Workday Managing Consultant

Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.

With a team of more than 8,000 experts, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 30 years to 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.

It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team's 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, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

To learn more about us, pls visit Strada Global Page

Workday Managing Consultant (Advanced Comp/Talent certified)

Manages project resources responsible for ensuring timely and quality execution of clientdeliverables and consulting with clients on Workday projects. Develops solutions to complexproblems/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 lessexperienced 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 projectspotentially over longer periods of duration.
• Responsible for managing all stages of the project for the client, from planning and designphases 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 theinterests 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 Stradabest 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 Strada and functions to provide a complete solution.
• Significantly contributes to the practice area and business as a whole by providing leadershipand direction to other team members: suggests improvements, provides training and mentoringto colleagues, and supports knowledge management.
• Utilizes industry and consulting experience to define and lead internal initiatives that willactively 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 asSubject Matter Expert/Advisor.

Knowledge, Education, Certification, Skills & Technical Proficiencies

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in technical, business, or financial discipline
• Workday HCM, Advanced Compensation and/or Talent certified required. Additional Workday certifications may be required
• 5 to 7 years relevant work experience required; 2+ years' Workday specific experience
• Recognizes and tackles difficult conversations proactively. Strong soft skills that facilitateresolution and win-win approach
• Strong communication skills including the ability to synthesize information into clear, concisemessages
• Proven consultative skills to guide client and internal discussions to agreement of solutions ina 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 andquality 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
• Demonstrated commitment and achievement to delivery excellence and client satisfaction
• Proven experience demonstrating initiative and curiosity to build skills in other areas byleveraging available trainings and Workday documentation
• Up to 50% travel required
• This role does not support sponsorship
• 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, TimeTracking, Absence, Learning, Benefits.
  Multi-domains (pillars): Financials-Accounting, Financials-Revenue, Financials-Spend

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's 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 Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada's 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

Strada 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 Strada, 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

Strada 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.

Strada 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 Strada.

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 Strada business units.

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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 candidate's 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.

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