Workday Benefits Consultant

Kognitiv Inc•Newton, MA

35d

About The Position

At Kognitiv Inc., we're redefining what it means to be a Workday partner. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the ecosystem, we bring deep expertise, innovative thinking, and a people-first mindset to everything we do. We're not just building better Workday solutions-we're building a company where talented people thrive. Ready to do your best work? Join us. We're looking for experienced Workday Consultants and Architects to partner with our global clients, ensuring they maximize their Workday investment. If you thrive on solving high-complexity problems, mentoring others, and delivering flawless customer service, we want you to Act Like an Owner on our team. This role is for a self-starter who can confidently lead projects from design through deployment across multiple, concurrent clients. You'll be the trusted expert responsible for turning client requirements into best-in-class Workday solutions.

Requirements

Experience: 3+ years leading Workday implementations, supporting Workday Post-Production/AMS Services, or as a sophisticated Workday client.
Expertise: Deep knowledge of Workday HCM SKUs.
Leadership: Proven ability to manage conflicting demands, prioritize without supervision, and lead full-lifecycle projects (scoping, design, go-live).
Consultative Skills: Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and proven ability to influence stakeholders, guiding internal and client discussions toward timely solution agreement.
Technical Acumen: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.
Environment: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to frequent change.
Travel: Willingness to meet minimal travel requirements (<5% annually).

Responsibilities

Implementation & Configuration: Design, configure, test, and deploy Workday solutions for global customers, adapting flexibly to their evolving needs across various module(s).
Strategic Consulting: Conduct detailed working sessions to gather and analyze business requirements. You'll assess needs, propose alternative solutions, and advise clients on Workday best practices and process improvements.
Project Leadership: Lead medium to high-complexity projects (like acquisitions or Phase X rollouts) through the full lifecycle, managing scope, quality, and timelines.
Delivery Excellence: Drive high client satisfaction by building strong relationships and consistently delivering impeccable service, meeting key performance indicators.
Mentorship & Knowledge: Act as a mentor, coach, and reviewer for less experienced team members. You'll contribute actively to our knowledge repository, sharing best practices and innovative deployment approaches.
Deep Troubleshooting: Perform root cause analysis on client issues and implement effective, well-researched corrective measures.

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