Workday Recruiting consultant :: Remote :: W2/C2C

Summary: The Senior Workday Recruiting Consultant will lead full-cycle Workday Recruiting implementations for public sector organizations, focusing on compliance and specific recruiting workflows. This role involves collaborating with client HR teams, configuring Workday modules, and mentoring junior consultants. The consultant will also support the deployment of analytics and reporting tools to ensure government compliance. A strong background in Workday Recruiting and experience with public sector clients is essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle Workday Recruiting implementations for state, local, education, and other public sector organizations.
• Partner with client HR and talent acquisition teams to gather requirements specific to public sector recruiting workflows, compliance, and union considerations.
• Configure and optimize modules including Job Requisitions, Recruiting Hub, Candidate Management, Interview Scheduling, Offer Process, and Onboarding.
• Design and present prototypes that demonstrate public-sector-appropriate recruiting solutions.
• Lead clients through testing and validation of Recruiting configurations and workflows.
• Provide guidance on data conversion and integration strategies with existing applicant tracking systems or legacy tools.
• Support the deployment of recruiting dashboards, analytics, and reporting tools to meet government compliance and transparency needs.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the Workday functional team.
• Ensure project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication remain aligned throughout all phases of the project.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of Workday consulting experience, with a primary focus on Workday Recruiting.
• At least 1 year of experience working with public sector clients (state, local, federal, or K-12).
• Proven expertise in delivering and configuring Workday Recruiting modules end-to-end.
• Active Workday Certification in Recruiting required and must be current.
• Familiarity with public sector recruiting structures, including job classification, requisition approvals, union or civil service requirements, and applicant transparency policies.
• Experience managing government or education sector client relationships and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in complex project environments.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.
• Prior experience working with government clients on HR modernization or talent system transformation is strongly preferred.

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Working Arrangements: remote

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Industry: IT