Workday Consultant

Who We Are We are Accenture, a global professional services company, searching for a Workday Certified Compensation/Benefits Lead. This individual will be part of a team of advisory professionals focused on cloud‑based data‑reporting operations that integrate and optimize the essential corporate functions of finance, analytics, planning and HR. For many of our clients, successfully getting their data operations into cloud environments is a major focus. The enterprise data‑reporting software of Workday is a critical component of many of the cloud solutions we design, which is why Accenture has assembled a team of more than 2,000 Workday‑certified professionals. What’s in it for You Help HR and Finance leaders define and execute their strategy and give them the adaptability they need in a fast‑changing world. Take your Workday skills and career to the next level, mastering complex projects while expanding your leadership and advisory skills with a market‑leading team. Responsibilities Manage teams in the identification of business requirements, functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures Architect Workday the entire Benefits/Comp solution to ensure that all work streams are cohesive and cross‑functional impacts are considered and mitigated Formulate planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting strategies Architect statements of work and/or client proposals Architect and manage vendor relationships Lead workshops for client education Manage resources and budget on client projects Serve as the escalation point for critical functional issue resolution Provide subject matter expertise to aid in decision making related to the functional solution Lead, mentor, counsel and manage performance metrics of project staff Conduct working sessions with clients to gather, understand, and analyze business requirements. Advise clients on industry standards and leading practices. Understand and apply Workday and Accenture methodologies. Provide the Delivery Lead with status updates and keep them apprised of overall project status. Demonstrate strong client and stakeholder management to achieve project objectives Ensure the client takes advantage of Workday best practices. Support innovation through the creation of new industry leading methods and assets Benefits to Join the Accenture Workday Team Innovate every day. Be at the forefront of designing and delivering Workday solutions that push boundaries and create new opportunities for our clients. Lead with the industry’s best. Join an industry‑recognised global cloud leader with more than 2,000 Workday certified professionals collaborating to drive enterprise‑wide transformational projects on a global scale. Learn and grow continuously. Harness unmatched training and professional development to help you build and advance your Workday, consultative and delivery skills. Who will be successful at Accenture? It’s not just what you know or where you’ve been that propels success at Accenture: It’s who you are, fundamentally, as a person. We prize diversity in backgrounds and perspectives. Whoever your unique qualities, a few key traits should apply: You’re passionate about technology and motivated to apply the latest technology trends. You’re proactive and collaborative; a leader with effective communication skills. You’re driven by new challenges and are motivated to improve. You’re a creative problem solver with the flexibility to navigate uncertainty. You’re focused on the future with a desire to develop inclusive, responsible and sustainable solutions to complex challenges. Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100 % depending on business need and client requirements. Qualifications Workday Benefits or Compensation Partner Certification Minimum of 3 years of consulting or client‑side experience, most recently in a Lead or similar level role Minimum of 3 years of working of Benefits and/or Compensation Functional experience Minimum of 3 years of Workday Implementations Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years work experience). If Associate’s Degree must have equivalent minimum 6 year work experience. Bonus Points If You Have 6 years of Workday‑related implementations Demonstrate knowledge of the HR function & processes Experience in Education or Government Workday implementations Compensation Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 06/29/2026. Role Location Annual Salary Range California $73,800 to $218,800 Cleveland $68,300 to $175,000 Colorado $73,800 to $189,000 District of Columbia $78,500 to $201,300 Illinois $68,300 to $189,000 Maryland $73,800 to $189,000 Massachusetts $73,800 to $201,300 Minnesota $73,800 to $189,000 New York $68,300 to $218,800 New Jersey $78,500 to $218,800 Washington $80,200 to $201,300 Benefits Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. For more information on our benefits see: U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture: 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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Accenture is an EEO and affirmative action employer of veterans/individuals with disabilities. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. #J-18808-Ljbffr