Workday Recruiting & Talent Principal Consultant

The Principal Consultant will “bridge the gap” between the business and technical teams by solving complex Workday intersystem problems. They will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday HCM implementation. Key Responsibilities Become a Workday Recruiting and Talent product expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation. Leverage your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client’s requirements, budget, and timeframe; with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified. Guide the customer through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of the customer’s unique business requirements at all stages of the project. Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday HCM solution. Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, your project team and your Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project. Work alongside the integration team to configure and test integrations between the Workday solution and the client’s selected payroll and benefits providers. Willingness to take a leadership position on a project, or as a Collaborative or Workday Product Partner Lead and/or DA Reviewer. Display your hands‑on expertise of the software, including loading customer data, moving configuration from tenant to tenant, and configuring business processes and security. Utilize your technical aptitude to convert and map data sources into data conversion templates via iLoads. Skills & Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Human Resources Management, HRIS or related field required. Certification in Workday HCM, Workday Recruiting or Workday Talent. 2+ years of Workday implementation experience, highly desired. 2-5 years of Human Resources, Payroll, or financial software experience, required. 2-5 years implementing functional solutions with ERP or SaaS software, highly desired. Experience gathering business requirements, designing and prototyping, testing and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines. Our Commitment to Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information. Notice of E-Verify Participation. Right To Work poster. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. Cognizant EEO Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr