Workday Absence/Benefits Consultant

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.

Sierra-Cedar is seeking a certified and experienced Workday Absence/Benefits Lead Consultant. 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 fit/gap, 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 and integrations to meet each client's unique business requirements and provide insight on best practices  
• Advise client on options, risks, and any impacts on other processes or systems
• 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

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Workday Certification in HCM, Absence Management and Benefits
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience implementing Absence Management and Benefits ERP systems in Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP or other SaaS or ERP systems
• Experience with open enrollment, employee life cycle events, setting up benefit plans, health and welfare benefits and compliance, retirement plans, pension plans, HSA, FSA
• Knowledge of ERISA, HIPPA, ACA (Affordable Care Act) and related regulations affecting health benefit plans
• Ability to translate customer requirements to system configuration and business processes
• Excellent presentation skills, oral and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, experience using pivot tables, vLookups and formulas

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