Serve as the Lead Consultant on HCM implementations from discovery through go-live
Oversee all active HCM projects, ensuring alignment with delivery standards, timelines, and quality expectations
Lead and review functional configurations across HCM modules
Create, review, and approve functional documentation, workflows, and UAT test scripts
Ensure compliance with SOC/SOX requirements and client-facing audit controls
Facilitate executive-level client workshops and business requirement sessions
Act as the escalation point for complex functional, compliance, or delivery issues
Partner with Project Management to monitor project health, risks, and success metrics
Mentor, coach, and provide functional guidance to HCM consultants across projects
Ensure consistency in implementation approach, documentation, and best practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business requirements with system capabilities

Bachelor’s degree in HR, IT, Business Administration, or a related field
5+ years of experience in HCM consulting or HR systems implementations (Rippling, Workday, NetSuite SuitePeople, ADP, UKG, or similar)
2+ years of experience in a lead, senior, or supervisory role
Proven experience leading end-to-end HCM implementations
Strong experience creating and reviewing functional documentation and UAT test scripts
Solid knowledge of SOC/SOX compliance or internal control frameworks
Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills
Ability to translate business needs into scalable HCM system configurations
Strong understanding of end-to-end HR processes and optimized HCM workflows
Relevant HCM certifications (e.g., Workday HCM, Rippling, ADP, UKG)
Preferred
Experience overseeing multiple concurrent HCM implementations
Preferred
Experience in multi-country or global HCM deployments
Preferred
Knowledge of regional compliance requirements (GDPR, SOX, labor regulations)
Preferred
Familiarity with payroll, tax, benefits administration, and open enrollment workflows
Preferred
Experience with HR data migration and system integrations
Preferred.

Growth Opportunities – Build expertise across domains, work on high-visibility projects, and shape scalable delivery processes.
True Strategic Impact – Be part of our clients’ long-term transformations, not just one-off projects.
Mentorship & Leadership Development – Opportunities to coach junior resources and help grow PARA.
Autonomy & Flexibility – We trust our team to deliver results.
Remote-First Culture – Work from anywhere and connect meaningfully with global teammates.
Lean, Agile Operations – Skip corporate red tape, just make it happen.

HCM Principal Consultant

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