Workday Certified HCM/Talent Architect

Accenture • Milwaukee, NY

7h

About The Position

Accenture is seeking a Workday HCM/Talent Architect to join a team of advisory professionals focused on cloud-based data-reporting operations that integrate and optimize corporate finance, analytics, planning, and HR functions. The role architects Workday HCM solutions and leads client delivery, ensuring workstreams are cohesive and cross-functional impacts are considered. The position also provides opportunities to expand consulting, leadership, and advisory skills through Accenture’s Workday training and professional development resources. Travel may be required, varying from 0% to 100% based on business needs and client requirements.

The listed annual salary ranges vary by location: California $73,800–$218,800; Colorado and Connecticut $73,800–$189,000; District of Columbia $78,500–$201,300; Illinois $68,300–$189,000; Maine $62,800–$161,000; Maryland $73,800–$189,000; Massachusetts $73,800–$201,300; Minnesota $73,800–$189,000; New York $68,300–$218,800; New Jersey $78,500–$218,800; Ohio $68,300–$175,000; Virginia $68,300–$201,300; and Washington $80,200–$201,300. Compensation depends on factors including office location, role, skill set, and experience.

Requirements

• Workday Partner Certification.
• At least 3 years of consulting or client-side experience, most recently in a Lead or similar-level role.
• At least 3 years of HCM functional experience.
• At least 3 years of Workday implementation experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 12 years of work experience; alternatively, an Associate’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of equivalent work experience.
• U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• 6 years of Workday-related implementations.
• Knowledge of HR functions and processes.
• Experience with Education or Government Workday implementations.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams in identifying business requirements and carrying out functional design, process design, scenario design, flow mapping, prototyping, testing, training, and support-procedure definition.
• Architect the end-to-end Workday HCM solution, ensuring workstreams are cohesive and cross-functional impacts are considered and mitigated.
• Formulate planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting strategies.
• Architect statements of work and/or client proposals.
• Architect and manage vendor relationships.
• Lead workshops for client education.
• Manage resources and budgets on client projects.
• Serve as the escalation point for critical functional issue resolution.
• Provide subject matter expertise to support functional-solution decisions.
• Lead, mentor, counsel, and manage performance metrics of project staff.
• Conduct client working sessions to gather, understand, and analyze business requirements.
• Advise clients on industry standards and leading practices.
• Understand and apply Workday and Accenture methodologies.
• Provide the Delivery Lead with status updates and keep them apprised of overall project status.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships to achieve project objectives.
• Help clients take advantage of Workday best practices.
• Support innovation by creating new industry-leading methods and assets.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Workday training and professional development resources, including learning resources, interactive classroom courses, client simulations, and ongoing mentoring

What This Job Offers

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