Workday Core HCM & Compensation Consultant (Richmond)

Job Title: Workday Core HCM & Compensation Consultant

Location: Remote

Experience: 8–12 Years

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Workday Core HCM & Compensation Consultant with strong functional consulting expertise in Workday implementations and compensation modules. The ideal candidate should possess deep knowledge of Workday Core HCM and Compensation, along with hands-on experience leading client discussions, gathering business requirements, configuring solutions, and supporting end-to-end implementation activities. Current Workday certifications are mandatory.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Existing and current Workday Core HCM Certification (Mandatory)

• 8–12 years of overall consulting experience

• Strong experience in Workday Compensation implementation and configuration

• Experience with at least 1–2 full lifecycle Workday HCM implementations focused on Compensation modules

• Excellent client-facing and communication skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct workshops and working sessions with business stakeholders to gather, understand, and analyze client requirements

• Partner with functional leads and business teams to provide recommendations and guide key business process decisions

• Configure Workday Compensation solutions based on industry standards and business needs

• Provide guidance on establishing clean system configurations and streamlined business processes

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Annual Remuneration Review (ARR) processes and compensation planning cycles

• Design, build, test, and deploy Compensation solutions within Workday

• Create and demonstrate solution prototypes and configuration scenarios to stakeholders

• Apply Workday Implementation Methodology across all project engagements

• Provide regular project updates and status reports to Project Managers and stakeholders

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to share implementation best practices and recommendations

• Support continuous learning by participating in Workday certification updates and knowledge-sharing activities

• Work across multiple HCM areas to ensure seamless integration between modules and processes

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Robust functional expertise in Workday Core HCM and Compensation modules

• Hands-on experience in configuring compensation structures, plans, eligibility rules, compensation cycles, and compensation events

• Experience defining interactions between multiple HCM modules and related business processes

• Strong understanding of HCM business processes and HR lifecycle management

• Ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into Workday solutions

• Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Workday Compensation Certification preferred

• Workday Advanced Compensation Certification preferred

• Experience with multiple HCM functional modules

• Experience in large-scale enterprise implementation environments

Ideal Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will bring strong Workday functional expertise, client consulting experience, and the ability to deliver scalable Compensation solutions while ensuring alignment with business objectives and best practices.