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Healthcare - HCM and Compensation Principal Consultant
OTHERAtlanta$140k - $210k

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Location

Atlanta

Salary

$140k - $210k

Type

OTHER

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About this role

Your work days are brighter here.

We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

We are a team passionate about deploying Workday to our customers! The Workday Healthcare Consulting team is an industry focused team that ensures successful deployments by architecting, configuring, and testing the Workday solution to meet the specific needs of our customers.

We’re a diverse group of people, with an invaluable mix of experience and backgrounds, located across multiple locations within the region. We are often remote from one another but that doesn’t stop our sense of teamwork, supportiveness, and fun.

We empower you to follow your desired career path & achieve professional and personal goals, encourage work-life balance and wellbeing, and are proud to champion equal opportunities for everyone!

About the Role

The Professional Services Healthcare Principal Consultant will be responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of Workday’s HR solutions for our healthcare customers.

We are looking for a hardworking, innovative, and collaborative team member to join our healthcare industry team. In this role, you will efficiently implement Workday solutions with customers through industry, product, and consulting expertise. The consultant will take ownership of establishing and encouraging leading practices for all deployments.

You should have extensive experience requirements gathering, configuring systems, converting data, and solutions testing. You should be detail oriented, self-motivated, proactive, passionate about results, and able to seamlessly partner with customers and your project team. Be ready to be challenged and have fun!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

  • You are an expert in understanding and implementing the HCM and Core Compensation product suites and mentor other consultants ramping into these product areas

  • Provide healthcare industry perspective for customer business requirements ensuring leading practices are maintained to reflect new industry requirements and trends

  • Understand Workday’s Implementation Methodology and use it on all engagements

  • Participate in regular training to expand product knowledge with each new Workday release

  • Attend and lead events to share experience and solutions with other consultants; acting as a mentor and coach

  • Communicate status to multiple Engagement Managers on different projects to keep them informed of overall project status, risks, and major decisions. Giving recommendations on impacts to overall project health

  • Share knowledge gained with the all other consultants and the wider partner ecosystem

About You

Basic Qualifications

  • 7+ years of hands-on functional experience with HCM systems, with a specific focus on Core HCM and Compensation modules.

  • Experience with Recruiting, Learning, and/or Talent modules is a significant plus.

  • 7+ years consulting experience


Other Qualifications

  • Proven technical experience, from requirements gathering and solution design through to system building, data conversion, and testing.

  • Significant experience working directly in or with the healthcare industry.

  • Strong business consulting and strategic acumen, with a deep understanding of market trends and the competitive landscape.

  • Proven ability to quickly learn new technology and develop comprehensive product knowledge.

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills, enabling prioritization and managing of multiple initiatives.

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor your style to diverse audiences.

  • Demonstrated ability to influence and manage relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams.

  • Strong mentorship and partnership skills, with a focus on encouraging a collaborative and positive environment.

  • Comprehensive product knowledge, including a thorough understanding of product features, benefits, applications, and market positioning, is essential.

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are a must, including active listening and the ability to tailor communication style to diverse audiences.

  • Strong industry knowledge is essential, including staying abreast of current trends, competitive landscapes, and regulatory environments to contribute to strategic planning, risk management, and identifying new opportunities.

  • Strong influencing skills, including persuasive communication and the ability to drive consensus and effectively collaborate with stakeholders, 

  • Exceptional relationship management skills are crucial, with a focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues to foster collaboration, loyalty, and a positive work environment.

  • Proven mentorship skills, with the ability to foster individual growth and development through effective communication, constructive feedback, and goal setting, are highly valued

  • Proven ability to effectively gather and analyze requirements through various techniques, ensuring project clarity and alignment with stakeholder needs, is critical.

  • Strong solutions design skills, with the ability to analyze business challenges and develop effective solutions that leverage technology and optimize resources, are highly desired.

  • Expertise in strategic business consulting, including market analysis, financial acumen, and strategic planning, to drive organizational growth and performance, is strongly desired.

  • Excellent task management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize, organize, and execute tasks effectively to enhance workflow and productivity, are essential.

  • Exceptional teamwork skills, including collaboration, communication, and contributing to a positive and productive work environment, are vital.

  • Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize, organize, and effectively manage workload to meet deadlines and enhance productivity, are key to success in this role

  • Ability to travel up to 50% to customer sites.


Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.GA.Atlanta


 

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $140,400 USD - $210,500 USD


 

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $133,300 USD - $236,800 USD

Additional Considerations:

If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $140,400 - $210,500 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.

The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below:
 

02/23/2026



Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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Other facts

Tech stack
HCM Systems,Core Compensation,Healthcare Industry,Requirements Gathering,Solution Design,Data Conversion,Testing,Business Consulting,Strategic Acumen,Communication Skills,Mentorship,Relationship Management,Time Management,Task Management,Collaboration,Problem Solving

About Workday

Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, helping customers adapt and thrive in a changing world. Workday applications for financial management, human resources, planning, spend management, and analytics are built with artificial intelligence and machine learning at the core to help organizations around the world embrace the future of work. Workday is used by more than 10,000 organizations around the world and across industries – from medium-sized businesses to more than 50% of the Fortune 500.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Software Development

What you'll do

  • The Principal Consultant will ensure the successful implementation of Workday’s HR solutions for healthcare customers, taking ownership of leading practices for deployments. They will efficiently implement solutions through industry, product, and consulting expertise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Workday pay for a Healthcare - HCM and Compensation Principal Consultant?

Workday offers a competitive compensation package for the Healthcare - HCM and Compensation Principal Consultant role. The salary range is USD 140k - 211k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Healthcare - HCM and Compensation Principal Consultant do at Workday?

As a Healthcare - HCM and Compensation Principal Consultant at Workday, you will: the Principal Consultant will ensure the successful implementation of Workday’s HR solutions for healthcare customers, taking ownership of leading practices for deployments. They will efficiently implement solutions through industry, product, and consulting expertise..

Why join Workday as a Healthcare - HCM and Compensation Principal Consultant?

Workday is a leading Software Development company. The Healthcare - HCM and Compensation Principal Consultant role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Healthcare - HCM and Compensation Principal Consultant position at Workday remote?

The Healthcare - HCM and Compensation Principal Consultant position at Workday is based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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