Senior Workday Functional Lead - Absence

Synechron; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 139,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Global exposure

Paid leave

Education & training

Job summary

Synechron, a leading global consulting firm, seeks a Workday Absence and HCM specialist to configure and maintain absence plans, accruals, and related data across the Workday platform. You will partner with HR, Legal, and internal teams to ensure data accuracy, policy alignment, and regulatory compliance.

You will support data loads, release reviews, and documentation while addressing inquiries and issues from stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Workday experience with hands-on Absence & HCM configurations.
• Independently configure absence and leave plans end-to-end, including accrual logic and carryover rules.
• Ability to communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain absence plans, accrual policies, and time off types in Workday.
• Support org management, job data, and business process configuration.
• Troubleshoot Workday absence/HCM issues and respond to inquiries.
• Collaborate with HR and Legal to translate policy changes into system configuration.
• Assist with EIB data loads for absence balance adjustments.

Skills

Workday Absence

HCM configurations

Policy translation

Communication with stakeholders

Job description

We are At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

Supports the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of Workday Absence Management and core HCM. This role partners closely with HR, Legal, and internal application teams to ensure absence plans and employee data are accurately maintained, compliant, and aligned with company policy.

Additional Information*
The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $100k - $130k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain absence plans, accrual policies, and time off types in Workday.
• Support core HCM functions including org management, job and position data, and business process configuration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve absence and HCM-related system issues and employee/manager inquiries.
• Partner with HR and Legal to translate policy changes into system configuration.
• Collaborate with internal application teams on absence data flows and downstream system impacts.
• Support EIB data loads for absence balance adjustments and corrections.
• Participate in Workday bi-annual release reviews, assessing impact to absence and HCM functionality.
• Document configuration decisions, business processes, and test scripts.
• Assist with audits and exception reporting to ensure data integrity.
  

Requirements

• 2+ years of Workday experience with hands-on Absence & HCM configurations.
• Required: proven ability to independently configure absence and leave plans end-to-end, including accrual logic, carryover rules, and leave of absence management - with minimal need for direction or oversight.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders.
  

We offer

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.
  

S YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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