> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/88928-workday-senior-consultant-hcm-higher-education](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/88928-workday-senior-consultant-hcm-higher-education). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Workday - Senior Consultant, HCM (Higher Education) - **Company:** AVAAP U.S.A. LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** System Configuration, Systems Integration, Workday HCM, Workday Compensation, Workday - **Published:** May 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=594901f7e9c42cec ## About the Role Do you have experience in Workday?, * Active Workday HCM certification required. * Workday Compensation and/or Recruiting certification strongly preferred. * Strong experience configuring and supporting Workday HCM Core, Compensation, and Recruiting. * Experience supporting Workday implementation, optimization, enhancement, or post-production support engagements for Higher Education clients. * Ability to independently manage client-facing responsibilities and priorities. * Strong understanding of upstream and downstream impacts across Workday HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Payroll, Benefits, Security, Reporting, and Integrations. * Demonstrated ability to facilitate client conversations and translate Higher Education business requirements into Workday solutions. * Strong testing, documentation, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work effectively across multiple concurrent client initiatives. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex topics clearly to non-technical users., * Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to communicate effectively. * Must be able to perform work indoors and remain stationary at a computer. * Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment. * Passion for exceptional customer service and collaboration. * Ability to work remotely or out of one of Avaap's physical office locations. * Current permanent U.S. work authorization required. ## Description * Provide functional support and consulting expertise for Workday HCM Core, Compensation, and Recruiting client engagements. * Lead assigned HCM workstreams, functional areas, or small project teams as appropriate. * Partner with Higher Education clients to review requirements, validate business processes, and recommend solutions aligned to institutional needs and Workday best practices. * Configure, test, troubleshoot, and support Workday HCM Core, Compensation, and Recruiting functionality. * Support design and configuration for HCM foundations, supervisory organizations, staffing models, position management, job profiles, business processes, security considerations, compensation plans, compensation eligibility, recruiting workflows, candidate management, and offer processes. * Review and assess existing client configurations and recommend enhancements, optimizations, and process improvements across HCM Core, Compensation, and Recruiting. * Advise clients on configuration impacts, dependencies, and upstream and downstream considerations across HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Payroll, Benefits, Security, and Reporting. * Support testing cycles, defect resolution, deployment activities, and post-go-live stabilization. * Create and maintain project deliverables, including configuration documentation, design materials, test support materials, issue logs, and knowledge transfer documentation. * Collaborate effectively with cross-functional functional and technical teams. * Manage multiple client priorities and deliverables while communicating risks, progress, and dependencies clearly. * Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, reusable assets, and knowledge sharing across the Workday practice., * Deep experience supporting Higher Education clients, including colleges, universities, academic medical centers, or university systems. * Previous Workday consulting experience. * Experience within Workday AMS, post-production support, implementation, or optimization environments for Higher Education clients. * Functional experience in Higher Education HCM areas such as: + Academic appointments and administrative workforce structures + Position management and staffing models + Job profiles, job families, and job architecture + Faculty, staff, student worker, and contingent worker populations + Compensation plans, eligibility rules, merit processes, allowances, and one-time payments + Recruiting workflows, candidate management, job requisitions, offers, and onboarding handoffs + HCM business processes, approvals, condition rules, security impacts, and reporting dependencies * Experience reviewing Workday release functionality and recommending client-specific enhancements. * Strong relationship-building skills and a passion for exceptional customer service. ## Related Videos - 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