People Consulting-HRT WorkDay-Manager

People Consulting-HRT WorkDay-Manager

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

 

 

 

 

Service line -People Consulting Position Title: HR Transformation Technology – Manager

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.  

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.   

Join EY and help to build a better working world.  

 

About Global Delivery Services

Global Delivery Services refers to EY's worldwide network of service delivery centers. The GDS team plays an important role in EY’s strategy by ensuring effective support to EY’s growth agenda.

Our journey started in 2002 with approximately 200 people. Today we stand at 80,000+ professionals in ten locations around the world. We operate in Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Client service is focused on providing Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Knowledge support to our clients around the world. The teams enable account teams worldwide to provide seamless, high-quality, value-added support, helping deliver exceptional client service.

Enablement Services provides cost-effective, high-skilled, and innovative services to support EY’s global and local enablement teams. Markets, BMC, AWS, Finance and Accounting, Risk Management, Procurement, People Shared Services, IT Service Delivery and IT Global Infrastructure services, are among the services offered by Enablement Services.

Our innovation specialists serve the GDS Client Service and Enablement Services teams, along with Service Lines, Core Business Services and Sectors. The team brings the desired environment, technologies and skilled teams together for facilitation, rapid prototyping and innovative thinking. The competencies offered include analytics, digital, user experience, mobile technology, infrastructure, Microsoft technologies and open innovation.

 

The Opportunity

As a Workday Manager, you will lead Workday-enabled HR transformation engagements across implementations, optimization initiatives, post-production support, and operating model transformation programs.

You will work closely with client HR, IT, Finance, Payroll, and business leaders to translate complex organizational requirements into scalable Workday solutions. You will be responsible for functional delivery, solution quality, team leadership, stakeholder management, and the successful execution of project milestones.

You will also support business development activities, contribute to proposals and solution design, and help strengthen EY’s Workday capabilities, methodologies, and market presence.

 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the techno-functional design, configuration, testing, deployment, and optimization of Workday HCM solutions.
• Configure and provide functional oversight across at least two Workday modules, including Core HCM, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent, Recruiting, Learning, Benefits, Payroll, or related modules.
• Design and maintain business processes, security groups, domain policies, calculated fields, custom reports, dashboards, and notifications.
• Translate business requirements into scalable functional designs, integration requirements, data mappings, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with technical teams on EIBs, Core Connectors, APIs, Workday Studio integrations, and third-party interfaces.
• Lead data conversion, validation, reconciliation, system integration testing, user acceptance testing, and defect resolution.
• Manage functional and technical workstreams, including plans, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and quality reviews.
• Conduct tenant health checks, troubleshoot production issues, and identify opportunities for automation and system optimization.
• Manage client stakeholders and provide clear updates on solution decisions, delivery status, risks, and issues.
• Lead and mentor Workday consultants while supporting proposals, effort estimates, demonstrations, and practice-building initiatives.

 

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong understanding of Workday HCM functionality and HR business processes.
• Hands-on experience in Workday configuration, business processes, security, reporting, and calculated fields.
• Experience leading functional workstreams across full lifecycle Workday implementations.
• Strong knowledge of the Hire-to-Retire employee lifecycle.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions.
• Strong understanding of HR process redesign and operating model transformation.
• Experience managing client stakeholders and cross-functional delivery teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and documentation skills.
• Ability to identify project risks, dependencies, and design implications.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.
• Strong commitment to deliver quality, collaboration, and client service.

 

Ideally, you’ll also

• Approximately 8 to 12 years of overall professional experience.
• Approximately 5 or more years of Workday HCM consulting or delivery experience.
• Experience in at least two full lifecycle Workday implementations.
• Strong functional expertise in two or more Workday HCM modules.
• Experience managing a functional workstream or team within a complex global program.
• Exposure to Workday integrations, including EIBs, APIs, Core Connectors, and Workday Studio.
• Experience with data migration, tenant management, testing, release management, and production support.
• Experience supporting global HR transformation or HR technology programs.
• Workday certifications relevant to the functional areas being supported.
• Experience supporting proposals, solution design, effort estimation, and client pursuits.

 

What we look for

We are looking for a Workday Manager who combines strong functional expertise with effective delivery and people leadership.

The successful candidate will be able to lead Workday workstreams, manage client relationships, guide functional teams, and design solutions that align HR processes with business and technology objectives.

You should be comfortable operating across configuration, security, reporting, integrations, data migration, testing, and deployment. You should also be able to identify opportunities for automation, standardization, employee self-service, and continuous improvement.

The role requires someone who can balance hands-on functional knowledge with project leadership, stakeholder management, quality assurance, and team development.

 

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.  

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

 

Our Commitment: As a commitment, we persistently endeavour to embody our values, fulfil our purpose, and champion inclusiveness. Our dedication is to cultivate EY into an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated, creating a supportive atmosphere for individuals to authentically be themselves and contribute their utmost.

Professional Development: From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe in continuous learning. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship.

People and Culture: In our dynamic workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained in our culture. We're united by a commitment to create an environment where every individual's differences are valued, practices are equitable, fostering a sense of belonging. Our shared values include integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm, courage to lead, and building relationships based on doing the right thing.

Benefits: Embark on a transformative career journey with us and indulge in a suite of premium benefits, encompassing exclusive health and wellness packages, enticing rewards, and cutting-edge learning opportunities that empower you to continually grow and excel in your professional and personal development.

How to Apply: If you are passionate to join us and are aligned with our commitment to building a better working world, we invite you to apply by completing our user-friendly form with personal and professional information and by providing your consent to data privacy.

Successful candidates advance to a competency-based interview. If mutual interest persists, a job offer awaits.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion”.

 

EY | Building a better working world 

 

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

 

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

 

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.  

Experience Level

Mid Level