Workday Core HCM Functional Lead

Immediate need for a talented Workday Core HCM Functional Lead. This is a 15+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Atlanta, GA (Remote). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:25-80166

Pay Range: $85 - $88/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of the Workday Core HCM module
• Serve as the primary functional lead for the Workday Core HCM module, including foundational elements such as organizations, supervisory structures, job profiles, positions, locations, and worker data.
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on Workday capabilities, best practices, and configuration options.
• Lead discovery sessions and requirements gathering for new or enhanced HCM processes
• Translate business requirements into scalable and efficient Workday configurations.
• Configure business processes (e.g., hire, termination, transfer, job changes) and maintain condition rules and validations.
• Maintain organizational structures, supervisory organizations, roles, and security groups.
• Partner with technical and functional teams to ensure seamless integrations with payroll, benefits, recruiting, time tracking, and other systems.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and propose strategic Workday solutions.
• Develop functional test cases and perform end-to-end system testing, including regression and UAT support.
• Ensure data integrity and validate configurations in accordance with HR policies and compliance requirements.
• Provide training, documentation, and change management support for system users.
• Support organizational change initiatives related to HCM system enhancements.
• Monitor Workday releases and manage the adoption of new features within the Core HCM domain.
• Troubleshoot system issues and respond to service tickets in collaboration with HRIS and IT teams.
• Maintain data governance and enforce security protocols and audit controls.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Skills-5+ years of experience working with Workday HCM, including at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Proven experience with Workday Core HCM implementations and/or post-production support.
• In-depth knowledge of Core HCM components: supervisory orgs, positions, job profiles, worker lifecycle, and security.
• Workday certification in HCM preferred (Workday Pro or Partner Certified).
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Experience using Rally Agile tool
• Expertise and skills configuring supporting Workday Performance, Workday Security, or Workday Benefits experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and process mapping capabilities
• Comfortable with change management and training delivery
• Strong understanding of HR business processes and systems
• Attention to detail with an ability to manage complex configurations
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Proficient in stakeholder management and communication
• Familiarity with data privacy, security, and compliance (e.g., GDPR, SOX)

Our client is a leading Banking Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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