Job Title: Cornerstone Technical Consultant
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cornerstone Technical Consultant to join our growing consulting team. This role is focused on the technical implementation and integration of Cornerstone OnDemand solutions, including data migrations, inbound and outbound file integrations, Single Sign-On (SSO), web services, and API-based integrations.
The Technical Consultant serves as a technical subject matter expert throughout the project lifecycle, partnering with clients to design, build, and support scalable integration solutions that ensure seamless connectivity between Cornerstone and upstream/downstream systems such as HRIS, payroll, and identity management platforms.
This position requires strong analytical skills, hands-on technical expertise, and the ability to communicate complex integration concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients during integration and technical implementation projects
- Lead discovery sessions to identify inbound and outbound integration requirements
- Analyze client HR and organizational data structures; provide recommendations on integration design and best practices
- Design and document integration solutions, including technical blueprints, data flow diagrams, and mapping documentation
- Lead and execute data migration efforts, including data validation, transformation, and reconciliation
- Build and manage flat-file (CSV/TXT) data feeds and automated file transfer processes (SFTP)
- Design and implement SOAP and REST-based web service integrations and APIs
- Configure and implement Single Sign-On (SSO) using SAML 2.0 or other federation technologies
- Troubleshoot and resolve integration, authentication, and data integrity issues
- Partner with Functional/Implementation Consultants to ensure integrations align with overall system configuration
- Create comprehensive technical documentation for integrations, support, and knowledge transfer
- Provide client education on vendor-specific integration requirements and technical limitations
- Mentor team members on integration tools, best practices, and development methodologies
- Facilitate technical training sessions on integration techniques and processes
- Manage multiple technical projects simultaneously while adhering to project plans and timelines
- Provide regular status updates and documentation of deliverables
- Stay current on Cornerstone releases, API updates, and integration enhancements
- Track and report time and tasks according to organizational standards
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of hands-on experience implementing and integrating Cornerstone OnDemand
- Demonstrated experience with at least 10+ data integration projects (flat-file and/or API-based)
- 2+ years of experience implementing SSO using SAML or related authentication technologies
- Strong experience with data migration strategy, data mapping, validation, and reconciliation
- Working knowledge of REST and/or SOAP web services
- Experience working with APIs, JSON, XML, and secure file transfer protocols (SFTP)
- Scripting experience (VBScript, JavaScript, or similar)
- Experience with programming languages such as C#, Java, or PHP preferred
- Strong understanding of HRIS systems and HR data structures
- Cornerstone technical certifications highly desirable
- Functional implementation experience with Cornerstone modules (Learn, Performance, Recruiting, Succession, etc.) is a plus
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced consulting environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional documentation and organizational skills
Prefered Qualifications:
- Familiarity with data migration, system integrations, and API concepts.
- Consulting or professional services background.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Information Systems, or related field.
Why Join Us:
- An opportunity to work with a team of skilled professionals in a supportive and innovative environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
- Ability to make a meaningful impact by helping clients optimize their talent management processes.
If you are passionate about Learning technology and enthusiastic about helping organizations achieve their goals through successful software implementation, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team as a Cornerstone Implementation Consultant!