Workday HCM and Benefits Solution Architect

Guidehouse • Atlanta, GA

6d • $135,000 - $225,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. As an HCM and Benefits Solution Architect, you will: Be a hands-on Lead to the HCM and Benefits Workstream consultants, on assigned projects, helping to streamline client process; Participate in and Lead (when necessary) Design Sessions, configure creative solutions, and mentor other consultants; Responsibilities include documentation, advanced configuration, SOW review and adherence, go-live support, and post-production (hypercare) support; An escalation point both internally and to customers; Assist in the sales process, such as responding to RFPs, acting as a subject matter expert on requirement responses, attending sales orals; Directly manage (as their people manager) consultants within our Workday Practice; Participate in an innovative, teaming culture for the HCM team to enable constant innovation; Strong ability to team with leadership, consultant and customer to communicate challenges and improvements to project processes; Demonstrate consultative and leader skills; Have a passion for high customer satisfaction levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a MINIMUM of SIX (6) years of relevant experience using Workday HCM, and/or Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Learning, PEX, Talent, Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence; OR a Master's degree with FOUR (4) years of relevant experience using Workday HCM, and/or Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Learning, PEX, Talent, Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence. Years of experience can be substituted for a formal degree, such as NO degree with a MINIMUM of TEN (10) years of relevant experience using Workday HCM, and/or Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Learning, PEX, Talent, Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence
• Engaged in at least 5 full Workday HCM, and/or Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Learning, PEX, Talent, Payroll, Absence, Tracking, Scheduling implementations
• Current holder of one of the following Workday Certifications: Human Capital Management (HCM), Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Absence, Tracking, Scheduling, etc
• Up to 50% travel balanced with a work from home and/or Guidehouse office location. Consultants may provide on-site support for key milestones as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the execution of projects within a structured methodology
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, focused on Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Strong written and oral communication skills (RFP responses, white papers, etc.) and presentation skills such as Workday demonstrations and client presentations
• Implementations involving deploying within a state or local government is preferred
• Experience working in HR Department environments with an understanding of the issues facing organizations today
• Experience in an ERP Software Sales cycle (RFx responses, orals presentations, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Be a hands-on Lead to the HCM and Benefits Workstream consultants, on assigned projects, helping to streamline client process
• Participate in and Lead (when necessary) Design Sessions, configure creative solutions, and mentor other consultants
• Responsibilities include documentation, advanced configuration, SOW review and adherence, go-live support, and post-production (hypercare) support
• An escalation point both internally and to customers
• Assist in the sales process, such as responding to RFPs, acting as a subject matter expert on requirement responses, attending sales orals
• Directly manage (as their people manager) consultants within our Workday Practice
• Participate in an innovative, teaming culture for the HCM team to enable constant innovation
• Strong ability to team with leadership, consultant and customer to communicate challenges and improvements to project processes
• Demonstrate consultative and leader skills
• Have a passion for high customer satisfaction levels

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

What This Job Offers

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