Workday Functional Lead - Core HCM

Role: Workday Functional Lead - Core HCM

Location: Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro(NC) or Atlanta(GA)

5+ years of experience working with Workday HCM, including at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
Proven experience with Workday Core HCM implementations and/or post-production support.
In-depth knowledge of Core HCM components: supervisory orgs, positions, job profiles, worker lifecycle, and security.
Workday certification in HCM preferred (Workday Pro or Partner Certified).
Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of the Workday Core HCM module
Serve as the primary functional lead for the Workday Core HCM module, including foundational elements such as organizations, supervisory structures, job profiles, positions, locations, and worker data.
Act as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on Workday capabilities, best practices, and configuration options.
Lead discovery sessions and requirements gathering for new or enhanced HCM processes
Translate business requirements into scalable and efficient Workday configurations.
Configure business processes (e.g., hire, termination, transfer, job changes) and maintain condition rules and validations.
Maintain organizational structures, supervisory organizations, roles, and security groups.
Partner with technical and functional teams to ensure seamless integrations with payroll, benefits, recruiting, time tracking, and other systems.
Identify process improvement opportunities and propose strategic Workday solutions.
Develop functional test cases and perform end-to-end system testing, including regression and UAT support.
Ensure data integrity and validate configurations in accordance with HR policies and compliance requirements.
Provide training, documentation, and change management support for system users.
Support organizational change initiatives related to HCM system enhancements.
Monitor Workday releases and manage the adoption of new features within the Core HCM domain.
Troubleshoot system issues and respond to service tickets in collaboration with HRIS and IT teams.
Maintain data governance and enforce security protocols and audit controls.

Must Have

Experience using Rally Agile tool
Expertise and skills configuring supporting Workday Performance, Workday Security, or Workday Benefits experience.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
Detail-oriented with strong documentation and process mapping capabilities
Comfortable with change management and training delivery
Strong understanding of HR business processes and systems
Attention to detail with an ability to manage complex configurations
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Proficient in stakeholder management and communication
Familiarity with data privacy, security, and compliance (e.g., GDPR, SOX)