Workday HCM Functional Consultant – 100% Remote | W2 Only | Visa Sponsorship Available

<p><b>Job Title: Workday HCM Functional Consultant (Higher Education Experience Required)</b></p> <p><b>Location:</b> Remote (EST hours preferred)<br /> <b>Type:</b> 12+ Month Contract</p> <p> </p> <p><b>Overview:</b></p> <p>Seeking a Workday HCM Functional Consultant with strong experience in Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Reporting, and Integrations - ideally within a <b>Higher Education / University experience.</b></p> <p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p> <ul> <li>Serve as Workday HCM SME across Core HR, Payroll, and Benefits.</li> <li>Gather and translate business requirements into functional design.</li> <li>Configure and maintain Workday business processes, roles, and data.</li> <li>Support payroll processing and HR operations (hire, job change, termination, benefits).</li> <li>Develop and manage Workday reports and dashboards.</li> <li>Conduct functional/UAT testing and coordinate defect resolution.</li> <li>Collaborate with technical teams on integrations (EIBs, Core Connectors, APIs).</li> <li>Ensure data integrity and troubleshoot integration or system issues.</li> <li>Lead end-user training and continuous process improvements.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><b>Requirements:</b></p> <ul> <li>5+ years of hands-on Workday HCM functional experience.</li> <li>Expertise in Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, and Reporting.</li> <li>Familiarity with Workday security, business processes, and integrations.</li> <li><b>Higher Education / University experience is mandatory</b> (e.g., Stanford, Harvard, Ball State).</li> <li>Strong understanding of HR business processes and cross-functional collaboration.</li> <li>Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>#LI-NITINSHARMA</p>