HCM Lead

PARA Consulting

52d

About The Position

About the Role PARA Consulting is seeking an experienced HCM Lead / Senior Consultant to join our implementation team. You will be responsible for leading multiple HCM client projects, ensuring successful configurations, driving UAT testing, and overseeing documentation and compliance (SOC/SOX). This role combines functional consulting, stakeholder management, and team leadership. You will partner closely with our technical and project management teams while serving as the primary functional expert for the client.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, IT, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years managing a team (lead, supervisor, or similar).
• 5+ years of experience in HCM consulting or HR systems implementation. (Rippling, Workday, Netsuite, Suite people, ADP, UKG or similar).
• Experience creating documentation and UAT test scripts.
• Proven knowledge of SOC/SOX compliance or internal control frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret business needs and convert them into system configurations.
• Ability to analyze end-to-end business processes and design optimized HCM workflows within the system.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant HCM certifications (e.g., Workday HCM certification, Rippling certification).
• Experience in multi-country / global HCM implementations.
• Deep knowledge of compliance requirements across regions (GDPR, SOX, labor laws).
• Familiarity with payroll processing and tax requirements.
• Understanding of benefits administration and open enrollment workflows.
• Knowledge of HR data migration and system integration best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead HCM implementations from discovery to go-live.
• Create and manage functional documentation, workflows, and UAT test scripts.
• Ensure compliance with SOC/SOX and client facing audit controls.
• Facilitate client workshops and business requirement gathering.
• Manage overall project success metrics and proactively escalate risks.
• Mentor and guide consultants to support their growth and development.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to align business and system requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level