Workday Consultant

Role & responsibilities Senior Workday consultant responsible for leading Talent & Performance module design, configuration, and client engagement. Leads the design, implementation, and optimization of Workday Talent & Performance solutions, including performance management, goal alignment, succession planning, and talent calibration. Acts as a functional SME, drives client discussions, and ensures high-quality delivery across projects. Key Responsibilities : Lead configuration of Workday Talent modules (Goals, Performance, Calibration, Succession) Drive performance cycle design, talent review frameworks, and process optimization Facilitate client workshops, requirement gathering, and solution design sessions Own business process configuration for talent workflows Oversee testing strategy, defect triage, and cycle readiness Provide guidance on performance rating models, goal alignment, and talent insights Mentor junior consultants and review deliverables Collaborate with reporting teams for advanced talent analytics Support release planning and new feature adoption Preferred candidate profile : 5+ years of Workday Talent & Performance experience Workday Talent or Performance certification Strong expertise in performance management, goal management, and talent reviews Experience in client-facing roles and solution design Bachelors/Masters degree Preferred Qualifications : Exposure to Advanced reporting, dashboards, and analytics Experience in implementation lifecycle (design deploy support) Key Performance Indicators : Solution quality and minimal rework Client satisfaction and engagement feedback Milestone adherence and delivery ownership Effectiveness of performance cycle implementation Contribution to process improvements and innovation Mentorship and team capability building Competencies : Advanced Functional Expertise (Talent & Performance) Solution Design & Analytical Thinking Stakeholder Management & Advisory Delivery Leadership & Ownership Role & responsibilities Senior Workday consultant responsible for leading Talent & Performance module design, configuration, and client engagement. Leads the design, implementation, and optimization of Workday Talent & Performance solutions, including performance management, goal alignment, succession planning, and talent calibration. Acts as a functional SME, drives client discussions, and ensures high-quality delivery across projects. Key Responsibilities : Lead configuration of Workday Talent modules (Goals, Performance, Calibration, Succession) Drive performance cycle design, talent review frameworks, and process optimization Facilitate client workshops, requirement gathering, and solution design sessions Own business process configuration for talent workflows Oversee testing strategy, defect triage, and cycle readiness Provide guidance on performance rating models, goal alignment, and talent insights Mentor junior consultants and review deliverables Collaborate with reporting teams for advanced talent analytics Support release planning and new feature adoption Preferred candidate profile : 5+ years of Workday Talent & Performance experience Workday Talent or Performance certification Strong expertise in performance management, goal management, and talent reviews Experience in client-facing roles and solution design Bachelors/Masters degree Preferred Qualifications : Exposure to Advanced reporting, dashboards, and analytics Experience in implementation lifecycle (design deploy support) Key Performance Indicators : Solution quality and minimal rework Client satisfaction and engagement feedback Milestone adherence and delivery ownership Effectiveness of performance cycle implementation Contribution to process improvements and innovation Mentorship and team capability building Competencies : Advanced Functional Expertise (Talent & Performance) Solution Design & Analytical Thinking Stakeholder Management & Advisory Delivery Leadership & Ownership