Workday HR Transformation Consultant

Delan Associates Inc.

. Partner directly with the CHRO and HR leadership team during discovery and implementation phases .

Posted 10/23/2026contractDetroit • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in HR/HRIS environments with a strong focus on Workday capabilities and HR transformations. Proven ability to assess HR processes, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and provide strategic guidance to optimize HR operations.

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Workday ExpertiseHR Business Process OptimizationStakeholder ManagementHR Transformation ConsultingCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

HRIS ExperienceRequirements GatheringProcess DesignImplementation ActivitiesTalent ManagementCompensation ManagementOnboarding ProcessesBenefits AdministrationEmployee Data ManagementRecruiting Processes

Soft Skills

Facilitation SkillsStrategic AdvisoryCollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayPaycom

Industry Keywords

HR OperationsHR Best PracticesTransformationStakeholder EngagementOrganizational Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner directly with the CHRO and HR leadership team during discovery and implementation phases
Assess current HR processes, systems, and workflows and identify opportunities for optimization
Provide guidance on Workday capabilities, HR best practices, and future-state processes
Define business requirements and translate HR needs into Workday solutions
Provide subject-matter expertise across Recruiting, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Talent Management, Compensation, Employee Data/HR Operations, and Onboarding
Facilitate discovery sessions and workshops with HR stakeholders
Challenge existing processes and help determine the best future-state approach
Serve as a trusted advisor to HR leadership throughout the transformation
Work with implementation partners and technical teams to translate business requirements into the Workday solution
Support decision-making, prioritization, process design, testing, and organizational readiness
Bridge HR business stakeholders and Workday implementation/technical teams
Provide guidance and recommendations to maximize the value of the Workday investment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience working within an HR/HRIS environment
Strong knowledge of HR business processes and operations
Hands-on experience with Workday and Workday-related HR transformations
Strong understanding of Recruiting, Benefits, Core HR, Talent, Compensation, and Onboarding
Demonstrated ability to work directly with senior HR executives and business leadership
Experience leading or participating in discovery, requirements gathering, process design, and implementation activities
Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to translate complex HR technology capabilities into clear business recommendations
Comfortable acting as a strategic advisor rather than simply executing technical requirements
Paycom experience is highly desirable
Experience participating in a Paycom-to-Workday transformation is considered an exceptional advantage
Previous experience working as an HR leader, HRIS consultant, HR transformation consultant, or HR business process specialist
Experience supporting large-scale HR technology transformations