Workday Absence & Time Tracking Senior Principal Consultant [Remote]

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Workday Absence & Time Tracking Senior Principal Consultant based in the United States.

This role is a senior functional leadership position focused on bridging business needs and technical execution across complex Workday implementations. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through design, configuration, deployment, and post-go-live stabilization of Absence and Time Tracking solutions. The position requires deep expertise in Workday functionality, strong consulting acumen, and the ability to lead cross-functional workstreams in large-scale transformation programs. You will collaborate closely with client stakeholders and internal teams to ensure seamless integration of processes, data, and system configurations. In this high-impact role, you will also mentor consultants, drive best practices, and ensure alignment across multiple project phases. It is an environment that values leadership, hands-on expertise, and the ability to translate complex requirements into scalable Workday solutions.

Accountabilities:

In this role, you will lead Workday Absence and Time Tracking implementations while guiding clients and internal teams through design, configuration, and delivery across all project phases.

• Serve as a Workday Absence & Time Tracking subject matter expert across design, configuration, testing, and implementation
• Lead client design sessions and guide configuration decisions based on best practices and business requirements
• Drive technical and functional direction across project workstreams, ensuring alignment and delivery success
• Identify dependencies across workstreams and ensure smooth integration of solutions across the project landscape
• Lead, mentor, and support consultants and analysts within assigned project teams
• Manage configuration activities including business process setup, security, tenant migration, and system setup
• Perform data loading and conversion using iLoads and related tools, ensuring accurate data mapping and migration
• Support clients throughout transformation phases, ensuring smooth transition from legacy systems to Workday
• Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and issues to clients and engagement leadership
• Act as a delivery lead or assurance reviewer when required across complex implementations
• Contribute to internal training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

This role requires strong Workday expertise in Absence and Time Tracking, combined with consulting experience in HR, Payroll, or enterprise SaaS implementations.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• 4+ years of Workday Absence & Time Tracking implementation experience
• Workday certification(s) required
• 5+ years of experience in HR, Payroll, or Financial software environments
• 5+ years of experience implementing ERP or SaaS functional solutions
• Strong understanding of business requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and deployment
• Experience working in Human Resources, Payroll, or Financial Management environments
• Workday Scheduling experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to guide clients through complex decisions
• Proven ability to lead or mentor consulting teams in delivery environments
• Willingness to travel up to 25% as required

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary range: $128,093 – $192,140
• Eligibility for discretionary annual performance-based incentive program
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) eligibility
• Access to ongoing Workday training and professional development opportunities
• Inclusive, collaborative, and innovation-driven consulting environment

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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