Workday Solution Consultant

Cisco

. Lead requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and deployment for complex Workday initiatives .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $111,100 - $147,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Workday configuration, business processes, and security management, with a strong focus on strategic guidance and automation opportunities. Proven ability to lead complex initiatives, mentor team members, and resolve production issues in a global environment.

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Workday ConfigurationRequirements GatheringRoot-Cause AnalysisWorkday CertificationHCM Solutions Design

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Hard Skills

Workday Business ProcessesWorkday SecurityWorkday ReportingCalculated FieldsCondition RulesWorkday AI ImplementationAdvanced Compensation SolutionsRecruiting SolutionsEnterprise-Level DeploymentComplex Production Issue Resolution

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsMentorship

Tools & Technologies

Workday

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday Certification

Industry Keywords

Core CompensationAdvanced CompensationHCMAutomation OpportunitiesGlobal Workday Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and deployment for complex Workday initiatives
Provide strategic guidance across Core Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Recruiting, and HCM
Partner with HR, Payroll, and Talent teams to identify automation opportunities and improve system efficiency
Manage Workday business processes, security, reporting, calculated fields, and condition rules
Assess downstream impacts and dependencies of proposed Workday environment changes
Lead root-cause analysis and resolve complex production issues with internal teams and third-party partners
Support evaluation and implementation of Workday AI and emerging capabilities
Provide guidance and professional development to Workday Solutions team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of tactical Workday experience in consulting, solution consulting, or solution architecture
Demonstrable experience configuring Workday business processes, security, reporting, calculated fields, and condition rules
Track record designing and implementing sophisticated Workday solutions across multiple product areas, such as HCM, Recruiting, or Compensation
Experience leading requirements gathering, testing, and deployment for enterprise-level Workday initiatives
Experience performing root-cause analysis and resolving complex production issues within a global Workday environment
Workday certification in one or more functional areas preferred
Experience across a wide array of Workday products, including Core and Advanced Compensation preferred
Experience evaluating or implementing Workday AI and emerging capabilities preferred
Communication and collaborator management skills for partnering across HR, Payroll, and IT teams preferred
Experience providing guidance and mentorship to other Workday team members preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward annually
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans