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# Workday HCM Implementation Lead

- **Company:** Soni Resources Group
- **Location:** Robbinsville Township, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $124,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Applicant Tracking Systems, System Configuration, Data Structures, Workday HCM, Workday
- **Published:** June 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e506b5807882ea0f

## About the Role

* Required: Hands-on Workday HCM implementation experience (must have led or played a key role in at least one full lifecycle HCM implementation to from Workday)
 * Strong expertise across Workday HCM modules (Core HCM required; additional modules strongly preferred)
 * Deep understanding of HR processes, data structures, and compliance considerations
 * Experience working with HR stakeholders and translating business needs into system configurations
 * Proven ability to manage vendors, timelines, and cross-functional stakeholders
 * Strong communication and change management skills

## Description

* Lead full lifecycle implementation of Workday HCM, including planning, design, configuration, testing, and go-live
 * Partner closely with HR leadership (HRIS, Talent, Payroll, Benefits) to gather requirements and translate them into Workday solutions
 * Configure and optimize core Workday HCM modules (Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll as applicable)
 * Define and standardize HR business processes within Workday (org structures, job architecture, workflows, approvals)
 * Manage third-party implementation partners and hold accountability for timelines, deliverables, and quality
 * Oversee integrations between Workday and other HR/enterprise systems (e.g., payroll providers, ATS, benefits platforms)
 * Lead UAT, training, and change management efforts to drive user adoption across HR and the broader business
 * Support post-go-live stabilization and continuous improvement initiatives


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