HCM and Compensation Implementation Consultant

Guidehouse

Workday Federal Consultant focusing on HCM and Compensation implementations. Collaborating with clients to lead system implementations and configurations for optimal results.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,000 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As part of our Workday Practice, you’ll be a member of an energized team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology.
You will specifically focus in the areas of Human Capital Management and Compensation, with knowledge and/or certifications in Workday Core HCM and Compensation functional areas.
Leading clients through all phases of their system implementation as the Workday HCM functional expert – including business process discovery, design, configuration, and testing phases.
Coaching client during business process design, offering options, risks, and downstream impacts related to decisions.
Configuring the Workday system per client business requirements and Workday standards.
Timely and accurate delivery of project deliverables and documentation.
Collaborating on client integration design, configuration, and testing.
Collaborating on client data migrations.
Coaching clients in Workday project approach and act as a role model in project tasks, such as testing, data validation, issue management, and communication with project leadership.
Proactively communicating project risks and issues to project leadership.
Responsible for your individual professional growth and sharing knowledge with Guidehouse peers to ensure quality and professional growth thrives throughout the Workday practice.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding
Bachelors degree with a MINIMUM of THREE (3) years of consulting or industry experience delivering ERP solutions; OR a Masters degree with a MINIMUM of ONE (1) 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 SEVEN (7) years of consulting or industry experience delivering ERP solutions
Must have hands-on Workday configuration experience
Experience implementing Human Capital Management, Compensation Management and Advanced Compensation
Current holder of the following Workday Certifications: HCM Core, Core Compensation, and/or Advanced Compensation
Prior Experience as a functional consultant or subject matter expert in Human Capital Management business processes, regulations, and reporting requirements
Knowledge of SDLC and/or project methodology
Ability to travel up to 50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Workday configurationHuman Capital ManagementCompensation ManagementAdvanced Compensationbusiness process designdata validationissue managementproject deliverablessystem implementationERP solutions

Soft Skills

coachingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingrisk managementleadershipprofessional growthclient engagementadaptabilitymentoring

Certifications

Workday HCM CoreWorkday Core CompensationWorkday Advanced Compensation