Workday HCM Architect – Director

Huron

Director level role in consulting at Huron focusing on Workday HCM solutions and enterprise technology transformation. Requires strong project management and team leadership skills with client engagement.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeChicago • Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

architect and implement goal-achieving enterprise technology solutions while delivering remarkable results that meet - but usually exceed - specified engagement objectives
provide client engagement delivery oversight, team leadership and program management
construct enduring relationships that benefit the firm in profound ways including selling additional project work into clients.
contribute more than 10+ years of experience and dedication to helping organizations solve their most complex challenges—and they consistently convert expertise and intuition into the growth of our clients and Huron alike.
instill passion and followership in clients, juniors and management.
lead teams, create solutions, and masterfully communicate on every level

Requirements

What you’ll need

8-10 years of experience in a consulting or advisory role focused on enterprise-scale platform implementations
Experience with estimating, implementation planning, functional application expertise, and project management
Excellent communication skills – oral and written – and the interpersonal skills needed to quickly establish relationships of trust and collaboration
End-to-end Workday HCM implementation experience including Core HCM, Benefits, Recruiting, Advance Compensation, Talent Management, Absence Management and US Payroll.
Prior management consulting experience in HR transformation
Prior experience implementing Workday with a Professional Services Firm.
Institutional strategic planning; Project financial management, client executive relationship management and; multiple cradle to grave implementation experience
Workday project experience with commercial clients preferred (Banking, Retail, Technology or non-profit, etc)
Ability to establish credibility in the eyes of senior-level, financially literate client executives on the basis of expertise, maturity, and professionalism
Proven thought leadership as indicated by speaking engagements and/or publications
Ability to manage multiple projects of different scale and duration
Ability to train and participate in the professional development of Huron staff in both project-management and technical dimensions

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k) plan with a generous employer match
employee stock purchase plan
generous Paid Time Off policy
paid parental leave and adoption assistance
Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year

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Hard Skills & Tools

enterprise technology solutionsproject managementWorkday HCM implementationCore HCMBenefitsRecruitingAdvanced CompensationTalent ManagementAbsence ManagementUS Payroll

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsteam leadershiprelationship buildingpassion instillationfollowershipcollaborationcredibility establishmentthought leadershipprofessional development