Workday Core HCM Product Manager

Workday Core HCM Product Manager

Anywhere

Type: Contract

Category: Product Management

Industry: Technology

Workplace Type: Remote

Reference ID: JN -072025-102839

Date Posted: 01/09/2026

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Description:

100% Remote

Our client is looking for a Workday Core HCM Product Manager.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $70 - $80 / hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for Workday HCM modules such as Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll.

• Lead configuration and enhancement of Workday modules, including stakeholder engagement, requirement gathering, and solution design.

• Manage data migrations, EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builder), and reporting/dashboard development.

• Conduct business process audits and apply optimization strategies to streamline workflows and reduce processing time.

• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and Compliance teams to ensure accurate data capture and regulatory compliance.

• Support Workday releases by testing new features, documenting changes, and training end users

• Own the product lifecycle from ideation to delivery for Workday HCM and related modules.

• Define product roadmaps aligned with business KPIs and user needs.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, IT, Engineering) to design and implement scalable solutions.

• Lead Workday module implementations and enhancements, including Talent, Performance, Payroll, and Recruiting.

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and oversee testing, deployment, and adoption.

• Monitor product performance and user feedback to drive continuous improvement

Experience Requirements:

• Workday Core HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, and Benefits configuration

• EIBs, Calculated Fields, Report Writer, BIRT

• Workflow design, security roles, and compliance (e.g., SOX, FMLA)

• Stakeholder engagement and change management

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( [email protected] , 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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