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Posted Jun 3, 2026

Workday Federal - HCM and Compensation Lead

Job Family: SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting Travel Required: Up to 50% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do: • As part of our Workday Practice, you'll be a member of an energized team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology. • From initial assessments to entire transformations, you'll deliver Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions equipping organizations with the information they need to make better business decisions. • You will specifically focus in the areas of Human Capital Management and Compensation, with knowledge and/or certifications in Workday Core HCM and Compensation functional areas as well as subject matter expertise within those topic areas. • In this role, you will be responsible for: • Leading clients through all phases of their system implementation as the Workday HCM functional expert - including business process discovery, design, configuration, and testing phases • Coaching client during business process design, offering options, risks, and downstream impacts related to decisions • Configuring the Workday system per client business requirements and Workday standards • Timely and accurate delivery of project deliverables and documentation • Collaborating on client integration design, configuration, and testing • Collaborating on client data migrations • Coaching clients in Workday project approach and act as a role model in project tasks, such as testing, data validation, issue management, and communication with project leadership • Proactively communicating project risks and issues to project leadership • Responsible for your individual professional growth and sharing knowledge with Guidehouse peers to ensure quality and professional growth thrives throughout the Workday practice What You Will Need: • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred • Bachelors degree with a MINIMUM of FIVE (5) years of consulting or industry experience delivering ERP solutions within HCM, Compensation, etc.; OR a Masters degree with a MINIMUM of THREE (3) years of consulting or industry experience delivering ERP solutions within HCM, Compensation, etc. Years of experience can be substituted for a degree such as NO degree with a MINIMUM of NINE (9) years of consulting or industry experience delivering ERP solutions within HCM, Compensation, etc. • Must have hands-on Workday configuration experience • Experience implementing Human Capital Management, Compensation Management and Advanced Compensation • Current holder of the following Workday Certifications: HCM Core, Core Compensation, and/or Advanced Compensation • Prior Experience as a Functional Consulting Leador subject matter expert in Human Capital Management business processes, regulations, and reporting requirements • Knowledge of SDLC and/or project methodology • Ability to travel up to 50% What Would Be Nice To Have: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Previous consulting experience with a consulting/software company • Experience working in Federal Government Human Capital Management (HCM) environments with an understanding of the issues facing agencies today The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Basic Life & Supplemental Life • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability • Student Loan PayDown • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities • Skills Development & Certifications • Employee Referral Program • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program • Mobility Stipend