[Hiring] Workday Post Production Services Consultant @Cognizant

Role Description

The Post-Production Services (PPS) Consultant is an experienced professional in Workday post-production, who is familiar with consulting practice. This role provides staff augmentation by placing experienced Workday resources into client HR or Finance teams. They support the client’s workload, fill capability gaps, and build trust by being reliable and easy to work with. As a Workday PPS Consultant, they will bring their technical skills (Workday HCM, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, etc.), ability to keep the business context in sight, and a roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic to a team with a positive, can-do attitude, a collaborative culture, and a passion for helping our clients to be successful.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver reliable day‑to‑day Workday support by owning Tier 2/3 issues, BAU activities, backlog reduction, and enhancements end‑to‑end.
• Build trust through consistency by acting as a stable, long‑term extension of the client’s HR, Finance, or IT stakeholders.
• Grow capability while keeping the work engaging by building deep Workday expertise across HCM and related modules.
• Protect delivery quality and grow Cognizant capability by absorbing complex BAU work from project teams.
• Act as the client’s link into PPS by working closely with SDMs to align needs across AMS, CVS, and staff augmentation.
• Strengthen PPS as a credible, scalable service by representing Cognizant well inside client organisations.

Duties & Tasks

• Deliver day‑to‑day Workday support for assigned clients, primarily in staff augmentation roles.
• Own Tier 2/3 functional issues and enhancements end‑to‑end, from problem definition through configuration, testing, deployment, and stabilisation.
• Work directly with client HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions in Workday.
• Apply Workday best practices sensibly, balancing standard approaches with client context.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer with client teams, helping them understand solutions and build confidence.
• Maintain strong functional expertise in Workday HCM and build working knowledge across related areas.
• Stay current with Workday releases and product direction and apply relevant changes in live client environments.
• Act as a visible and professional representative of Cognizant within client organisations.
• Collaborate closely with PPS SDMs to align work with AMS and CVS services.
• Mentor junior consultants and support the development of sustainable onshore capability within Cognizant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ experience as a Workday consultant or a Workday lead in a client environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Workday HCM, plus exposure to areas such as Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, Payroll, and Absence.
• Comfortable going deep into the detail, while still understanding the bigger picture.
• Clear communicator who can explain options, trade‑offs, and outcomes in plain language.
• Confident working directly with clients and managing expectations day to day.
• Organised, analytical, and able to juggle multiple priorities without constant supervision.

Benefits

• Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas.
• Opportunity to do great work.
• Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit.
• Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement.
• Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
• An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs.

Company Description

• Work as One: We think beyond roles, relying on each other’s strengths to win as a team.
• Raise the Bar: We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver.
• Dare to Innovate: We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what’s possible.
• Do the Right Thing: We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice.
• Own It: We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.