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KPMG

Senior Associate, Workday Security

Denver, CO

$96K - $206K/yr

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Workday Security to join our Advisory Technology ... Project or team lead experience within a consulting firm is preferred and demonstrated excellent ...

KPMG

Senior Associate, Workday Security

Albany, NY · On-site

$96K - $206K/yr

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Workday Security to join our Advisory Technology ... Project or team lead experience within a consulting firm is preferred and demonstrated excellent ...

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How much do workday associate consultant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for workday associate consultant in the United States is $80,827.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $105,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Workday Associate Consultant?

Workday Associate Consultants are entry-level professionals who help organizations implement, configure, and optimize Workday's cloud-based HR and financial management software. They work closely with clients to understand their business needs, assist in deploying Workday solutions, and provide ongoing support. Their responsibilities include system configuration, data migration, testing, and user training. Typically, they collaborate with more experienced consultants and project managers to ensure successful Workday implementation projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Workday Associate Consultant?

To thrive as a Workday Associate Consultant, you need a background in HR, finance, or IT, with a bachelor's degree and experience in business process analysis. Familiarity with Workday HCM or Financials modules, and relevant certifications such as Workday Pro or Partner Certification, are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and adaptability enable effective client interactions and successful project delivery. These skills and qualifications are crucial for accurately configuring solutions and ensuring client satisfaction in a fast-evolving cloud environment.

What are some common challenges faced by Workday Associate Consultants during client implementations?

Workday Associate Consultants often encounter challenges such as adapting to rapidly changing client requirements, managing tight project timelines, and ensuring data accuracy during system configuration and migration. Since implementations involve coordinating with various stakeholders—including HR, IT, and finance teams—strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Additionally, learning to navigate Workday’s complex modules while adhering to industry best practices can be demanding, but these experiences also provide valuable hands-on learning and growth opportunities.
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Infographic showing various Workday Associate Consultant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Part Time. Highlights an 65% In-person, 14% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,827 per year, or $38.9 per hour.

Transformation - Workday Senior Associate

Grant Thornton

Chicago, IL • On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Grant Thornton rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

9th of 23 rated bookkeepers and accountants

Job description

As a Workday Senior Associate, you'll perform advisory and implementation services to address business needs throughout client organizations for the Technology Transformation Practice - all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. 
From day one, you'll be empowered by the greater Transformation team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more confidently. 

Your day-to-day may include:

  • Assist in full life cycle implementations including planning, design, & build phases
  • Responsible for documenting business requirements, system design and transformational goals
  • Configure applications and conduct iterative unit testing
  • Help to create training materials and quick reference guides to support user adoption 
  • Conduct training classes to prepare end users for deployment
  • Provide post-production support
  • Assist with full life cycle implementations
  • Assist teams in the identification of business requirements, functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures
  • Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
  • Other duties as assigned

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, SCM, Workday Technology, MIS or related field required
  • Minimum 2 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level
  • Experience with a full life cycle implementation of Workday or similar applications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of software development lifecycles, key metrics, and reports
  • Experience installing/configuring/implementing Workday Applications
  • Proven ability delivering complex and time sensitive projects
  • Able to work with clients to understand current state processes and define future state processes based on business objectives
  • Ability to travel to various client sites as needed on short notice
  • Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 40%

The base salary range for this position is between $110,400 and $140,760. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate

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At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result - for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It's what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

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Accounting services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

1924

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