensuring clients maximize the value of their Workday investment while improving system performance and user experience. Operating in a collaborative consulting environment, you will partner with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver scalable, best-practice solutions. This role is ideal for a hands-on expert who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys mentoring others while driving measurable client success.

Accountabilities:

• Lead end-to-end Workday HCM and Security consulting engagements, acting as a subject matter expert across multiple client environments and guiding solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment support.
• Troubleshoot and optimize Workday Security frameworks while ensuring robust access controls, compliance, and system integrity across HCM and related modules.
• Design and build advanced Workday reports and support clients in leveraging data for operational and strategic decision-making.
• Partner with engagement managers, sales teams, and technical stakeholders to align delivery, support solutioning, and contribute to pre-sales activities such as demos and proposals.
• Support clients through critical business cycles such as annual compensation, benefits, performance, and recruiting events.
• Stay current on Workday releases, industry trends, and best practices to continuously improve delivery quality and advisory impact.
• Foster strong client relationships through consistent communication, proactive support, and high-quality service delivery.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience as a lead Workday consultant focused on HCM and Security within a partner or implementation environment.
• Active Workday partner certifications in HCM Core and at least one additional module (Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Talent, Learning, Reporting, or Data Conversion).
• Proven experience configuring and troubleshooting Workday Security and building complex custom reports.
• Strong understanding of HCM processes, enterprise system architecture, and Workday best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements, priorities, and deadlines in fast-paced consulting environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear business recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in cross-functional and client-facing teams.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and certifications
• Remote flexibility across the United States, Canada, and Mexico
• Opportunities for continuous learning, certification maintenance, and professional development
• Exposure to diverse enterprise clients and complex transformation projects
• Collaborative, people-first consulting culture with strong team support
• Career growth opportunities within enterprise application and cloud consulting practices
• Sponsorship transfer eligibility (where applicable).

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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