Workday Consultant

Workday Consultant – Security, Time & Absence, and Payroll

This is a remote position. Workday Consultant – Security, Time & Absence, and Payroll We are seeking a Workday Consultant with expertise in Workday Security, Time & Absence, and Payroll. This role will be responsible for configuring and maintaining security roles, supporting time tracking, absence management, and payroll. The ideal candidate must have hands-on Workday experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to optimize system functionality.

Responsibilities

• Workday Security
• Maintain and configure Workday Security roles, ensuring appropriate access and compliance.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly security audits and resolve access issues.
• Configure Business Process Security Policies and Domain Securities across functional areas, including Core HCM, Recruiting, Benefits, Absence (Time Off and Leave), Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Talent, and Reporting.
• Research and resolve day-to-day configurable security challenges.
• Identify new enhancements and review feature releases for configurable security.
• Define role-based and user-based security, aligning with functional SMEs to ensure business processes reflect the agreed-upon roles.

Workday Time & Absence

• Support the configuration and management of Time Tracking and Absence Management modules.
• Assist with time calculation rules, accrual setups, and eligibility requirements.
• Collaborate with HR and stakeholders to ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.

Workday Payroll

• Assist in configuring and maintaining Workday Payroll setup, including earnings, deductions, and pay configurations.
• Partner with payroll teams to optimize processing and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure payroll system compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support reporting needs of the payroll team across entities.

Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Workday Security, Time & Absence, and Payroll.
• Experience using Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB).
• Strong understanding of Workday business processes and security framework.
• Ability to analyze system issues and provide effective solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive data with confidentiality and integrity.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Global Workday experience is a plus.