Workday Functional Consultant

What are we looking for:

We are looking for a Workday Functional Consultant with experience in supporting large-scale implementations, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Workday solutions, particularly in creating functional designs and supporting data migration, integration, and testing activities.

Position Overview:

• Role: Workday Functional Consultant
• Industry: Pharmaceutical
• Employment Type: Freelance
• Duration: 12 months
• Location: Remote with travel to client location one week per month
• Start Date: 1-Sep-2024 (if you cannot start on this date, please specify your earliest availability)
• Work Authorization: Due to legal requirements, this role is open only to candidates legally allowed to work in the European Union.
• Apply by: 28-Aug-2024

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and develop functional designs and specifications, including Knowledge Articles and Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) for stakeholders.
• Support the configuration and testing of the Client Workday solution.
• Facilitate global and local design workshops.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into effective Workday solutions.
• Facilitate/coordinate the delivery of CCS (Core Configuration Services) workshops.
• Handle Absence and Time Configuration workbooks.
• Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) for Time & Absence and Payroll modules.
• Assist with data cleansing and business validation at both global and country levels.
• Provide support for orphaned data and solutions for stranded data related to Time/Payroll interfaces.
• Offer hypercare support during the Absence and Time Management phase.
• Engage in regular communication with third-party vendors.

Experience and Background:

• Proven experience with Workday, particularly in creating functional designs and specifications.
• Familiarity with large-scale pharmaceutical Workday implementations.
• Strong background in data analytics, migration, and integration support within Workday environments.
• Experience in facilitating workshops and translating complex stakeholder requirements into practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with vendors and stakeholders.

Differentiating Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data migration and cleansing processes.
• Knowledge of CCS workshops and best practices in delivering such sessions.
• Hands-on experience in UAT testing for HR modules within Workday, especially Time & Absence and Payroll.