Workday Technical Managing Consultant

As a Workday Technical Managing Consultant at Tri-Force Consulting Services, your core responsibilities will encompass managing Workday technical integrations, configuring HR systems, and collaborating with public sector clients to implement strategic solutions. You will leverage your expertise in Workday modules, focusing on areas like payroll, benefits, and time tracking while managing custom reports and security configurations.

To be a strong candidate for the Workday Technical Managing Consultant role at Tri-Force Consulting Services, you should have a minimum of 5–7 years of experience with Workday HCM technical implementations. Proficiency in Workday Studio, EIBs, and security configurations is critical, and PMP or Workday certification is highly desirable. Your ability to communicate effectively and manage HR systems is also essential.

Candidates for the Workday Technical Managing Consultant position at Tri-Force Consulting Services should possess strong technical skills in areas including Workday Studio, calculated fields, custom integrations, and various HR modules like payroll and absence management. Experience with data conversions, EIBs, and report writing will also be crucial for success in this role.

The Workday Technical Managing Consultant position at Tri-Force Consulting Services is based in Hauppauge, New York. This is an on-site role, offering the opportunity to work closely with colleagues and clients in a collaborative environment.

Tri-Force Consulting Services has built a strong reputation in the IT consulting industry since 2000. The company has been recognized multiple times as one of the fastest-growing companies in Philadelphia and has received accolades, including four appearances on the Inc. 5000 list. Their commitment to integrity, diligence, and technological excellence continues to drive their success.

When discussing how to manage Workday technical integrations in an interview, emphasize your systematic approach. Break down your process, from understanding client needs to designing, testing, and implementing solutions. Highlight the importance of continuous communication with stakeholders and maintaining documentation throughout the project.

In your response, provide specific examples of the HCM modules you've worked with, detailing how you've implemented features like payroll, recruiting, and benefits administration. Discuss challenges faced and how you resolved them, demonstrating your problem-solving abilities and practical experience in the Workday environment.

Discuss the importance of understanding client needs and tailoring your communication style accordingly. Provide examples of how you've successfully collaborated on projects, keeping clients informed and engaged while ensuring you address their concerns and expectations proactively.

Describe your time management strategies, such as prioritization and task delegation. Provide insights into tools or methods you use to stay organized, and illustrate this with real-life examples where you successfully handled competing deadlines without compromising quality.

Detail your hands-on experience with configuring security groups, domain security policies, and functional area security policies. Discuss how you ensure compliance and security best practices in your implementations, and share any relevant outcomes of your work.

For a challenging Workday implementation, explain your structured approach to problem-solving. Discuss your analysis of the issue, your methods for gathering team input, and how you devise and execute a corrective action plan, all while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.

Describe your robust testing strategy that includes unit testing, system integration testing, and user acceptance testing. Explain how you involve key stakeholders in the testing process and what your focus is on to ensure that integrations work seamlessly before going live.

Talk about your familiarity with various reporting tools in Workday, such as Standard, Matrix, and Custom reports. Share your approach to designing reports that meet client objectives and how you validate that the information conveyed is accurate and actionable.

When asked about a successful project, share a specific example that illustrates your contributions, challenges faced, and how your leadership made a difference. Highlight the project’s outcomes and any metrics that demonstrate its success.

Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning in your response. Mention attending Workday conferences, participating in professional forums, and following Workday's release notes and community discussions. Illustrate how this proactivity enhances your skills and project outcomes.