Some recruitment projects leave little room for error. When delivery timelines are measured in weeks rather than months, securing the right expertise quickly becomes critical to the success of the wider program.
After being introduced by Workday, Focus Cloud partnered with an end-user organization delivering a complex Workday HCM and Payroll implementation, helping it secure the specialist contractors needed to keep a business-critical transformation on track.
Project Highlights
- Recommended by Workday to support a complex Workday HCM and Payroll implementation
- Recruited six specialist Workday contractors within a two-week time frame
- Presented three qualified candidates for every position within 24 hours
- Sourced talent across the United States and Canada
- Most contractors remained with the organization for more than 18 months
The Challenge
The organization was entering a critical phase of its Workday HCM and Payroll implementation and needed to strengthen its project team quickly.
Six specialist contractors were required across multiple workstreams, all within a two-week window. Given the complexity of the program, the client couldn't afford to compromise on experience. Every consultant needed proven Workday implementation expertise and the ability to contribute immediately, leaving very little margin for a lengthy recruitment process.
Our Approach
Following the introduction from Workday, Focus Cloud immediately mobilized its specialist North American recruitment team.
Drawing on our established network of experienced Workday contractors across the United States and Canada, we identified consultants with the technical expertise and implementation experience required for the program. Rather than overwhelming the client with large candidate lists, we focused on quality, presenting three carefully qualified candidates for each position within 24 hours.
This allowed interviews to begin almost immediately, keeping momentum behind the implementation while giving hiring managers confidence that every shortlisted contractor met the project's technical and delivery requirements.
The Outcome
The recruitment campaign enabled the client to build the specialist team it needed without disrupting the implementation timeline.
The engagement delivered:
- Six experienced Workday contractors successfully placed within two weeks
- Three qualified candidates presented for every position within 24 hours
- Specialist talent sourced across the United States and Canada
- A complex Workday HCM and Payroll implementation kept on schedule
- Most contractors retained on the project for more than 18 months
By combining specialist Workday recruitment expertise with an established contractor network across North America, Focus Cloud helped the client secure high-quality implementation talent at pace, ensuring a complex Workday transformation continued without delay.
