The Principal Consultant, Workday Talent is a client-facing implementation leader responsible for designing, configuring, and deploying Workday Talent solutions. This role focuses exclusively on client delivery and execution across full lifecycle implementations.
The ideal candidate brings deep functional expertise in Workday Talent and can confidently lead complex design discussions, drive configuration strategy, and ensure successful go-lives.
This role is remote-first with travel aligned to client needs.
Responsibilities
Client Implementation Leadership
Lead end-to-end Workday Talent implementations for external clients
Facilitate discovery and design workshops
Translate business requirements into scalable Workday Talent solutions
Provide subject matter expertise across Talent & Performance, Succession, Talent Reviews, Skills, and Career
Solution Design & Configuration
Own functional design documentation
Lead configuration of Workday Talent modules
Validate system design with client stakeholders
Partner with Integration and Technical teams to support data loads and integrations
Testing & Deployment
Develop and execute testing strategy
Support user acceptance testing (UAT)
Guide clients through go-live readiness
Troubleshoot and resolve configuration issues
Client Advisory
Provide best practice recommendations aligned to Workday functionality
Ensure alignment between system configuration and client talent strategy
Support release management discussions related to Workday updates
Travel Expectations
Travel up to 20-30%, depending on client requirements
Travel typically tied to key milestones such as design workshops or go-live
Majority of delivery conducted virtually
Requirements
5+ years of hands-on Workday Talent implementation experience
Active Workday Talent & Performance certification required
Experience leading full lifecycle Workday implementations
Strong understanding of performance management, succession planning, and talent review processes
Ability to lead client workshops and executive-level conversations
Consulting experience strongly preferred
What Sets You Apart
Experience implementing Skills Cloud and Career Hub
Experience with global or multi-entity implementations
Strong reporting and analytics expertise within Workday Talent
Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
Why The Groove
Remote-first flexibility
High-growth consulting environment
Competitive compensation and performance incentives
Opportunity to lead complex, high-impact Workday Talent implementations
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Benefits
Remote work options
Additional Information
Job Description:
About The Groove
The Groove is a modern Workday consulting firm built on deep expertise, strong client relationships, and a people-first culture. We partner with organizations to design and deliver transformational solutions across Workday HCM, Financials, and Talent. As we continue to expand our Talent practice, we are seeking a Principal Consultant with deep Workday Talent expertise to lead complex engagements and drive exceptional client outcomes.
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