Workday HCM Consultant

Consulting

Country

United States

About This Role

RGP is seeking a Workday HCM Consultant to support our clients in the configuration, enhancement, and effective use of their Workday environments. In this client‑facing consulting role, you will partner directly with HR, Compensation, and Payroll teams to deliver high‑quality solutions within the Workday HCM suite, with a particular focus on Advanced Compensation and/or US Payroll. You will serve as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through system best practices, troubleshooting, optimizations, and process improvements.

What You Will Work On

• Configure, enhance, and support Workday HCM functionality for client organizations, with emphasis on Advanced Compensation and/or US Payroll.
• Lead or support key client processes such as merit cycles, bonus programs, and payroll cycles.
• Gather and analyze client requirements, translating them into scalable Workday solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues; conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in testing activities, including planning, execution, documentation, and client coordination.
• Guide clients through Workday release reviews, advising on new features and recommended adoption.
• Develop client-facing documentation, job aids, and process guides.
• Support data integrity through audits, validations, and ongoing maintenance across HCM and compensation/payroll functions.

What You Will Bring

• Experience in Advanced Compensation and/or US Payroll, including configuration and testing.
• Hands‑on configuration and support experience with Workday HCM.Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a consulting environment.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting with client stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical, system-based solutions.
• Strong understanding of Workday business processes and cross‑functional impacts.

What You Can Expect

• Variety of workplace arrangements including hybrid, remote, onsite.
• Compensation commensurate with employee qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market, and operational factors.
• Pay Range: $90-$120/hr.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase plan, Professional development program, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required)
• An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies, and qualities that set our team apart.

What We Do

As a next-generation human capital firm, we connect the best talent in the market to execute transformation and high-value projects for our global clients—solving problems in the areas of Business Transformation, Governance, Risk and Compliance, and Technology and Digital Innovation. 

Our unique consulting model allows you the radical flexibility and control you demand in the "Now of Work," enabling you to define your career path based on your expertise, passion, desire to travel, work environment and life stage. At RGP, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical underpinnings of our shared values. We recognize diversity as a strength that is cultivated through our culture, our people, and our business. 

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.

If you are applying for a position in San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Los Angeles County, please visit the RGP Notice on Fair Chance Ordinances page.

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