Workday Learning Lead

Detailed Description From Employer:

Title: Workday Learning Lead

Location: Remote (+ monthly travel to Washington state - all expenses covered)

Client Industry: Professional Services

Compensation: $70 - $85/hr.

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Workday Learning Lead. The Workday Learning Lead drives implementations and optimization initiatives, focusing on strategy, configuration, and integration of learning programs within the broader Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) ecosystem. The role oversees ERP Advisory engagements-from learning process design through implementation lifecycle support and project reviews-while partnering with HR, IT, PMO, and business leaders. Success is measured by on-time delivery, adherence to financial and cost management policies, audit-ready data integrity and compliance, and measurable gains in learner engagement and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, design, configuration, and integration of Workday Learning within the Workday HCM/ERP ecosystem
• Oversee day-to-day delivery of ERP Advisory engagements, including implementation planning, execution, and project reviews
• Design and optimize learning processes covering content management, compliance tracking, curricula, and learner engagement
• Establish and monitor KPIs for adoption, completion, and compliance; translate insights into continuous improvement
• Ensure alignment with financial and cost management policies, data governance, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (HR, IT, PMO, business) to resolve dependencies and align roadmaps
• Lead testing, cutover, and hypercare for Learning releases, upgrades, and integrations
• Produce publication-quality documentation, training materials, and knowledge transfer for administrators and end users

Skills Required

• Deep knowledge of Workday Learning functionality across learning delivery, content management, compliance tracking, and learner engagement
• Hands-on configuration and administration of Workday Learning in complex HCM/ERP environments
• Experience with implementation lifecycle activities including process design, build, testing, deployment, and hypercare
• Ability to define KPIs and analyze adoption/completion data to drive measurable outcomes
• Strong written and verbal communication; creates publication-quality documentation and learning content
• Proficiency with data quality, security, and audit controls for learning data
• Experience aligning delivery to financial/cost policies and project governance standards
• Stakeholder management across HR, IT, PMO, and business functions; facilitates workshops and reviews
• Familiarity with Workday reporting and cross-module integrations related to Learning
• Experience with Workday Financials implementations and certification in Financials preferred

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of ERP/HCM implementation experience including LMS configuration and upgrades
• Completion of at least one full-cycle Workday Learning implementation
• Current Workday Learning certification required
• Workday Financials certification preferred

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at ;/span>