Senior Workday Consultant (Core HCM)

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

The HR Technology and Analytics Branch - HRMOI is responsible for on-going support to critical HR operational processes through the appropriate provision and application of information, processes and enabling technologies. It is also responsible for the developing of the HR Division Technology strategy and roadmap that will support integrated talent management processes, enable full visibility into our global workforce by deploying a technology solution that integrates people processes, data and intelligence from corporate and satellite systems and databases, and will provide workforce analytics and tools to support evidence-based decision making across people-related processes (in particular workforce planning, recruitment, reassignment and deployment to emergencies).

WFP has selected Workday HCM to support harmonization and automation of people management processes, enable self-services, provide access to quality data and analytics needed for workforce planning and decision-making, and provide awesome candidate and employee experience.

To support these priorities, WFP is now looking for an experienced Workday consultant to support the deployment of Workday HCM and the hypercare phase of the project.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Advise across multiple Core HR functional work streams as the expert in core HR processes and Workday HCM.
2. Support and drive (with both hands-on project deliverable production & product advice) the deployment of the Core HR work stream towards design decisions, configuration and recommending best practices related to Workday functionality including, but not limited to: HCM Core, Organizational Management design (supervisory org, job catalogue, positions, competencies), Authorizations & Security, Employee data, Compensation and Benefits, Contracts etc…
3. Identify strategies, risks, and options, recommend approaches and mitigations to meet Core HR functional requirements
4. Architect Workday HCM solution to ensure that all work streams are cohesive and cross-functional impacts are considered and mitigated
5. List and monitor product gaps, identify and support the implementation of workaround solutions
6. Advise HR on industry standards and leading practices by ensuring that WFP takes advantage of Workday best practices
7. Demonstrate design options using prototyping.
8. Work closely with key stakeholders from the business to drive prioritization of feature requests and initiatives in Workday and integrating systems, reporting tools.
9. Build an in-depth understanding of system functionality and integrations from a business purpose and impact perspective.
10. Manage Workday implementation through all life cycles stages in close relationship with the Project Manager/Director and the project teams.
11. Execute the tasks as defined in the project plan in order to achieve the project goals.
12. Create and deliver project level documentation
13. Identify, track issues and risks, communicate status and escalate concerns that could impact project scope and/or time frames.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: University’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Human Resources. Graduation on Workday Education is a plus

Experience: Existing and up to date Workday HCM Certification 8+ years of consulting experience, most recently in a Lead role, or similar level role, preferably with a large consulting firm 5+ years of hands on experience delivering Workday HCM implementations in a leadership role 5+ years prior experience implementing Workday with a certified Workday implementer Experience integrating Workday with other systems, especially SAP Experience with solution design, system configuration and implementation of changes within Workday. Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions within Workday. Experience integrating Workday with other employee productivity and business platforms. Project Management experience with focus on design, facilitating development, testing and delivery HCM Core, Organizational Management, Authorizations, Compensation, Recruiting, Talent & Performance knowledge with HR Technology experience in Workday, SAP, Oracle or similar ERP technologies (preferably cloud based)

Knowledge & Skills: Deep knowledge of Workday business processes and configurations for HCM Core, Organizational Management, Authorizations, Compensation, Recruiting, Talent & Performance. Existing and up to date Workday Certification in HCM Knowledge of core HR concepts and processes. Ability to facilitate cross-functional discussions. Proven experience managing cross functional and multi-cultural teams Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and team with others. Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines, despite conflicting demands. Demonstrated commitment and achievement to delivery excellence and client relationship management Demonstrated understanding of the cross functional dependencies and impacts to conversions and integrations

Languages: Fluency in oral and written English with an intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages).

Deadline: December 17th