Workday Absence and Time Tracking Lead

Accenture España; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Extensive education programs

Diverse work environment

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in Madrid is seeking a Workday Absence and Time Tracking Consultant. You will deliver integrated, cloud-based HR solutions, advising clients on industry standards while managing workstreams. Ideal candidates have prior experience with Workday HCM or similar platforms and strong communication skills. This position offers a friendly work environment, extensive education programs, and opportunities for career development. Join us to help organizations transform their HR processes.

Qualifications

• Prior experience implementing Workday HCM or relevant platforms like UKG, ADP.
• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to meet client travel requirements and manage teams efficiently.
• Fluency in English; stakeholder management to align requirements.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on Absence and Time Tracking modules to meet needs.
• Independently lead workstreams and report progress effectively.
• Host workshops focused on Absence Management and Time Tracking.
• Collaborate with client counterparts, external vendors, and Workday to deliver a robust solution.
• Contribute to innovation by developing new methods and assets.

Skills

Implementing Workday HCM

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday Absence Tracking

Workday Time Tracking

Job description

Introduction

Do you get excited when guiding organizations on the transformation of their HR processes based on the next generation of technology? Put your expertise to work as part of the world’s largest independent technology services provider and own the way as a trendsetter in Workday. We’re ready if you are.

Department Introduction

The Accenture Workday Business Group is a leading partner to Workday worldwide and has a track record of implementing many of the most significant Workday projects. We advise and collaborate closely with our clients from early strategy discussions, through technology implementations and transformation programs, to support and operations. Learn more at www.accenture.com/workday.

What We Offer

• Innovative large scale Workday projects
• A global network of talented and passionate colleagues
• Challenging work for some of the world's largest companies
• Extensive education programs and development opportunities
• Volunteering and career opportunities around the world
• A diverse and socially active workforce
• Flexible working hours and opportunity to work from home
• Friendly and social work environment
• Ability to craft your career based on your own aspirations.

As a Workday Absence and Time Tracking Consultant

You’ll be part of a team of advisory professionals delivering integrated, cloud‑based HR solutions that enable organizations to work more effectively. In this role you will help our clients get the most out of their Workday investment by:

• Advising clients on industry standards and leading practices in the Absence and Time Tracking modules, contributing to a functional solution that meets client needs and objectives
• Applying Workday and Accenture methodologies in everything you do
• Hosting workshops and leading discussions on topics in line with your expertise in Absence Management and Time Tracking
• Independently leading your workstream and reporting workstream(s) progress
• Liaising closely with client counterparts, external vendors, Accenture colleagues and Workday to achieve a robust solution
• Actively supporting innovation through the creation of new industry‑leading methods and assets

We are looking for experience in the following skills

• Prior experience implementing Workday HCM / Absence/ Time or relevant on‑premise or cloud‑based platforms such as UKG, ADP Enterprise eTime, Infor, Cronos
• Ability to meet client travel requirements as needed and efficiently manage a team(s) and client interactions
• Thrive in a diverse, dynamic environment, meet deadlines despite conflicting demands, analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and can clearly articulate complex messages and requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, fluency in English
• Excellent stakeholder management. You ensure all stakeholders are aligned and client requirements are met

Set yourself apart

• Strong HR background and have experience working with the time tracking module of the Workday platform, either as a consultant or in a client role owning and driving the Workday agenda
• In addition to Workday Time Tracking and Absence, also experience in other Workday modules
• Up‑to‑date Workday Absence and Time Tracking certifications
• Mid‑level Workday experience