Workday Consultant Jobs

Workday Consultant jobs are open across healthcare, finance, higher education, and enterprise technology, from junior implementation roles to senior principal and program lead positions, with specializations in HCM, Financials, and integrations. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles91+
Top stateIllinois
Top employerHuron Consulting
Top cityChicago, IL
Work type60% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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VMC Soft Technologies, Inc
Workday Consultant
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VMC Soft Technologies, Inc
Added 1mo ago
Workday Consultant
VMC Soft Technologies, Inc
Houston, Texas
Business Analysis
Finance
Accounting
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Business Analyst
Tax
$65/hr
On-Site
None

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Collabera
Remote Position :: Workday Consultant
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Collabera
Added 2mo ago
Remote Position :: Workday Consultant
Collabera
Knoxville, Tennessee
Human Resources
Consulting & Professional Services
Remote (US)
Other

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Reliable Software Resources Inc
Workday Consultant
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Reliable Software Resources Inc
Added 2mo ago
Workday Consultant
Reliable Software Resources Inc
New York, New York
Human Resources
Consulting & Professional Services
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
On-Site
Associate's

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The Planet Group
Independent Workday Consultant
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The Planet Group
Added 8mo ago
Independent Workday Consultant
The Planet Group
Consulting & Professional Services
Human Resources
Remote (US)
None
201-500

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Avaap
Workday Principal Consultant
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Avaap
Added 6d ago
Workday Principal Consultant
Avaap
Remote
Consulting & Professional Services
Human Resources
Finance
Accounting
Tax
$140k - $180k/yr
Hybrid
None

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Workday Consultant Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Huron Consulting
    Huron Consulting24
  • Workday
    Workday17
  • GlobalPoint
    GlobalPoint8
  • Cognizant
    Cognizant6
  • Protiviti
    Protiviti6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software48
  • Consulting & Professional Services37
  • Staffing & Recruiting7
  • Accounting & Auditing3
  • Human Resources1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in workday consultant jobs.

  • Hands-on experience configuring one or more Workday modules such as HCM, Financials, or Payroll
  • Active Workday certification in at least one functional or technical area
  • Experience leading or supporting full-lifecycle Workday implementations from discovery to go-live
  • Ability to gather business requirements and translate them into Workday configuration decisions
  • Proficiency with Workday reporting tools including calculated fields, composite reports, or BIRT
  • Bachelor's degree in information systems, business, human resources, or a related field

Tips for Your Workday Consultant Job Search

Tailor your resume to Workday modules

List each Workday module you've configured by name, such as Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, or Adaptive Planning. Recruiters filter resumes by module, so a generic 'Workday experience' line gets skipped while a specific module list gets noticed.

Highlight your Workday certification status

Workday certifications expire and require annual recertification, so note both the certification name and the year it's current through. Hiring managers distinguish between consultants who are certified now and those who were certified years ago.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists workday consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by deployment phase

Some roles focus on net-new implementations, others on post-production optimization or tenant management. Read each job description carefully and apply to roles that match the phase you've spent the most time in, since interviewers will probe that depth.

Quantify your implementation scope

Describe past projects with concrete scope details: number of business processes configured, employee population size, or go-live timeline. These specifics let interviewers assess whether your experience scales to their project, which a vague 'large implementation' never does.

Prepare for a Workday-specific scenario round

Most technical interviews include a live or take-home scenario where you walk through a configuration decision, a report build, or an integration design. Practice explaining your reasoning out loud, not just arriving at the right answer, since interviewers evaluate your methodology as much as your output.

Workday Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most workday consultants?

The companies hiring the most workday consultants right now include Huron Consulting, Workday, and GlobalPoint, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Consulting firms and large healthcare systems consistently account for a high share of active postings.

How many workday consultant jobs are remote?

About 40% of workday consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the configuration-heavy nature of the role, which rarely requires on-site presence outside of go-live weeks. Technical integration and report-writing roles tend to have the highest share of fully remote arrangements, while change management and training-focused positions more often require some in-person work.

How do you become a workday consultant?

Start by gaining exposure to Workday through an employer that runs it, then pursue formal Workday certification through an authorized training partner or a consulting firm's onboarding program. Build hands-on experience in at least one module, document the implementations you've contributed to, and apply to consulting roles that match your functional area. Most consultants enter through either a staffing firm placement or an internal IT role at a Workday-using organization.

Can you get a workday consultant job without much experience?

Yes, entry points exist for candidates with limited direct experience, particularly through consulting firms that run structured Workday training programs for new hires. A background in HR, finance, or IT administration helps, and completing Workday's community training or a third-party bootcamp demonstrates initiative. Roles focused on testing, data migration, or user acceptance support are often more accessible starting points than full configuration or architecture positions.

What does the workday consultant interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter screen covering your module experience and availability, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on past project scope and methodology. Most firms include a technical round where you walk through a configuration scenario or explain an integration design decision. Final rounds often involve a panel with a delivery lead or client-facing stakeholder who evaluates how you communicate trade-offs to non-technical audiences.

Where can I find and apply to workday consultant jobs?

You can find and apply to workday consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your module experience and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.

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