Workday · 1 day ago
Healthcare - HCM and Compensation Principal Consultant
Workday is a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents. The Healthcare Principal Consultant will be responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of Workday’s HR solutions for healthcare customers, requiring expertise in HCM and Core Compensation product suites.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
You are an expert in understanding and implementing the HCM and Core Compensation product suites and mentor other consultants ramping into these product areas
Provide healthcare industry perspective for customer business requirements ensuring leading practices are maintained to reflect new industry requirements and trends
Understand Workday’s Implementation Methodology and use it on all engagements
Participate in regular training to expand product knowledge with each new Workday release
Attend and lead events to share experience and solutions with other consultants; acting as a mentor and coach
Communicate status to multiple Engagement Managers on different projects to keep them informed of overall project status, risks, and major decisions. Giving recommendations on impacts to overall project health
Share knowledge gained with the all other consultants and the wider partner ecosystem
Qualification
Required
7+ years of hands-on functional experience with HCM systems, with a specific focus on Core HCM and Compensation modules
7+ years consulting experience
Proven technical experience, from requirements gathering and solution design through to system building, data conversion, and testing
Significant experience working directly in or with the healthcare industry
Strong business consulting and strategic acumen, with a deep understanding of market trends and the competitive landscape
Proven ability to quickly learn new technology and develop comprehensive product knowledge
Excellent time management and organizational skills, enabling prioritization and managing of multiple initiatives
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor your style to diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability to influence and manage relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams
Strong mentorship and partnership skills, with a focus on encouraging a collaborative and positive environment
Comprehensive product knowledge, including a thorough understanding of product features, benefits, applications, and market positioning, is essential
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are a must, including active listening and the ability to tailor communication style to diverse audiences
Strong industry knowledge is essential, including staying abreast of current trends, competitive landscapes, and regulatory environments to contribute to strategic planning, risk management, and identifying new opportunities
Strong influencing skills, including persuasive communication and the ability to drive consensus and effectively collaborate with stakeholders
Exceptional relationship management skills are crucial, with a focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues to foster collaboration, loyalty, and a positive work environment
Proven mentorship skills, with the ability to foster individual growth and development through effective communication, constructive feedback, and goal setting, are highly valued
Proven ability to effectively gather and analyze requirements through various techniques, ensuring project clarity and alignment with stakeholder needs, is critical
Excellent task management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize, organize, and execute tasks effectively to enhance workflow and productivity, are essential
Exceptional teamwork skills, including collaboration, communication, and contributing to a positive and productive work environment, are vital
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize, organize, and effectively manage workload to meet deadlines and enhance productivity, are key to success in this role
Ability to travel up to 50% to customer sites
Preferred
Experience with Recruiting, Learning, and/or Talent modules is a significant plus
Strong solutions design skills, with the ability to analyze business challenges and develop effective solutions that leverage technology and optimize resources, are highly desired
Expertise in strategic business consulting, including market analysis, financial acumen, and strategic planning, to drive organizational growth and performance, is strongly desired
Benefits
Workday Bonus Plan
Annual refresh stock grants
Company
Workday
Workday provides SaaS-based enterprise solutions for a company's human resources and financial management activities.
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Funding
Current Stage
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$2.23BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.New Enterprise AssociatesGreylock
2025-09-16Post Ipo Equity· $2B
2012-10-12IPO
2011-10-24Series F· $85M
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