Job Details

RGP is seeking a senior Workday Talent & Performance Management functional consultant to support our client's People Technology organization as part of a managed services engagement supporting the Workday platform. The consultant will provide functional expertise, operational support, configuration guidance, reporting development, and issue resolution for Workday Talent and Performance Management processes. The role will directly support the execution of 2026 performance management cycle including quarterly check-ins, upward feedback, colleague input, growth objectives tracking, talent action planning, and performance review calibration preparation. The consultant will partner closely with: Technology, HR Business Partners, Talent Management teams, HR Operations leadership. The objective is to ensure Workday talent processes run smoothly, reporting is accurate, and HR stakeholders are supported throughout the performance management cycle.

1. Workday Talent & Performance Cycle Support

• Support configuration and execution of the Workday Talent processes including: Quarterly Check-Ins, Upward Feedback collection, Colleague Input, Growth Objectives tracking, Talent Action Planning

• Performance Review cycle preparation, Calibration readiness

• Validate and maintain Workday business process frameworks

• Review and update templates, forms, and workflow routing

• Monitor participation and completion rates across organizations

• Support HR partners, managers, and employees using Workday processes

• Troubleshoot system issues impacting submissions or workflow execution

• Provide reporting and metrics to HR leadership

2. Workday Functional Configuration Support

• Provide hands-on functional support across Workday Talent capabilities: Performance Reviews, Feedback and Continuous Performance, Goals and Growth Objectives, Talent Reviews, Succession Planning (if applicable), Employee and Manager self-service workflows

• Configuration validation

• Business process adjustments

• Template updates

• Security troubleshooting

• Integration awareness (downstream reporting or analytics)

• Workday release impact analysis

3. Talent Process Monitoring & Reporting

• Develop and maintain reporting to support the performance cycle.

• Monitoring check-in and review completion rates

• Generating talent reporting for HR leadership

• Data exports for talent planning discussions

• Workday report writing

• Ensuring data integrity across talent processes

• Providing insights into performance participation and trends

4. Provide operational support to maintain Workday system stability.

• Investigate and resolve functional issues

• Support HR partners with system troubleshooting

• Maintain issue logs and resolution documentation

• Coordinate with Workday support teams as needed

• Document system improvement opportunities

5. Work closely with stakeholders including: People Technology leadership, HR Operations, HR Business Partners, Talent Management leaders,

• Participating in weekly operational meetings

• Supporting governance reporting

• Communicating system updates and issues

• Documenting recommendations for process improvements

• 5-8+ years Workday HCM experience

• 3-5+ years focused on Workday Talent / Performance Management

• Strong experience with: Performance Reviews, Feedback, Goals, Talent Review, Check-Ins / Continuous Performance

• Hands-on configuration experience preferred

• Workday Business Process Framework

• Workday reporting (advanced reporting preferred)

• Workday release management awareness

• Workday Talent & Performance Certification

• Workday HCM Certification

• Experience supporting large global Workday tenants

• Industry Experience: Life sciences, Pharmaceutical (preferred)

• Large global organization experience

• Complex HR governance environments

• Experience supporting global HR processes across multiple regions (EMEA / APAC) is a plus.

• Strong HR process understanding

• Excellent stakeholder communication

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Experience working in managed services or post-implementation support environments

• Supported multiple Workday performance cycles

• Hands-on Workday Talent configuration experience

• Experience supporting HR leadership during talent reviews and calibration

• Ability to operate in a support + enhancement managed services model

• An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.

• Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors. ?

• Total Rewards include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).

At RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long-term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration.

Our values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human-centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It's time to rethink how work gets done. Dare to Work Differently® with RGP.

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply. ?