About this Sr. Workday HCM Consultant (Contract) role at Meridian Partners
About Meridian
Meridian is an 11-time Inc. 5000 honoree and one of the nation's fastest-growing small businesses — and a certified Workday Services Partner and SAP Services Partner. For more than two decades, we've delivered enterprise solutions that are efficient, scalable, and aligned to each client's mission, guided by an unwavering commitment to integrity, excellence, and client-centered service.
We proudly serve state and local governments, federal agencies, and K–12 organizations, giving our team exposure to meaningful work that directly improves communities and public services nationwide. We show up with empathy, collaborate as true partners, and bring the resilience and adaptability needed to navigate even the most complex challenges.
If you're looking to grow your career inside a team that values learning, innovation, and a genuine collaborative spirit — Meridian is the place for you!
Sr. Workday HCM Consultant (C2C)
C2C - Contract position - Approximately 20 hours/week
100% Remote - must reside within the United States
The Opportunity
Meridian Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Workday HCM Consultant to join our growing Workday Practice and provide hands-on delivery support across multiple client engagements to increase delivery capacity. This is an execution-focused consulting role for someone who enjoys solving complex issues and helping clients successfully implement and optimize Workday HCM.
Working alongside experienced Workday leaders, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality solutions throughout the implementation lifecycle—from configuration and testing through deployment and post-production support. Success in this role requires strong functional expertise, adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to independently own assigned work while collaborating closely with project teams.
If you're someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, thrives in a fast-paced consulting environment, and takes pride in delivering exceptional client outcomes, we'd love to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Execute assigned Workday HCM configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and support activities.
- Support multiple projects based on business needs and leadership priorities.
- Investigate and resolve Workday HCM issues.
- Complete assigned tasks and deliverables within established timelines.
- Support business process configuration, testing, and documentation.
- Assist with issue resolution, defect remediation, and system enhancements.
- Provide regular progress updates and proactively communicate blockers.
- Follow established project direction, standards, and priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Active Workday HCM Implementer Certification is REQUIRED
- 3+ years' Workday full-cycle implementation experience
- Ability to configure, test, troubleshoot, and resolve functional issues independently.
- Participation in at least 2 end-to-end Workday implementation projects, including configuration, testing, and deployment support.
- 1+ years leading workstream implementations
- Ability to work standard East Coast hours
Pay Transparency
Compensation for roles at Meridian varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific practice, role, skillset, and level of experience. As required by law, Meridian provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired.
Hourly Wage Range is $100/hr - $125/hr for this specific role.
Why You’ll Love Working at Meridian
- A collaborative, people-first culture rooted in empathy, respect, and shared purpose
- Generous time off and flexible remote environment that supports resilience and balance
- 401(k) with company match that immediately vests
- Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, caregiver/adoption support, financial coaching, EAP
- Company-paid life insurance
- Continuous learning and growth opportunities that fuel innovation and career development
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. No third-party agencies or submissions will be accepted.
Applicants have rights under the following Federal Employment Laws: Family Medical Leave Act , U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
