Workday HCM Functional Lead Specialist

Join Accenture

We are a leading global professional services company seeking a Workday Functional Lead to enhance our team dedicated to cloud-based data-reporting operations. As part of our distinguished team of more than 2,000 Workday-certified professionals, you will play a pivotal role in integrating and optimizing essential corporate functions such as finance, analytics, planning, and HR.

What You'll Gain

Help HR and Finance leaders define and implement their strategies while providing them with the adaptability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment. Benefit from our comprehensive Transformation Powered by Workday Training program, allowing you to elevate your consulting skills. This is an opportunity to advance your career by mastering complex projects and enhancing your leadership and advisory abilities with a top-tier team.

Your Responsibilities

Manage team efforts to identify business requirements, functional and process design (including scenario design and flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, and support procedures.

Formulate strategies for planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Create and manage statements of work and client proposals.

Develop and maintain vendor relationships.

Lead workshops for client education.

Oversee resources and budget on client projects.

Act as the escalation point for critical functional issues.

Provide subject matter expertise to assist in decision-making regarding functional solutions.

Mentor, counsel, and manage performance metrics for project staff.

Conduct sessions with clients to gather and analyze business requirements.

Architect the complete HCM Workday solution ensuring cohesion across work streams and mitigation of cross-functional impacts.

Advise clients on industry standards and best practices.

Implement Workday and Accenture methodologies effectively.

Keep the Delivery Lead updated on project status and overall progress.

Demonstrate strong client and stakeholder management to achieve project objectives.

Ensure optimal utilization of Workday’s best practices for clients.

Support innovation by creating leading methods and assets.

Why Join the Accenture Workday Team?

Be at the forefront of innovation; design and deliver cutting-edge Workday solutions that transform client opportunities.

Collaborate with industry leaders; join a recognized global cloud leader with a solid track record in driving transformational projects.

Embrace continuous learning; enhance your Workday, consultative, and delivery skills through comprehensive training and mentorship.

Success Traits

Your unique qualities are what make you successful at Accenture. We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Key characteristics for success include:

A passion for technology and a proactive mindset.

Strong leadership and communication skills.

A drive for challenges and a commitment to improvement.

Creative problem-solving abilities and flexibility in navigating uncertainties.

A focus on future-oriented, inclusive, and sustainable solutions.

Travel may be required, ranging from 0 to 100%, depending on client needs.

Qualifications

Workday Partner Certification.

Minimum of 3 years of consulting or client-side experience, ideally in a Lead or similar role.

At least 3 years of HCM functional experience.

Minimum of 3 years of Workday implementation experience.

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification (minimum 12 years of work experience; if an Associate's degree, a minimum of 6 years of work experience is required).

Preferred Qualifications

6 years of relevant Workday implementation experience.

Knowledge of HR functions and processes.

Experience with Workday implementations in the Education or Government sectors.

Compensation varies based on factors such as location, role, skills, and experience. Check our website for further information on benefits.

This is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.