Workday HCM Consultant

Role Overview We are seeking a Workday HCM Analyst/Consultant to support the ongoing configuration, enhancement, and maintenance of Workday Human Capital Management modules. The successful candidate will work closely with client stakeholders to assess business requests, configure system changes, and ensure smooth, well-tested delivery into production. Key Responsibilities • Assess and analyze incoming business requests against current Workday HCM configuration (e.g. Core HR, Recruiting, Talent, Compensation, Absence, or related modules as assigned) • Translate business requirements into functional design specifications and configuration changes • Manage requests through the full lifecycle — intake, impact assessment, prioritization, build, testing, and deployment • Conduct unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), and support user acceptance testing (UAT) for configuration changes • Prepare functional documentation, configuration workbooks, and test scripts • Engage with business stakeholders to clarify requirements and manage expectations on timelines and impact • Track and report on request status and resolution progress Required Skills & Experience • Hands-on experience configuring Workday HCM (Core HR at minimum; additional modules a plus) • Strong understanding of HR business processes (hire-to-retire lifecycle, org management, compensation, absence, etc.) • Experience working with business process configuration, security groups, and calculated fields • Ability to write clear functional specifications and test scripts • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills • Experience working in large, complex environments preferred Good to Have • Workday HCM certification(s) • Experience with Workday Reporting • Exposure to governance and prioritization processes in a large program environment About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.