Workday HCM Functional Lead - Manager

Position Summary

Our Human Capital practice is at the forefront of transforming the nature of work. As converging forces reshape industries, our team uniquely addresses the complexities of work, workforce, and workplace dynamics. We leverage sector-specific insights and cross-domain perspectives to help organizations tackle their most challenging workforce issues and align talent strategies with their strategic visions. Our practice is renowned for making work better for humans and humans better at work. Be part of this exciting era of change and join us on this transformative journey.

Recruiting for this role ends on 06/11/2026.

Work you'll do

As a Workday Functional Lead -Manager, you will use your knowledge and experience with this premier software to help your clients solve the most pressing issues facing their HR function today by:

• Overseeing and driving end-to-end Workday HCM implementations, ensuring successful delivery across all project phases- including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Leading the functional configuration of Workday HCM modules (Core HR, Talent, Compensation, or other specializations as relevant), ensuring alignments with client business processes and tailored requirements.
• Independently manage project workstreams, mentor and direct the efforts of junior team members, and coordinate cross-functional activities to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client stakeholders, facilitating workshops, driving client decisions, capturing business requirements, and converting them into system solutions and deliverables. Review deliverable content for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to project objectives and standards.

The Team

Our HR Strategy & Technology Offering is dedicated to developing leading global HR strategies and implementing cutting-edge HR technologies. We drive transformation and maximize the workforce experience, ensuring sustained HR effectiveness and value. In a world of disruption, our solutions empower organizations to navigate challenges seamlessly, enhancing their HR capabilities and fostering a resilient workforce.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant experience required
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience delivering HCM solutions, including end-to-end lifecycle experience with multiple Workday implementations (requirements, design, build/configuration, testing, deployment, and support).
• Minimum of 6+ years of successfully leading workstreams or project teams in a consulting environment and successfully leading project workstreams or teams (typically 3-10 team members) with direct accountability for project deliverables, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation.
• Minimum of 6+ years demonstrating exceptional written and verbal communication skills, translating complex technical concepts into clear business language appropriate for diverse audiences.
• Minimum of 6+ years of exceptional problem-solving capabilities, with ability to navigate ambiguity and rapidly changing project priorities, analyzing problems with a structured approach and pivoting strategies as needed to maintain project momentum and client satisfaction.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Preferred:

• Workday HCM Certification(s) in one or more HCM Modules.
• Minimum of 6+ years of Experience working in consulting solutions for Fortune 500 or equivalent clients.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience mentoring and developing junior staff through on boarding, skills development or performance reviews.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with advanced Excel modeling (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis) and developing executive-level PowerPoint presentations; experience using Microsoft Visio to develop process flows or technical diagrams.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $130,800 to $241,000.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Possible Locations: Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boca Raton, Boise, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Davenport, Dayton, Denver, Des Moines, Detroit, Fort Worth, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Hartford, Hermitage, Houston, Huntsville, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Jericho, Jersey City, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Louisville, McLean, Memphis, Miami, Midland, Minneapolis, Morristown, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, Princeton, Raleigh, Richmond, Rochester, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, St. Louis, Stamford, Tallahassee, Tampa, Tempe, Tulsa, Washington DC

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Qualified applicants with criminal histories, including arrest or conviction records, will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, City of Los Angeles's Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. See notices of various fair chance hiring and ban-the-box laws where available. Fair Chance Hiring and Ban-the-Box Notices | Deloitte US Careers

Requisition code: 319582

Job ID 319582

Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA, Kansas City, MO, Columbus, OH, Houston, TX, Huntsville, AL, Boston, MA, San Antonio, TX, Fort Worth, TX, Birmingham, AL, Detroit, MI, Seattle, WA, Indianapolis, IN, San Diego, CA, Pittsburgh, PA, San Francisco, CA, Philadelphia, PA, New York, NY, Portland, OR, Cleveland, OH, Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Richmond, VA, Baltimore, MD, Minneapolis, MN, Washington, DC, Tampa, FL, Las Vegas, NV, Los Angeles, CA, Austin, TX, Grand Rapids, MI, Nashville, TN, Miami, FL, Dallas, TX, New Orleans, LA, Denver, CO, Chicago, IL, Memphis, TN, Des Moines, IA, Boise, ID, Princeton, NJ, Cincinnati, OH, Jacksonville, FL, Hartford, CT, Louisville, KY, Tulsa, OK, Tallahassee, FL, Fresno, CA, San Jose, CA, Rock Island, IL, Midland, MI, Tempe, AZ, Jersey City, NJ, McLean, VA, Costa Mesa, CA, Hendersonville, TN, Dayton, OH, Boca Raton, FL, Jericho, NY, Darien, CT, Morristown, NJ, Rochester, MA

Job ID: Deloitte-319582

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-11T19:03:55