Senior Consultant - Workday Benefits
Makse Group is where innovation meets impact. We’re not just consultants; we’re problem-solvers and trailblazers, empowering clients with Workday solutions that transform their businesses. Our culture thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We take on challenges together, support each other’s growth, and celebrate every milestone.
Looking to advance your career, work with cutting-edge solutions, and join a team that values your potential? Welcome to Makse Group.
The expected pay range for this position is $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 USD annually, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.With 2+ years of hands-on Workday HCM experience, specializing in Workday Benefits, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality implementations, optimizations, and support for our clients. This role requires strong functional knowledge of Workday Benefits, a solid understanding of benefits administration and compliance, and the ability to work effectively with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
The ideal candidate can translate regulatory, eligibility, and plan design requirements into scalable, best-practice Workday configurations. You will contribute to full-cycle project delivery, from discovery and design through configuration, testing, and deployment, ensuring clients achieve compliance, enrollment efficiency, and a positive employee experience.
Your hands-on expertise will help organizations effectively manage open enrollment, life events, plan eligibility, and integrations with carriers, while maximizing the value of their Workday investment.
Responsibilities
Configure and implement Workday Benefits solutions, ensuring alignment with client benefit plan structures and compliance requirements.
Collaborate with clients to gather requirements, analyze needs, and design solutions that align with best practices.
Support and troubleshoot integrations with payroll, insurance carriers, and COBRA administrators.
Assist with benefits testing cycles, including open enrollment and life event processing.
Provide guidance on compliance with ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other benefits regulations.
Work closely with other functional areas to ensure seamless end-to-end benefits administration.
Assist in creating documentation, training materials, and knowledge transfer sessions for client teams.
Stay current on Workday releases and industry trends to recommend enhancements.
Requirements
2+ years of hands-on Workday HCM experience, with a strong focus on Workday Benefits.
Experience in configuring, testing, and deploying Workday Benefits solutions.
Understanding of benefits regulations (ACA, HIPAA, COBRA), plan structures, eligibility rules, and data exchange requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail in configuration and testing.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and project teams.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a project team environment.
Workday HCM – Benefits certification preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
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