Guidehouse · 5 hours ago
Workday Federal - HCM and Compensation Solution Architect
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGuidehouse is a consulting firm specializing in SaaS, PaaS, and cloud solutions. They are seeking a Workday Federal - HCM and Compensation Solution Architect who will lead the implementation of Workday HCM solutions, manage a team, and ensure compliance with industry standards while advising clients on best practices.
AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
As part of our Workday Practice, you’ll be a member of our fast-growing and energized team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology
From initial assessments to entire transformations, you’ll deliver Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions equipping organizations with the information they need to make better business decisions
As a Workday HCM Solution Architect at Guidehouse, you will be responsible for driving the Human Capital Management solution and scope for current and prospective clients, leading functional HCM team members with expertise in HCM configuration solutions, and guiding the client's Workday architecture to sustain touchpoints between HCM product areas and HCM to Financials
This leadership position will require people manager skills and ability to grow and develop the Workday HCM team at Guidehouse
As a Workday HCM Solution Architect your project assignments and development activities may include:
Participating and leading in all stages of the GH+ Workday Methodology for implementing Workday HCM, and Compensation performing the following on client engagements:
Gathering, documenting, and identifying variances in industry leading practices for client business requirements
Configuring Workday to meet requirements
Documenting solutions for the client to reference in the future
Supporting the client and data conversion teams in converting legacy data into Workday
Supporting the integration teams in helping to configure and test integrations between Workday and third party/custom solutions
Assisting the client in testing the Workday solution
Transferring Workday system knowledge to the client to enable self-sufficiency and sustainability
Communicating regularly with the project manager regarding forecasting hours, time reporting, projects risks, and mitigations
Working with Workday Delivery Assurance to ensure compliance with checkpoints
Advising clients on industry standards and leading practices
Recognizing business process inefficiencies and providing recommendations for improvements
Leading junior consultants and ensuring work quality
While delivering on client projects, the Workday HCM and Compensation Architect will take an active role in growing the capabilities of the Guidehouse Workday practice by leading the following:
Growing your knowledge and skills as a subject matter expert in the HCM and Compensation pillar of the Workday
Providing guidance, instruction, and coaching to your peers who are new to Workday consulting
Participating in proposal responses and business development activities to grow the Guidehouse Workday Practice
Managing two or more resources of experienced consultants that include junior and experienced consultants
Creating workforce and staffing plans for specific job area
Sets employee performance objectives, conducts performance reviews, makes recommendations on pay actions and other personnel actions
Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion, coordinates work activities with other supervisors or managers
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship (no dual citizenship) and must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse
A Bachelor's degree with a MINIMUM of SEVEN (7) years of consulting or industry experience delivering ERP solutions; OR a Master's degree with a MINIMUM of FIVE (5) years of consulting or industry experience delivering ERP solutions. Years of experience can be substituted for a degree, such as NO degree with a MINIMUM of ELEVEN (11) years of consulting or industry experience delivering ERP solutions
Current holder of the following Workday Certifications: Core HCM, Core Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, Scheduling, Absence Management, Recruiting, Talent/Performance, Learning, People Experience, etc
Experience with the execution of at least 7 Workday implementations
Deep knowledge of the touchpoints between Workday Core HCM and other HCM product areas, such as: Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, Scheduling, Absence Management, Recruiting, Talent/Performance, Learning, People Experience
Prior managerial experience in leading and supporting a remote workforce
Ability to travel up to 50% to support client implementations
Preferred
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, focused on Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Strong written and oral communication skills (RFP responses, white papers, etc.) and presentation skills such as Workday demonstrations and client presentations
Previous consulting experience with a consulting/software company
Previous experience with the operations and culture of government organizations
Experience working in Federal Government Human Capital Management (HCM) environments with an understanding of the issues facing agencies today
Experience implementing Human Capital Management systems
Experience implementing Workday, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, UKG, ADP, or similar applications
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
Company
Guidehouse
Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
Mission Daybreak
2023-11-06Acquired
2023-02-16Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Scott McIntyre
Chairman and CEO
Alicia Harkness
Partner
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