Workday Solutions Associate (pre-sales) Remote

Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.

Workday Solutions Associate

Strada partners with clients to enable organizational transformation through the deployment of Workday, a next generation Software as a Service (SaaS)-based solution.  As a Workday Solutions Associate, you will collaborate with sales executives to understand the competitive Workday landscape and sales pipeline, support scoping efforts to ensure an accurate and appropriate solutions are achieved for customers in a cost-effective manner, and execute Alight’s go to market approach by responding to client RFPs/RFIs. Workday Solutions Associates play an integral role by working with multiple clients across a wide spectrum of industries to address business challenges and needs. At Alight, we are committed to investing in your future by providing the training, coaching, and hands on experience you need to effectively connect with clients and jumpstart your career.

The Role

• Partnering with Sales Executives to gather client requirements and understand their strategic vision

• Coordinating project scoping with Sales Executives, Solution Architects, and Delivery SMEs

• Leveraging Workday knowledge/expertise to complete due diligence and prepare content for sales meetings

• Collaborating with Solution Architects to document detailed system estimates for solutions and offerings

• Supporting Sales Executives and Solution Architects in review of Statement of Work 

• Creating content for RFPs/RFIs and sales presentations including timelines, estimates and scope assumptions

• Owning maintenance and modification of business development tools including content for proposals and SOWs

• Leveraging problem solving skills to manage issues and risks

• Participating in internal Strada initiatives to support innovation and enable continuous career growth

The Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business or other relevant field of study

• 1 - 3 years of prior work experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proven ability to thrive and excel in a lean, fast-paced, dynamic environment with high performance expectations

• Able to multi- task, work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Focused on attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proven ability to learn new tools, technologies, and methodologies

• Ability to work with multiple teams including sales and delivery

• Flexible within the role and displays a willingness to get involved in appropriate tasks as requested from time to time

• Able to demonstrate customer management / service skills

• Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently as well as work well in groups

• Workday HCM or Financials certification preferred

• Human Capital Management, Financial Management, Enterprise Resource Planning software knowledge is a plus (i.e. Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday)

• If not already a holder of the relevant Workday Certification, successful completion of appropriate Workday Certification(s) is a requirement of the role 

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options. 

By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test.  You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law.   In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.
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We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

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Pay Transparency Statement: Strada considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Strada makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Strada also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: https://bit.ly/3Viqv69

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.