Job Description
Roles: Workday AI Consultant
Location: Detroit, MI - Remote
Long Term Contract - 12 Months Extendable
Rate: DOE
Must have Skills:
We are seeking a Workday AI Consultant with exceptional thought leadership capabilities and deep technical understanding. The ideal candidate will drive the strategic adoption, integration, and optimization of AI-powered solutions within the Workday ecosystem, while influencing industry best practices and guiding both clients and internal teams toward transformative outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Thought Leadership: Serve as a subject matter expert in Workday AI, Proactively identify trends and understanding of Workday Illuminate, translating insights into actionable strategies.
Client Engagement: Advise clients on the design, implementation, and enhancement of Workday AI capabilities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and maximizing return on investment.
Technical Solutioning: Lead the architecture, configuration, and deployment of AI-driven features within Workday modules (e.g., HCM, Finance, Payroll). May also Troubleshoot complex technical issues and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
Innovation & Enablement: Mentor and upskill internal teams on AI advancements within Workday. Drive continuous improvement by developing proof-of-concepts and piloting new functionalities.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, and executive leadership, to ensure seamless project delivery and customer satisfaction.
Governance & Best Practices: Establish and enforce standards, methodologies, and documentation for Workday AI deployments, ensuring compliance and data integrity.
Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of hands-on experience with Workday platforms, including at least 2 years focused on AI/ML integrations.
Demonstrated track record of thought leadership and consulting in the HRIS or ERP domain
Advanced understanding of AI concepts, machine learning algorithms, and their application within enterprise SaaS environments.
Proficiency in Workday Studio, Workday Extend, and relevant APIs; experience with Python, R, or other programming languages is a plus.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
Workday certification(s) preferred.