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Senior Workday HCM Analyst/Consultant

Cloud Talent
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
Our client is a stable, global firm currently underway in a large transformation to Workday HCM. This role is central to the team, and requires strong Functional Workday HCM skillset. Some of the responsibilities:
  • Lead requirements discovery and analysis for enterprise HCM implementations across Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, and Talent.
  • Author detailed Functional Specification Documents (FSDs) translating business requirements into system configuration guidance.
  • Develop complex As-Is and To-Be business process flows in Visio, documenting approvals, roles, data ownership, and system interactions.
  • Conduct gap analysis between current-state HR processes and target HCM functionality; documented impacts, risks, and resolution options.
  • Serve as functional liaison between HR stakeholders and configuration teams to ensure alignment and requirements traceability.
  • Support functional testing and UAT by defining scenarios, validating outcomes, and resolving requirement-related issues.
  • Contribute to client deliverables following delivery methodology and documentation standards.

Requirements:

  • 7 yrs of functional experience with Workday HCM
  • Broad knowledge across Core, Benefits, Time, Payroll, Comp, etc
  • Understanding of technical topics; EIB, Reporting, etc
  • Strong communication skills, able to work effectively with non-technical users

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