Workday Core HCM/Onboarding Lead
Title: Workday Core HCM/Onboarding Lead Location: Remote (monthly travel) Client Industry: Professional Services Compensation: $70 - $85/hr. (contract) We have partnered with our client in their search for a Workday Core HCM/Onboarding Lead. This role will lead Workday Core Human Capital Management (HCM) implementations and oversee enterprise resource planning (ERP) advisory engagements across multiple clients. Partner with HR, Finance, and IT/Security stakeholders to design Core HCM foundations-organizational structure, job profiles, positions, worker data, and business processes-and guide delivery through go-live and stabilization. Success is measured by on-time, on-budget delivery, strong data integrity and security compliance, and measurable end-user adoption across Workday applications Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end Workday Core HCM implementations across organizational structure, job profiles, positions, worker data, and business processes • Oversee day-to-day enterprise advisory engagements, including Core HCM process design, configuration, implementation lifecycle support, and formal project reviews • Govern scope, schedule, and budget to meet engagement financial and cost management policies and key performance indicators • Establish and enforce data integrity and security standards across Workday Core HCM, including role-based access and approvals • Drive testing strategy and execution (unit, end-to-end, user acceptance) and manage defect triage • Facilitate requirements and design workshops; translate business needs into configuration and testable acceptance criteria • Develop and maintain client-ready documentation, configuration workbooks, and knowledge transfer materials • Mentor junior consultants and coordinate with HR, Finance, and IT/Security to ensure operational readiness and adoption Skills Required • Expertise configuring Workday Core HCM foundational elements (organizational hierarchy, job profiles, positions, worker data, business processes) • Strong understanding of ERP concepts related to worker data management and business process orchestration • Hands-on experience designing and maintaining Workday security, including role-based permissions and approval workflows • Proficiency across the implementation lifecycle, including requirements, design, build, test, deployment, and hypercare • Ability to conduct project reviews and remediate risks/issues using formal governance methods • Demonstrated capability managing engagement financials, scope, and change control • Advanced written and verbal communication; produces client-ready, publication-quality documentation • Analytical problem solving with emphasis on data quality, reconciliation, and auditability • Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in HR, Finance, and IT/Security • Exposure to Workday Financials; related certification preferred Education & Work Experience • Relevant degree in information systems, human resources, business, or equivalent experience • 5+ years in ERP/HCM implementations, including configuration and upgrades of Workday Core HCM • At least one full-cycle Workday Core HCM implementation • Workday Core HCM Certification required; Workday Financials certification a plus Ref ID About Korn Ferry Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com Apply tot his job