Elias Steward

Vice President, Workday

​Eli is committed to the success of his clients and consultants, bringing an empathetic, practical approach to every conversation. He focuses on understanding each customer’s and candidate’s unique goals, challenges, and constraints to deliver tailored solutions that actually work - not generic recommendations.

As a leader within GQR’s Certified Workday Practice, Eli partners closely with Workday customers across industries to support permanent hiring, contract staffing, and ongoing AMS support. He is known for his ability to quickly assess business needs, align the right talent to the right problems, and act as a trusted advisor throughout both implementation and post–go-live phases.

Eli works daily with senior Workday professionals, independent consultants, and internal HR and Finance leaders, helping teams scale effectively, reduce backlog, and maximize their Workday investment. His approach is relationship-driven, transparent, and results-focused, with an emphasis on long-term partnerships.

Whether supporting a growing internal Workday team or helping consultants navigate their next move, Eli is focused on delivering clarity, value, and outcomes that move the business forward.