Phase II - Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Payroll Implementation Services

The County of Santa Barbara is seeking a qualified independent contractor to implement Workday’s Human Capital Management (HCM) and Payroll modules as Phase II of its ERP rollout. The contractor will be responsible for full‑cycle implementation, including system configuration, integration with existing applications, data conversion, testing, training, change management, and post‑go‑live support. The effort supports a county workforce of ~4,700 employees and must meet public‑sector compliance, security, and reporting requirements. • Implement Workday HCM and Payroll functional areas (core HR, workforce planning, onboarding, talent management, benefits, compensation, payroll processing, time‑tracking, absence management). • Perform system configuration, custom security roles, multi‑factor authentication, and API integrations (e.g., Cloud Connect for Benefits). • Migrate and convert legacy HR/payroll data into Workday. • Conduct extensive testing, user acceptance, and validation. • Deliver knowledge transfer, end‑user training, and organizational change management. • Provide onsite implementation support and post‑go‑live hypercare. • Coordinate with County IT, HR, and Auditor‑Controller departments and adhere to strict timelines and milestones.