Senior Manager - Workday HCM and HR Transformation Consulting

Workday Techno Functional - Senior 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. 

 

EY- GDS – Consulting – People Consulting (PC), Workday Solutions Consultant – HR Transformation – Senior 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

Lead global requirements sessions, HR process design, operating model transformation, security efficiencies and value realization initiatives across technical implementations, post-go-live assessments and optimization solution design and implementations. Drive strategic alignment between HR, IT and other key leaders to maximize technology ROI and adoption.

 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi module Workday HCM programs and ensure strong delivery oversight
• Drive the Workday roadmap and support HR transformation initiatives
• Review and approve solution designs across functional, integration, reporting, and security areas
• Work closely with HR, IT, Payroll, Finance, and vendor teams to align priorities
• Mentor and guide Workday team members to strengthen capability and performance
• Identify risks early and manage escalations effectively
• Use data and stakeholder input to recommend improvements and enhancements
• Present complex Workday topics in a simple and straightforward way to leadership.
• Ensure all Workday activities follow compliance, audit, and governance standards.

 

Skills and attributes for success

• 14–18 years of overall experience with 10+ years in Workday leadership roles
• Strong understanding of Workday HCM and global HR processes
• Ability to work with VP/CXO-level leaders and manage expectations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and experience managing complex program issues
• Experience leading cross-functional Workday teams

 

Ideally, you’ll also  

• Experience with multiple full Workday lifecycle implementations
• Understanding of Workday modules, security, reporting, integrations, and data governance
• Exposure to global HR operations and multi-country deployments
• Experience managing Workday vendors or AMS partners
• Ability to guide conversations on data migration, integrations, and overall architecture
• Active Workday certification or strong module expertise

 

What we look for

• A Workday leader with broad knowledge across HCM, Compensation, Absence, Security, Reporting, and Integrations
• Someone who can drive Workday governance, strategy, and cross-functional decisions
• Strong advisory skills to help clients understand Workday’s capabilities and value
• A leader who builds trust, drives alignment, and supports high impact outcomes
• Commitment to quality, ethics, and dedicated 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. Learn more.

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 is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

Experience Level

Senior Level