Workday Benefits and Absence Consultant
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job Family
SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting
Travel Required
Up to 50%
Clearance Required
None
What You Will Do
As part of our Workday Practice, you’ll be a member of an energized team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology. From initial assessments to entire transformations, you’ll deliver Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions equipping organizations with the information they need to make better business decisions. You will specifically focus in the areas of Benefits and Absence, with knowledge of Workday Core HCM, as well as subject matter expertise within those topic areas.
Job Description
Support the Guidehouse Lead and client team during business process discovery, design, configuration, and testing phasesLead status meetings and follow-up discovery and design sessions as assignedCoach client during business process design, offering options, risks, and downstream impacts related to decisionsConfigure the Workday system per client business requirements and Workday standardsTimely and accurate delivery of project deliverables and documentationCollaborate on client integration design, configuration, and testingCollaborate on client data migrationsAlignment and collaboration with project leadership – proactively communicating project risks and issuesAlignment and collaboration with project team membersGuidehouse team enrichment and collaboration – responsible for individual professional growth and sharing knowledge with Guidehouse peers to ensure quality and professional growth thrives throughout the Workday practice
What You Will Need
Prior Experience as a functional consultant or subject matter expert in Human Capital Management business processes, regulations, and reporting requirementsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMinimum 3 years of experience
What Would Be Nice To Have
1-2 years of experience as a functional consultant in full cycle ERP implementations for Human Capital ManagementWorkday HCM, Benefits, and Absence CertificationsPrior Experience as a functional consultant or subject matter expert in Human Capital Management business processes, regulations, and reporting requirementsBachelor's degree or equivalent experienceAdvanced Microsoft Excel Skills, Visio, and PowerPointBusiness Process Discovery and Documentation experience
The annual salary range for this position is $63,200.00-$113,800.00. 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.
The annual salary range for this position is $109,100.00-$163,700.00. 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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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 RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
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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