Human Resources Information System Consultant

Workday HRIS Consultant

Location: Hybrid (OH, PA, AL)| Type: 3-Month Contract-to-Hire | Pay Rate: $75 - $90/hr

Position Summary

We are seeking a senior Workday professional to design, configure, and optimize HR technology solutions across Workday and integrated applications. This techno-functional role partners with stakeholders at every level, including executive leadership, to deliver scalable, compliant, and risk-conscious solutions. It is a strong fit for experienced Workday analysts, consultants, leads, and architects who bring deep expertise in at least one specialized area and understand how changes ripple across end-to-end HR processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead solution design for complex HR technology initiatives, from requirements gathering through configuration, testing, and deployment
• Partner with business leaders to understand challenges, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions
• Configure and maintain Workday and related third-party applications
• Assess impacts across Workday modules, integrations, security, reporting, and downstream processes, and align stakeholders before changes are implemented
• Work closely with integration teams to ensure seamless data flow and system performance
• Present solutions and recommendations to audiences ranging from operational users to CIO-level stakeholders
• Prioritize work across projects, enhancements, and support activities
• Mentor junior team members and drive continuous improvement and best practices across HR technology platforms

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 3-5+ years of experience supporting and configuring Workday or similar enterprise HR systems
• Strong Core HCM knowledge plus expertise in at least one specialized area: Payroll, Absence Management, Time Tracking, Talent Acquisition/Recruiting, VNDLY, or Workforce Management
• Experience designing and implementing end-to-end HR technology solutions and identifying downstream impacts across integrated systems
• Strong stakeholder management, consulting, communication, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday add-on products such as VNDLY or HiredScore, or incentive compensation platforms such as Varicent
• Workday certification(s)
• Experience leading projects and mentoring technical team members
• Knowledge of HR system integrations, data management, reporting, and security frameworks

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