Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking Functional Consultant

About The Job:

• The Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking Functional Consultant will play a key role in our Workday engagements.
• This position involves participating in all phases of implementation, AMS support, and delivery across client cclientomers.

Essential Job Functions:

• Participate in all stages of the Workday project lifecycle, including planning, design, testing, and deployment for Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking.
• Own and lead deliverables of varying complexity and size.
• Manage personal and team workloads within project scope, timelines, risks, and budgets.
• Coordinate effectively with stakeholders and team members.
• Understand client requirements, assess business needs, provide subject matter expertise, recommend alternatives, and propose solutions.
• Share relevant lessons learned from previous engagements and communicate them effectively to clients.
• Manage and align client expectations throughout project delivery.
• Proactively identify potential challenges and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Contribute to the development of internal resources through mentoring, coaching, and work direction.
• Strengthen the client brand by engaging with the Workday ecosystem, participating in product groups and discussions, and sharing advanced ideas.
• Use strong presentation, communication, listening, and consulting skills to guide productive discussions.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications

• Current or previous Workday certification in one or more HCM modules.
• Bachelor’s degree or a four-year degree; master’s degree preferred but not mandatory.
• 6+ years of relevant Workday hands-on experience, including at least 3+ years in Payroll, Absence, and/or Time Tracking.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
• Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills with the ability to manage client expectations effectively.
• Ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment and collaborate across teams.
• Preferred certification in Workday Payroll and related modules.
• Previous configuration experience as an internal consultant or within a consulting/software organization.
• Proven consulting skills to facilitate timely agreement on solutions among clients and internal teams.
• Experience implementing complex business solutions under multiple deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and organize complex work while maintaining quality and timeliness.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and fast-paced environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with appropriate escalation when needed.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivery excellence and client satisfaction.
• Initiative and curiosity to develop skills in additional areas through training and Workday documentation.
• Experience defining global HR business and systems strategies, gathering requirements, and implementing practical business solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with related HRMS platforms such as Oracle or PeopleSoft in implementation, delivery, or AMS/post-production support environments.

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