HR Workday Transformation Consultant

The role

This consultant advises US clients on HR transformation and Workday. They help organizations plan, select, and deliver change through business case development, system selection, and implementation oversight.

What you will do

• Lead discovery and current state reviews of HR, payroll and people processes
• Build business cases for HR technology investment
• Design target operating models for HR and HRIS teams
• Advise senior stakeholders on transformation strategy and priorities
• Run HCM system selection exercises
• Manage systems integrator procurement
• Act as the client's independent adviser during implementation
• Plan and manage engagements to time, budget and quality
• Deliver Workday training to HR teams
• Build and maintain relationships with HR, finance and operations leaders

Required qualifications

• At least eight years' experience in HR transformation, HR technology or HR operations
• Hands on involvement in at least two full Workday HCM implementations
• Sound knowledge of Workday HCM and how it fits with payroll, finance and other connected systems
• Experience of running or supporting HCM system selection and SI procurement
• Proven experience designing and delivering Workday training to HR teams
• Good understanding of US HR and payroll practice, including multi state payroll and benefits administration
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and presenting to leadership teams
• Excellent written skills

Nice to have

• Experience in professional services firms, especially law firms
• Workday certification in HCM, Payroll, Compensation or Recruiting
• Knowledge of Workday Payroll or third-party payroll providers such as ADP
• Experience of global or cross border programs, including work with UK or European teams
• A background in business development within a consulting firm

About the company

Harbor is a provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Their team of 900+ specialists works with leading law firms, corporations, and law departments.