Workday HCM Tech Lead

job summary:
The Workday HCM Technical Lead is responsible for leading the design, configuration, implementation, optimization, and support of Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions. This role serves as the technical expert across Core HCM, Payroll, Compensation, and Benefits, partnering closely with HR, Payroll, Total Rewards, Compliance, and IT stakeholders to deliver scalable, efficient, and compliant solutions.

The ideal candidate possesses deep functional and technical expertise in Workday configuration, business processes, security, reporting, and data management. The Technical Lead will drive solution design, mentor team members, establish configuration standards, and ensure the successful delivery of strategic HR technology initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business, or related field.

7+ years of Workday experience with significant hands-on configuration expertise.

5+ years supporting multiple Workday HCM modules.

Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale Workday implementations or transformation initiatives.

Deep configuration experience in:

Workday Core HCM

Workday Payroll

Workday Compensation

Workday Benefits

Robust understanding of:

Workday business processes

Security framework

Calculated fields

Condition rules

Workday reporting

Tenant management

Change control processes

Experience managing production support and enhancement backlogs.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Workday Pro Certifications in HCM, Payroll, Compensation, and/or Benefits.

Experience with Workday integrations, EIBs, Studio, Core Connectors, and APIs.

Experience supporting annual compensation and open enrollment programs.

Knowledge of HR, payroll, and benefits compliance requirements.

Experience working within large, complex enterprise environments.

Agile delivery and product operating model experience.

 
location: Malvern, Pennsylvania
job type: Contract
salary: $72.71 - 77.71 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Responsibilities

The Workday HCM Technical Lead is responsible for leading the design, configuration, implementation, optimization, and support of Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions. This role serves as the technical expert across Core HCM, Payroll, Compensation, and Benefits, partnering closely with HR, Payroll, Total Rewards, Compliance, and IT stakeholders to deliver scalable, efficient, and compliant solutions.

The ideal candidate possesses deep functional and technical expertise in Workday configuration, business processes, security, reporting, and data management. The Technical Lead will drive solution design, mentor team members, establish configuration standards, and ensure the successful delivery of strategic HR technology initiatives.

qualifications:
Qualifications

Lead the technical design, configuration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of Workday HCM solutions.

Serve as the primary subject matter expert for Core HCM, Payroll, Compensation, and Benefits.

Evaluate business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday configurations and business process solutions.

Provide leadership and governance for system enhancements, releases, and adoption of new Workday functionality.

Establish and maintain configuration standards, technical documentation, and operational procedures.

skills:
APIs,data management,EIBs,Information Technology,hands-on configuration,Workday configuration,Workday experience,Workday,Workday Benefits,Workday business processes,Workday Compensation,Workday HCM,Workday Human Capital Management (HCM),Core HCM,Workday integrations,Core Connectors,Workday Payroll,Workday reporting,communication,leadership skills,leadership,backlogs,business processes,business process,business requirements,Change control,Agile delivery,technical design,governance,strategic HR,Human Resources,HCM,mentor team members,operating model,Payroll,production support,HCM,compliance requirements,security,stakeholder management,technical documentation,testing

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.