Senior Workday Absence SME / Consultant

Kforce has a client in Fort Lauderdale, FL that is seeking a Senior Workday Absence SME/Consultant to support a large-scale post-implementation Workday environment. This individual will serve as the subject matter expert for absence management processes, helping to resolve complex PTO issues, perform audits, validate data, and provide operational support following a recent Workday deployment. Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for Workday Absence Management
• Analyze and resolve complex PTO and leave-related issues
• Perform absence audits, data validation, and reconciliation activities
• Review and correct PTO balances, configurations, and employee records
• Support ongoing post-go-live stabilization efforts
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend best practices
• Partner with HR, Benefits, Payroll, and business stakeholders to troubleshoot absence-related concerns
• Develop reports and analyze large data sets to ensure data integrity
• Document procedures and provide knowledge transfer to internal teams
• Assist with special projects related to absence management and HR operations
• 5+ years of Workday Absence experience
• Experience supporting Workday post-go-live environments
• Strong understanding of PTO, leave administration, and absence management processes
• Advanced data analysis and auditing skills
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas, and data validation
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction

• Workday certifications are a plus
• Experience supporting large employee populations
• Exposure to Benefits or Payroll processes
• Prior consulting or project-based experience