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# Workday HCM Senior Manager

- **Company:** Planet Group
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Conversion, Systems Integration, Workday HCM, Workday, Workday Projects
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/workday-hcm-senior-manager-chicago-il-usa-58898626

## About the Role

with hands-on Workday HCM implementation experience * Deep Workday Core HCM expertise * Experience with Compensation, Recruiting, and Talent modules * Proven experience leading enterprise Workday projects and client-facing workstreams * Ability to facilitate client workshops and translate requirements into solutions * Experience with Workday configuration, reporting, testing, data conversion, and integrations * Proven fit-gap assessment and recommendations for complex requirements * Prior consulting experience with enterprise organizations * Strong client relationship management and executive communication skills * Experience supporting pre-sales activities (demos, proposals, presentations) * Ability to operate at senior leadership level while handling details when needed * Strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills * Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to grow a Workday HCM practice * Proactive, collaborative approach focused on client success * Ability to
manage multiple priorities in a consulting environment Key requirements * competitive compensation * hybrid/onsite (local to markets) * senior leadership role with influence over strategy * collaborative environment focused on growth and innovation * opportunity to lead high-impact implementations * global professional services context

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will lead the growth and delivery of a Workday HCM practice, collaborating with enterprise clients to translate workforce needs into scalable Workday solutions. You'll guide delivery, client engagement, and solution strategy, shaping the practice and ensuring maximum value from Workday investments. You'll influence senior stakeholders, drive high-impact implementations, and foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. Compensation / Benefits * Lead delivery and client engagement across Workday HCM projects * Translate business requirements into effective Workday solutions * Shape solution strategy and practice development for the HCM domain * Provide senior guidance throughout the implementation lifecycle * Support pre-sales activities including demos, proposals, and solutioning * Manage multiple concurrent engagements with a focus on client success * Collaborate with enterprise clients and senior stakeholders to maximize ROI Tasks * Recent hands-on Workday HCM implementation experience * Deep Workday Core HCM expertise * Experience with Compensation, Recruiting, and Talent modules * Proven experience leading enterprise Workday projects and client-facing workstreams * Ability to facilitate client workshops and translate requirements into solutions * Experience with Workday configuration, reporting, testing, data conversion, and integrations * Proven fit-gap assessment and recommendations for complex requirements * Prior consulting experience with enterprise organizations * Strong client relationship management and executive communication skills * Experience supporting pre-sales activities (demos, proposals, presentations) * Ability to operate at senior leadership level while handling details when needed * Strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills * Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to grow a Workday HCM practice * Proactive, collaborative approach focused on client success * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a consulting environment Key requirements * competitive compensation * hybrid/onsite (local to markets) * senior leadership role with influence over strategy * collaborative environment focused on growth and innovation * opportunity to lead high-impact implementations * global professional services context


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