Job Description
Our story
At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to "Be Alight."
Our Values:
Champion People-be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.
Grow with purpose-Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.
Be Alight-act with integrity, be real, and empower others.
It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team's expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.
With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity, and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.
Learn more at careers.alight.com.
Job Summary
*Active Workday certifications in Recruiting, Learning, and/or Talent are a requirement for this role.*
Primarily responsible for ensuring timely and quality execution of client deliverables and consulting with clients on Workday projects. Possesses a broad understanding of cross-functional touchpoints and their impacts within the Workday system to effectively develop solutions to complex problems/projects across multiple domains or clients. Consults without supervision on complex projects, and/or lead Medium Enterprise or Large Enterprise projects depending on domain area(s) specialty. Participates in client sales meetings as a Subject Matter Expert.
Key Responsibilities
Consulting with external clients and participates independently in all stages of the Workday project lifecycle, from planning and design phases through testing and deployment for Workday Recruiting, Talent and Learning Domains by developing solutions to complex problems/projects across multiple domains or clients.
Leading small to large client deliverables effectively from start to finish across multiple, concurrent projects utilizing Alight's quality standards and consulting methodology.
Integrating with other areas across Alight and functions to provide a complete solution.
Consulting on impact of decisions to operating post-implementation and downstream systems.
Managing self and team member(s) work to project scope, timeline, risk and budget.
Coordinating with others when applicable.
Listening to client requests, assessing actual client needs, providing subjective matter expertise, proposing alternatives, and recommending solution(s). Depending on the scope of the project, may coach team members to execute same.
Discussing and articulating to clients lessons learned from previous client experience, Workday best practices as well as Alight's Point of View regularly. Depending on the scope of the project may coach team members to execute the same.
Identifying trouble spots for clients and recommending solutions proactively.
Contributing to the development of internal resources via mentoring, coaching, and directing work.
Participating in and may lead internal business initiatives to assist the organization in building our Alight brand and collateral, including but not limited to internal domain groups, chats, and training.
Demonstrating comprehensive understanding and championing project methodology and Alight best practices.
Participating in building the Alight Brand by participating in Workday ecosystem product groups/chats and contributing advanced thinking and sharing of ideas within the ecosystem.
Becoming an expert in the Workday product suite, serving as Subject Matter Expert in 2-3 Functional Areas, with a broad-based knowledge of human capital management or financials, while also being able to architect solutions within a specific area(s).
Developing working relationships with other members of the project team and management as well as external clients. Sharing knowledge and information through regular communications and facilitation.
Using strong presentation, communication, listening, and consultative skills to guide and drive discussions.
Participating in client sales meetings, assisting with collateral creation where needed.
Creating work estimates and solutions for small to large bodies of work.
Knowledge, Education, Certification, Skills & Technical Proficiencies
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in technical, business, or financial discipline
Workday certification and deep knowledge in HCM, Recruiting, Talent, or Learning at the time of hire as well as ongoing successful re-certification is a requirement of the role
Additional Workday certifications may be required
Proven consultative skills to guide client and internal discussions to agreement of solutions promptly
Experience implementing complex, practical business solutions under multiple deadlines
Ability to be effectively and actively engage on multiple, concurrent projects
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
Demonstrated advanced experience with Excel and PowerPoint
Exhibits problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting issues and escalating them as appropriate
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including clear articulation of complex messages and requirements
Proven experience demonstrating initiative and curiosity to build skills in other areas by leveraging available training and Workday documentation
4-5 years of relevant Workday experience required
Previous consulting experience preferred either as an internal consultant or with a consulting/software organization in another ERP application (e.g. PeopleSoft)
1-2 years of leading work through others
Experience defining global HR business and systems strategy, developing system requirements, and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines
Flexible Working
So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible.Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 5 years in a row.
Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet, and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, well-being and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.
By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.
Diversity Policy Statement
Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.
Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
Salary Pay Range
Minimum :
90,200 USD
Maximum :
143,100 USD
Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit:
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
affirmative action employer.
Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an
