HR Workday Transformation Consultant

Harbor

2h•Remote

About The Position

Harbor is seeking an experienced HR Workday Transformation Consultant to advise US clients on HR transformation and Workday. The consultant will help organizations plan, select and deliver lasting change across HR and payroll, from business case development and system selection through implementation oversight and post-go-live support. The role is central to the growth of Harbor’s rapidly expanding US HR and Payroll Transformation practice, which has a strong client base among professional services firms, particularly large law firms. This remote position may be worked from anywhere in the US, with preference for candidates in the Eastern Time Zone near a major metropolitan area. The consultant will lead client conversations, shape engagements and support business development while working independently and staying connected to colleagues across the US and UK. The work spans HR transformation advisory, Workday and system selection, engagement delivery, Workday training for HR teams, and practice growth.

Requirements

At least eight years' experience in HR transformation, HR technology or HR operations, ideally including consulting experience.
Hands-on involvement in at least two full Workday HCM implementations, as a client lead, program manager or advisory partner.
Sound knowledge of Workday HCM and how it fits with payroll, finance and other connected systems.
Experience running or supporting HCM system selection and systems integrator procurement.
Proven experience designing and delivering Workday training to HR teams, with confidence leading sessions for groups at all levels.
Good understanding of US HR and payroll practice, including multi-state payroll and benefits administration.
Confidence working with senior stakeholders and presenting to leadership teams.
Excellent written skills and the ability to produce clear, well-structured client reports.
Able to challenge suppliers and clients when needed, with independence and confidence.
Practical and focused on outcomes rather than theory.
Comfortable working independently in a growing market while staying closely connected to a team across the US and UK.
Curious, organized and able to manage several engagements at once.
Commercially aware, with a genuine interest in helping the practice grow.
Trustworthy with clients and collaborative with colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Experience in professional services firms, especially law firms, and understanding of how partner and fee-earner roles differ from standard employee models.
Workday certification in HCM, Payroll, Compensation or Recruiting.
Knowledge of Workday Payroll or third-party payroll providers such as ADP.
Experience of global or cross-border programs, including work with UK or European teams.
Background in business development within a consulting firm.

Responsibilities

Lead discovery and current-state reviews of HR, payroll and people processes, and set out clear, costed options for change.
Build business cases for HR technology investment, including benefits, costs, risks and timelines.
Design target operating models for HR and HRIS teams, covering roles, governance, service delivery and support.
Advise senior stakeholders, including CHROs, COOs and CFOs, on transformation strategy and priorities.
Run HCM system selection exercises, including evaluation of Workday against Oracle, SAP SuccessFactors and other platforms.
Manage systems integrator procurement, including writing RFPs, setting scoring criteria, running supplier demonstrations and leading evaluation.
Review systems integrator proposals, statements of work and commercial terms, and help clients negotiate a fair deal.
Serve as the client's independent adviser during implementation, providing quality assurance, design review and challenge to the systems integrator.
Plan and manage engagements to time, budget and quality, with clear reporting to clients and internal leadership.
Support workstreams such as testing, data migration, change management, training and job architecture.
Produce client deliverables, including reports, presentations, evaluation packs and operating model designs.
Assess training needs across HR, payroll and people operations teams, and design role-appropriate training plans.
Deliver Workday training to HR teams in person and online, covering core HCM processes, reporting and day-to-day administration.
Create training materials, including user guides, quick reference cards, exercises and recorded walkthroughs.
Prepare HR teams to support themselves after go-live, including train-the-trainer sessions and handover to internal Workday support teams.
Provide refresher and update training as Workday releases new features twice a year.
Build and maintain relationships with HR, finance and operations leaders across the US market.
Identify opportunities within existing clients and help shape proposals and pricing.
Contribute to thought leadership, events, and the development of Harbor’s methods and tools.
Coach and support more junior consultants.