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Workday Federal - HCM and Senior Consultant

Job in McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listing for: Guidehouse
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Workday Federal - HCM and Compensation Senior Consultant

Overview

As part of our Workday Practice, you’ll be a member of an energized team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology. From initial assessments to entire transformations, you’ll deliver Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions equipping organizations with the information they need to make better business decisions. 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 as well as subject matter expertise within those topic areas.

Responsibilities
  • 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
What You Will 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 with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
  • 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
  • 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%
Nice To Have
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Previous consulting experience with a consulting/software company
  • Experience working in Federal Government Human Capital Management (HCM) environments with an understanding of the issues facing agencies today
What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include
  • 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 Pay Down
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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