Workday Managing Consultant - Atlanta, United States - Alight

Description

**Our story**

At Alight, we believe a companys success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to Be Alight.

**Our Values:**

**Champion People** be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

**Grow with purpose ** Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

**Be Alight ** act with integrity, be real and empower others.

Its why were so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our teams expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

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**Job Summary**

Manages project resources responsible for ensuring timely and quality execution of client deliverables and consulting with clients on Workday projects. Develops solutions to complex problems/projects across multiple domains and/or clients and leads large enterprise projects (CDS). Participates in client sales meetings as Subject Matter Expert/Advisor. Actively develops less experienced colleagues and leads internal initiatives to improve domain.

**Key Responsibilities:**

+ Responsible for leading one or more areas of a large project and/or multiple concurrent projects potentially over longer periods of duration.

+ Responsible for managing all stages of the project for the client, from planning and design phases through testing and deployment.

+ Responsible for coordinating the work of others, regardless of people management responsibilities. Managing project FTE, scope, risk, budget, quality, and timeline.

+ Motivates colleagues to think outside of the box and bring ideas to fruition.

+ Understands agendas and others perspectives, recognizing and effectively balancing the interests and needs of one's own group with those of the broader organization.

+ Develops processes and methodology within and across HCM/FINs.

+ Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and champions project methodology and Alight best practices.

+ Provides a proactive interface between the external clients and the internal staff to ensure effective coordination and delivery of Workday projects.

+ Able to consult to dependencies and integration aspects across and within Workday.

+ Champions a Workday product area within and outside of the team.

+ Responsible for client delivery and project satisfaction related to domain area.

+ Integrates with other areas across Alight and functions to provide a complete solution.

+ Significantly contributes to the practice area and business as a whole by providing leadership and direction to other team members: suggests improvements, provides training and mentoring to colleagues, and supports knowledge management.

+ Utilizes industry and consulting experience to define and lead internal initiatives that will actively contribute to the operational success of the organization.

+ Visibility as an expert within the Workday ecosystem product groups/chats.

+ Participates in client sales meetings, assisting with collateral creation where needed.

+ Creates work estimates and solutions for small to large bodies of work.

**Additional business area specific duties and responsibilities:**

+ For CDS, leads Large Enterprise implementations and participates in client sales meetings as Subject Matter Expert/Advisor.

**Knowledge, Education, Certification, Skills & Technical Proficiencies**

+ Bachelors Degree or equivalent in technical, business, or financial discipline

+ Certified in Workday HCM and Recruiting. Additional Workday certifications may be required

+ Recognizes and tackles difficult conversations proactively. Strong soft skills that facilitate resolution and win-win approach

+ Strong communication skills including the ability to synthesize information into clear, concise messages

+ Proven consultative skills to guide client and internal discussions to agreement of solutions in a timely manner

+ Experience implementing complex, practical business solutions under multiple deadlines

+ Ability to be effectively and actively engage on multiple, concurrent projects

+ Able to prioritize and organize increasingly complex work to ensure overall timeliness and quality standards

+ Proven experience working creatively and analytically in a dynamic environment

+ Demonstrated advanced experience with Excel and PowerPoint

+ Exhibits problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting issues and escalates as appropriate

+ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including clear articulation of complex messages and requirements

+ Demonstrated commitment and achievement to delivery excellence and client satisfaction

+ Proven experience demonstrating initiative and curiosity to build skills in other areas by leveraging available trainings and Workday documentation

+ 7-8 years relevant work experience required; 2+ years Workday specific experience

+ Previous consulting experience either as an internal consultant or with a consulting/software organization in another ERP application (e.g. PeopleSoft)

+ Experience defining global HR business and systems strategy, developing system requirements and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines

+ Deep knowledge of specific domain(s). Preferred areas include: Single domain: Core HCM/Comp, Payroll, Recruiting, Data Conversion, Integrations, Reporting. Pair domains: Any two or more of the following: Core/Advanced Comp, Talent, Time Tracking, Absence, Learning, Benefits. Multi-domains (pillars): Financials-Accounting, Financials-Revenue, Financials-Spend

+ Up to 50% travel required

+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard Regular, predictable attendance is required Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.

**Flexible Working**

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs 5 years in a row.

**Benefits**

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because its important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alights employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

**Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

**Diversity Policy Statement**

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

**Authorization to work in the Employing Country**

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

#LIRemote

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum :

112,700 USD

Maximum :

178,900 USD

Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidates experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit:

**DISCLAIMER:**

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.

**About Alight Solutions**

Alight is a leading cloud-based human capital technology and services provider that powers confident health, wealth and wellbeing decisions for 36 million people and dependents. Our Alight Worklife platform combines data and analytics with a simple, seamless user experience. Supported by our global delivery capabilities, Alight Worklife is transforming the employee experience for people around the world. With personalized, data-driven health, wealth, pay and wellbeing insights, Alight brings people the security of better outcomes and peace of mind throughout lifes big moments and most important decisions. Learn how Alight unlocks growth for organizations of all sizes at .

**Our values are the essence of who we are:**

**Champion people.** We are empathetic and have created a place where everyone belongs. And we win together.

**Grow with purpose.** We are inspired by our higher calling. We fail forward and choose progress over perfection. We are brave, show grit and grow our whole selves.

**Be Alight.** We are a beacon that empowers others. We act with integrity and are real. And we find ways to add joy.

**Our Colleague Experience**

At Alight Solutions, we are reimaging how people and organizations thrive. To deliver on this purpose, we do things differently. From company leaders to our newest colleagues, we all play a role in bringing our values to life. Every colleague shapes how Alight can become better, stronger and brighter together. With technology as our catalyst and humanity at our core, we advance each day toward a better future in work and life.

We understand the powerful human connections that create success for organizations. We bring an industry leader's expertise and a true partner's commitment to our benefits and administration solutions around health, wealth, HR, finance and consumer experience.

Are you interested in helping us shape the future of work and life for organizations, people and their families? If so, you've come to the right place.

Help us reimagine how people and organizations thrive

Our story starts with a simple, universal truth: Every business is a people business. We are Alight Solutions. Reimagining how people and organizations thrive.

@AlightSolutions