HCM/Compensation Solution Architect (Higher Ed)

Sierra-Cedar delivers industry-focused client success by providing consulting, technical, and managed services for the deployment, management, and optimization of next-generation applications and technology. We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(k), Health, Disability, and Life. Sierra-Cedar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Sierra-Cedar is seeking certified and experienced HCM/Compensation Solution Architect for our Workday Higher Education practice. If you are passionate about Workday technology, assisting clients, and all the challenges that go with being a consultant, you will want to be a part of our team. Our people have the skills and business expertise to provide exceptional consulting services to clients, helping them gain the optimum benefit from their Workday software. This position requires 50% travel with projects executed on-site at Sierra-Cedar client locations nationwide.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the Workday functional expert and lead clients through the entire systems development lifecycle
• Guide clients through all project phases including discovery, design, configuration and testing
• Assist clients in fully integrating the Workday system into their current business environments
• Advise client on options, risks, and any impacts on other processes or systems
• Configure the Workday system to meet each client's unique business requirements and provide insight on best practices
• Work with the client and data migration team to help convert legacy data into Workday
• Assist the integration team with design, configuration and testing delivered and custom integrations
• Complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner, reporting progress to managers
• Continually seek ways to improve the process of delivering Workday solutions

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience as a functional lead in the following areas: Recruiting, Talent and Performance Management
• Experience implementing Academic and Activity Pay
• Experience with 3rd party integration providers
• Experience with Workday calculated fields
• Advanced MS Excel Skills (formulas, pivot tables, v lookups) and MS Office Skills
• SHRM, PRH, SPHR, CEBS certification a plus

REQUIREMENTS:

• Workday HCM, Benefits, and Compensation certifications are required for this position
• Minimum of two to three (2-3) years' experience implementing Workday Core HCM, Benefits, or Compensation as a Workday Lead/Solution Architect in Higher Education environments
• Extensive experience as a functional lead in the following areas: Core HCM, Benefits, and Compensation
• Experience re-engineering HR business processes
• Experience and ability to translate business requirements to system configuration
• Experiencing developing functional business integration requirements

• Experience as a functional lead in the following areas: Recruiting, Talent and Performance Management
• Experience implementing Academic and Activity Pay
• Experience with 3rd party integration providers
• Experience with Workday calculated fields
• Advanced MS Excel Skills (formulas, pivot tables, v lookups) and MS Office Skills
• SHRM, PRH, SPHR, CEBS certification a plus

CONSULTING SKILLS
Show that you have the ability to manage project scope and client expectations
Be on top of things by taking the initiative to follow-through on assignments and issue resolution
Think outside the box and show you have the ability to develop creative solutions
Be a good teammate by clearly and effectively communicating with your project team and your client
Be a good communicator by consistently producing clear, concise and accurate status reports
Know when and how to address your clients and build confidence and trust with them
Know when the details are important by displaying effective analytical skills
Quality and reputation matters, be in the game by showing your dedication to success