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.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions.
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About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.