Workday Benefits Associate Consultant

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Are you looking to join a dynamic company that truly values their employees, offers great benefits, and has a “people first” culture? At ERPA, we encourage our employees to be innovative and welcome new ideas. Empathy, responsibility, passion, and agility are the values that ERPA emulates in the workplace and seeks in our employees. ERPA is a client-focused technology services firm committed to maximizing the value of our clients' Workday investments. We specialize in implementing Workday solutions for higher education and government organizations, while also providing comprehensive, ongoing support for clients across diverse industries. Our team partners closely with clients to optimize their Workday environments, offering services such as application management, Workday evolution and expansions (Phase X implementations), follow-on solutions, analytics, and continuously enhance the user experience. Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity available for a Workday Benefits Associate Consultant on our Workday HCM team! The Workday Benefits Associate Consultant will be responsible for ensuring the successful production support (post go-live) for the Benefits module and quickly develop into other functional areas under the HCM umbrella such as: HCM Core, Core Compensation, and Advanced Compensation (merit, bonus, stock), Talent/Performance, Recruiting, and Learning. Consultants in this role should also be comfortable troubleshooting or navigating Workday Security and be able to build custom reports. This role will actively contribute to the development of ERPA’s Workday AMS practice and should showcase innovation, strategic thinking and have the drive to make ERPA a Workday partner of choice. Key Responsibilities: • Act as a Workday consulting resource on multiple client engagements with limited direction • Understand client business requirements and provide guidance throughout design, configuration and prototype, and assist clients with testing and move to Production efforts • Support clients during Annual Events such as: Annual Talent/Performance, Merit, Open Enrollment, ACA, etc. as needed • Partner with Engagement Managers to keep them informed of project status, changes, etc. • Collaborate with cross-functional counterparts to ensure clear lines of communication and project alignment • Accurately maintain forecast in a timely manner • Stay up to date on industry knowledge, Workday enhancements, and be able to advise on Workday best practices • Build strong relationships with clients, gained through trust and exceptional customer service Experience and Education Requirements: • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience working in a Workday Benefits role is required • Employment is contingent upon obtaining the following required Workday certifications with implementer access: Workday HCM Core and Workday Benefits. • All required Workday certifications must remain in Active status throughout employment with ERPA. • Strong organizational skills are required. Must be able to manage multiple clients, projects, work types, priorities, and meet deadlines. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. • Ability to quickly understand Workday HCM + Benefits processes and touch points. • Eager to grow, learn and proactively develop through both independent solutioning along with coaching and guidance provided by mentoring consultants. • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as thrive in a team environment, coupled with a desire to have fun while building something new (required) Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job. Applicants are considered for all positions in accordance with statutes and regulations concerning non-discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. ERPA is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a substance and tobacco free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing the pre-employment drug screen and background investigation which may include reference checks, criminal background investigation, and when applicable licensing verification. Location: USA, Canada or Mexico Sponsorship: Open to candidates who require sponsorship transfer If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Apply tot his job

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