Workday Associate Consultant

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At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.

With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.

Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.

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Workday Associate Consultant

Job Summary

The Workday Associate Consultant supports the implementation, configuration, and optimization of Workday solutions for clients. This role involves working closely with senior consultants and client stakeholders to gather requirements, configure system components, perform testing, and provide post-implementation support. The Associate Consultant is expected to develop strong functional and/or technical expertise in Workday modules such as HCM, Payroll, Finance, or Integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements from clients.
• Support the configuration and deployment of Workday modules (e.g., HCM, Recruiting, Absence, Finance).
• Perform system testing, including unit testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Help troubleshoot system issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Participate in data migration activities, including data validation and reconciliation.
• Prepare documentation, including configuration workbooks, process flows, and user guides.
• Support integration activities (e.g., inbound/outbound interfaces, EIBs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide post-go-live support and help resolve production issues.
• Stay up to date with Workday releases, features, and best practices.

Knowledge, Education, Certification, Skills & Technical Proficiencies

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in technical, business, or financial discipline.

• If not already a holder of the relevant Workday Certification, successful completion of appropriate Workday Certification(s) is a requirement of the role, as well as on-going successful re-certification.

• Additional Workday certifications may be required.

• Proven consultative skills to guide client and internal discussions to agreement of solutions in a timely manner.

• Experience implementing complex, practical business solutions under multiple deadlines.

• Able to prioritize and organize increasingly complex work to ensure overall timeliness and quality standards.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt to frequent change.

• Proven experience working creatively and analytically in a dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated advanced experience with Excel and PowerPoint.

• Exhibits problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting issues and escalates as appropriate.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including clear articulation of complex messages and requirements.

• Demonstrated commitment and achievement to delivery excellence and client satisfaction.

• Proven experience demonstrating initiative and curiosity to build skills in other areas.

At Strada, our values guide everything we do:

• Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
• Care About Our Work and Our People – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.