Cognizant Workday - Human Capital Management Associate Consultant

Cognizant • Augusta, ME • 17h ago

About Cognizant Workday

Cognizant Workday practice is recruiting for upcoming graduates who are looking for an exciting, entry level consulting opportunity starting in the summer of 2027. We proudly partner with Workday, one of the leading cloud-based software solutions for HR, finance and payroll management.

About the role

As a Workday HCM Analyst, you will make an impact by helping customers get the most out of their Workday HCM implementation as part of a project team, supporting all phases of Workday system implementations. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant Workday practice and work collaboratively with customers, Lead Consultants and Engagement Managers.

In this role, you will

Partner closely with your team and customers to achieve excellence in each phase of your projects

Assist Lead Consultants in gathering business requirements, designing and prototyping, testing and implementing business solutions

Participate in Workday HCM implementation activities including discovery, architecture, configuration, documentation, testing and project review sessions, and configure the system to customer requirements

Provide consistent follow-through and frequently update your project Lead and Engagement Manager on timelines, tasks, risks and responsibilities

Stay current with Workday updates and project changes, and seek out opportunities to grow your skillset and professional development

Work model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Plano, TX.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Human Resources Management, HRIS, Business Administration/Management or a related field

Strong communication, presentation and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

A passion for exceptional customer service

Willingness to travel to customer sites when needed

These will help you stand out

Up to 1 year of work experience in a professional environment

A growth mindset, with curiosity and a desire to learn and grow

Initiative and accountability, taking ownership of commitments and following through

Resilience and adaptability when working through challenges

Self-awareness and the ability to adapt your approach to work effectively with others

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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