HCM Director

Armanino

Workday Lead Consultant implementing HCM solutions at Armanino. Engage with clients to deliver customized Workday HCM solutions based on their needs.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeChicago • Colorado, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $197,700 - $269,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with clients to understand their business requirements and translate them into effective Workday HCM solutions.
Configure and implement Workday HCM modules, including Core HR, Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Talent, Absence, and Time Tracking based on client needs.
Lead workshops and gather business requirements, process flows, and system design documentation.
Conduct fit-gap analysis to identify areas of customization and develop solutions to address client-specific requirements.
Advise clients on best practices for Workday HCM implementation and provide recommendations for system optimization.
Design and build Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics to meet client reporting needs.
Support client and data conversion teams in converting legacy data into Workday.
Support integration teams in helping configure and test integrations between Workday and other systems.
Assist in defining testing strategies, creating test scripts, and conducting system testing.
Provide end-user training on Workday HCM functionality and assist with change management activities.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues during the implementation and post-implementation phases.
Stay updated on the latest Workday releases, features, and functionality, and share knowledge with the team.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, tools, and methodologies.
Assist in pre-sales activities, including participating in demos, proposals, and client presentations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Minimum of 8 years experience as a Workday consultant, with a focus on Workday HCM implementations.
Strong functional understanding of payroll processing and regulations.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integrations between human resources and other departments.
Workday HCM, report writing certification(s) demonstrating expertise in Workday Payroll functionality or ability to obtain and retain appropriate certifications.
Consulting background or experience working for a consulting firm or in a client-facing role.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex business processes and translate them into Workday solutions.
Knowledge of Workday security and role-based permissions.
Experience with data conversion and migration in Workday.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively manage client relationships.
Willingness to travel to client sites as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision
Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
Flexible work arrangements
401K with Profit Sharing
Wellness program
Generous parental leave
11 paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

Workday HCMCore HRCompensationBenefitsRecruitingTalentAbsenceTime Trackingreport writingdata conversion

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillspresentation skillscollaborationclient relationship managementchange managementworkshop facilitationteamworkadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeWorkday report writing certificationWorkday Payroll certification