Principal Workday HCM and Security Consultant
Job Description
Team: IT
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Workday HCM and Security Consultant in the United States.
This role is a senior client-facing consulting position focused on delivering high-impact Workday solutions across HCM and Security domains. You will act as a trusted advisor to multiple clients, guiding them through complex configurations, optimizations, and post-go-live support. The position combines deep technical expertise with strategic problem-solving, particularly around security architecture, reporting, and HCM module optimization. You will play a key role in ensuring clients maximize the value of their Workday investment while improving system performance and user experience. Operating in a collaborative consulting environment, you will partner with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver scalable, best-practice solutions. This role is ideal for a hands-on expert who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys mentoring others while driving measurable client success.
Accountabilities:
- Lead end-to-end Workday HCM and Security consulting engagements, acting as a subject matter expert across multiple client environments and guiding solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment support.
- Troubleshoot and optimize Workday Security frameworks while ensuring robust access controls, compliance, and system integrity across HCM and related modules.
- Design and build advanced Workday reports and support clients in leveraging data for operational and strategic decision-making.
- Partner with engagement managers, sales teams, and technical stakeholders to align delivery, support solutioning, and contribute to pre-sales activities such as demos and proposals.
- Support clients through critical business cycles such as annual compensation, benefits, performance, and recruiting events.
- Stay current on Workday releases, industry trends, and best practices to continuously improve delivery quality and advisory impact.
- Foster strong client relationships through consistent communication, proactive support, and high-quality service delivery.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience as a lead Workday consultant focused on HCM and Security within a partner or implementation environment.
- Active Workday partner certifications in HCM Core and at least one additional module (Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Talent, Learning, Reporting, or Data Conversion).
- Proven experience configuring and troubleshooting Workday Security and building complex custom reports.
- Strong understanding of HCM processes, enterprise system architecture, and Workday best practices.
- Ability to manage multiple client engagements, priorities, and deadlines in fast-paced consulting environments.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear business recommendations.
- Strong problem-solving mindset, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in cross-functional and client-facing teams.
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and certifications
- Remote flexibility across the United States, Canada, and Mexico
- Opportunities for continuous learning, certification maintenance, and professional development
- Exposure to diverse enterprise clients and complex transformation projects
- Collaborative, people-first consulting culture with strong team support
- Career growth opportunities within enterprise application and cloud consulting practices
- Sponsorship transfer eligibility (where applicable).
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06/02/2026
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