Workday HCM ERP Implementation Consultant

Workday HCM ERP Implementation Consultant / Higher Education / Cleveland, OH

Our client is a prominent higher education institution based in Cleveland, OH (44115). They are looking to hire a Workday HCM ERP Implementation Consultant on a contract basis (onsite 2–3 days/week).

Join an innovative academic environment as the institution embarks on a full lifecycle Workday HCM implementation. In this high‑impact role you will partner directly with HR, Payroll, and academic teams to shape solutions that modernize campus operations and contribute to transforming higher education business processes.

Contract Duration: 12 – 18 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Workday HCM configuration and business process frameworks
• Proven experience supporting ERP implementations within higher education environments
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Experience with data migration, integrations, and testing methodologies
• Proficiency with SQL
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage deliverables in a contract environment

Desired Skills & Experience

• Prior experience with PeopleSoft HCM systems

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• Workday HCM: design, configuration, testing, deployment
• Core Modules: Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, Absence
• Data migration, system integration, defect troubleshooting
• SQL

Daily Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end implementation of Workday HCM
• Assist system design and solution alignment for HR, Payroll, and academic teams
• Recommend best practice configurations
• Data migration, validation, and integration activities
• Develop and execute test plans (unit, integration, UAT)
• Create user documentation and support training
• Provide post-implementation support and system optimization
• Assist Data Center team with PeopleSoft HR troubleshooting as needed

Benefits

• Medical Insurance – Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre‑ and post‑tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre‑tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full‑time basis in the country for which they are applying. No sponsorship is currently available.

Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre‑employment screening. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.