Workday HCM Consultant

Job Description

Location : Waterloo (Hybrid)

Experience Required : 5+ Years ERP | 3+ Years Workday Preferred

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Workday HCM Consultant to lead functional design, configuration, and optimization of Core HCM modules. The ideal candidate will drive clarity in ambiguous requirements, deliver scalable solutions, and partner closely with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Leadership

Lead functional design, configuration, and management of Core HCM modules including :

Benefits

Talent

Payroll

Compensation / Advanced Compensation

Absence

Time Entry

Learning

Translate ambiguous business requirements into well-defined, scalable solutions.

Deliver system enhancements aligned with enterprise objectives.

Support system upgrades, product releases, and troubleshooting efforts.

Engage stakeholders across HR, IT, and business functions.

Operational Excellence

Optimize business processes while balancing configuration scope and resource constraints.

Create functional solution documentation and user job aids.

Measure and continuously improve process effectiveness and user experience.

Promote module adoption through impactful training sessions.

Stay current with Workday best practices and emerging features.

Governance & Security

Ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements :

FLSA (time tracking, overtime, payroll compliance)

IRS Payroll Tax Compliance (PECI integrations, tax withholding rules)

Global Payroll compliance (e.g., HMRC UK, GST / VAT, Canada Revenue Agency)

Wage Theft Prevention & Local Labor Laws

HIPAA (benefits / healthcare data protection)

GDPR (EU data privacy compliance)

SOX controls & Workday role-based security (domains, business process policies, segregation of duties)

Handle sensitive employee data responsibly.

Team & Leadership Contribution

Participate in hiring and mentoring team members.

Provide assessments of other Workday resources.

Foster a high-performing team environment that thrives independently.

Balance short-term deliverables with long-term strategic goals.

Drive excellence and continuous improvement across the team.

Required Experience

5+ years of ERP platform experience with successful enterprise-level implementations.

3+ years of hands-on Workday experience preferred.

Experience with other ERP platforms is a plus, such as :

PeopleSoft

Lawson

SAP

Workday Pro or Workday Partner Certification (preferred).

Extensive experience in at least 3 Core HCM modules.

Strong understanding of business process optimization and operational support.

Experience with Agile methodologies and SDLC tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).

Key Competencies

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Exceptional judgment in balancing business priorities.

Ability to drive clarity in complex environments.

Leadership mindset with mentoring capability.

Deep knowledge of Workday security framework and compliance controls.

Requirements

Experience (Years) : 8-10