Workday Recruiting

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Cognizant Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Description

The Principal Consultant will "bridge the gap" between the business and technical teams by solving complex Workday intersystem problems. They will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday HCM implementation.  

Key Responsibilities:  

·Become a Workday Recruiting and Talent product expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation.  

·Leverage your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client's requirements, budget, and timeframe; with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified.  

·Guide the customer through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of the customer's unique business requirements at all stages of the project.  

·Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday HCM solution.  

·Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, your project team and your Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project.  

·Work alongside the integration team to configure and test integrations between the Workday solution and the client's selected payroll and benefits providers.  

·Willingness to take a leadership position on a project, or as a Collaborative or Workday Product Partner Lead and/or DA Reviewer.  

·Display your hands-on expertise of the software, including iLoading customer data, moving configuration from tenant to tenant, and configuring business processes and security.  

·Utilize your technical aptitude to convert and map data sources into data conversion templates via iLoads.  

  

Skills & Requirements:  

·Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Human Resources Management, HRIS or related field required;   

. Certification in Workday HCM, Workday Recruiting or Workday Talent.

· 2+ years of Workday implementation experiences, highly desired.  

·2-5 years Human Resources, Payroll, or financial software experience, required.  

·2-5 years implementing functional solutions with ERP or SaaS software, highly desired.  

·Experience gathering business requirements, designing and prototyping, testing and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines.  

·Demonstrated functional experience in Human Resources, Payroll, or Financials Management.  

·Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations.  

·Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint programs.  

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Why choose Cognizant:

  • Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas
  • Opportunity to do great work
  • Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit
  • Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement
  • Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
  • An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs

Cognizant Core Values:

  • Work as One: We think beyond roles, relying on each other's strengths to win as a team.
  • Raise the Bar: We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver.
  • Dare to Innovate: We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what's possible.
  • Do the Right Thing: We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice.
  • Own It: We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.

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