Sierra-Cedar

Oracle ERP implementations with AWS hosting

HCM/Compensation Solution Architect - Higher Education

Implementation & Technical Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAlpharetta, GA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Workday HCM, Benefits, and Compensation certifications are required.
Have two to three years of experience implementing Workday Core HCM, Benefits, or Compensation as a Workday Lead or Solution Architect in higher education environments.
Have extensive experience as a functional lead in Core HCM, Benefits, and Compensation.
Have experience re-engineering human resources business processes.
Be able to translate business requirements into system configuration.
Have experience developing functional business integration requirements.
Be able to manage project scope and client expectations.
Take initiative to follow through on assignments and issue resolution.
Produce clear, concise, and accurate status reports.
Address clients appropriately and build confidence and trust with them.
Display effective analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Workday functional expert and lead clients through the entire systems development lifecycle.
Guide clients through discovery, design, configuration, and testing phases.
Assist clients in integrating the Workday system into their current business environments.
Advise clients on options, risks, and impacts on other processes or systems.
Configure the Workday system to meet each client's business requirements and provide insight on best practices.
Work with the client and data migration team to convert legacy data into Workday.
Assist the integration team with the design, configuration, and testing of delivered and custom integrations.
Complete tasks efficiently and report progress to managers.
Seek ways to improve the process of delivering Workday solutions.
Develop creative solutions.
Communicate clearly and effectively with project teams and clients.

Desired Qualifications

Have experience as a functional lead in Recruiting, Talent, and Performance Management.
Have experience implementing Academic and Activity Pay.
Have experience with third-party integration providers.
Have experience with Workday calculated fields.
Have advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs, as well as Microsoft Office skills.
SHRM, PRH, SPHR, or CEBS certification is a plus.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Sierra-Cedar is seeking certified and experienced HCM/Compensation Solution Architect for our Workday Higher Education practice. If you are passionate about Workday technology, assisting clients, and all the challenges that go with being a consultant, you will want to be a part of our team. Our people have the skills and business expertise to provide exceptional consulting services to clients, helping them gain the optimum benefit from their Workday software. This position requires 50% travel with projects executed on-site at Sierra-Cedar client locations nationwide.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Be the Workday functional expert and lead clients through the entire systems development lifecycle
Guide clients through all project phases including discovery, design, configuration and testing
Assist clients in fully integrating the Workday system into their current business environments
Advise client on options, risks, and any impacts on other processes or systems
Configure the Workday system to meet each client's unique business requirements and provide insight on best practices
Work with the client and data migration team to help convert legacy data into Workday
Assist the integration team with design, configuration and testing delivered and custom integrations
Complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner, reporting progress to managers
Continually seek ways to improve the process of delivering Workday solutions

PREFERRED SKILLS

Experience as a functional lead in the following areas: Recruiting, Talent and Performance Management
Experience implementing Academic and Activity Pay
Experience with 3rd party integration providers
Experience with Workday calculated fields
Advanced MS Excel Skills (formulas, pivot tables, v lookups) and MS Office Skills
SHRM, PRH, SPHR, CEBS certification a plus

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Workday HCM, Benefits, and Compensation certifications are required for this position
Minimum of two to three (2-3) years' experience implementing Workday Core HCM, Benefits, or Compensation as a Workday Lead/Solution Architect in Higher Education environments
Extensive experience as a functional lead in the following areas: Core HCM, Benefits, and Compensation
Experience re-engineering HR business processes
Experience and ability to translate business requirements to system configuration
Experiencing developing functional business integration requirements

Experience as a functional lead in the following areas: Recruiting, Talent and Performance Management
Experience implementing Academic and Activity Pay
Experience with 3rd party integration providers
Experience with Workday calculated fields
Advanced MS Excel Skills (formulas, pivot tables, v lookups) and MS Office Skills
SHRM, PRH, SPHR, CEBS certification a plus

Additional Information

CONSULTING SKILLS
Show that you have the ability to manage project scope and client expectations
Be on top of things by taking the initiative to follow-through on assignments and issue resolution
Think outside the box and show you have the ability to develop creative solutions
Be a good teammate by clearly and effectively communicating with your project team and your client
Be a good communicator by consistently producing clear, concise and accurate status reports
Know when and how to address your clients and build confidence and trust with them
Know when the details are important by displaying effective analytical skills
Quality and reputation matters, be in the game by showing your dedication to success

About the Company

Sierra-Cedar

Oracle ERP implementations with AWS hosting

Sierra-Cedar delivers end-to-end Oracle ERP services for enterprise clients across higher education, public sector, healthcare, and commercial markets. Its offerings span consulting, managed services, and hosting (private cloud and AWS) to implement and support Oracle ERP applications. The company differentiates itself through a long-standing Oracle partnership, a deep bench of veteran Oracle professionals, extensive AWS hosting capabilities, and a consistent, personalized SLA across client sizes. Its goal is to provide reliable, mission-critical Oracle Cloud Application implementations and hosting that deliver measurable value and predictable outcomes.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Alpharetta, GA
Founded: 1995

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