Jr Associate Functional Consultant

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We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

Workday’s Professional Services organization guides customers through every phase of adopting our global, cloud-based enterprise platform. As an Associate Functional Consultant, you will partner directly with clients across diverse sectors—including financial services, technology, healthcare, education, and manufacturing—to turn complex business needs into seamless Workday solutions.

About the Role

We are seeking recent college graduates eager to launch a career in enterprise software consulting. In this role, you will join collaborative project teams to configure, test, and deploy Workday applications. You will learn Workday’s implementation methodology from the ground up, including AI models and tools, building hands-on expertise in enterprise workflows, system configuration, and client-facing delivery.

Key Responsibilities

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Requirements & Analysis: Partner with senior consultants to gather, map, and document client business processes across Human Capital Management (HCM), Payroll, or Financials.

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Functional Configuration: Configure business processes, tenant setups, security parameters, and custom reports aligned with client specifications.

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Prototyping & Testing: Build and refine prototype environments, conduct solution walkthroughs, and assist clients throughout User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

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Delivery & Execution: Complete assigned work packages within allocated project hours, tracking tasks diligently alongside Project Managers.

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Client Enablement: Support training and knowledge-transfer sessions to ensure client teams can confidently run and maintain their Workday environment.

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AI Tooling Integration: Leverage AI agents provided by Workday to accelerate implementation and improve deliverable quality.

How Success is Measured

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Utilization: Achieving target utilization (typically 70%–80%) across active client engagements.

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Quality & On-Time Delivery: Delivering assigned configurations accurately within scope and budgeted hours.

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Customer Satisfaction: Customer satisfaction.

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Use of AI: Use of AI.

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Core Competency Growth: Achieving mandatory Workday product certifications.

About You

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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