Workday HCM/Compensation Solution Architect

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 certified and experienced HCM/Compensation Solution Architect for our Higher Education Workday 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

REQUIRED SKILLS
Workday HCM Core and Compensation certification is required for this position
Minimum of two to three (2-3) years' experience implementing Workday HCM and Compensation as a Workday Lead/Solution Architect
​Experience implementing compensation plans in public sector/government is a plus
Extensive experience as a functional lead in at least 3-4 disciplines: Human Resources, Benefits, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Absence, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Time Tracking, Recruitment
Experience and ability to translate business requirements to system configuration
Experience re-engineering HR business processes
Experiencing developing functional business integration requirements
Experience with 3rd party integration providers
Advanced MS Excel Skills (formulas, pivot tables, v lookups) and MS Office Skills
Experience with Workday calculated fields
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