Workday Consultant - Absence & Time Tracking

HR Path; Spain; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Mentorship and growth

Career progression

Training programs

Telecommuting possibilities

Team events

Job summary

HR Path Group is seeking a Senior Workday Consultant to partner with UK and international clients, delivering Workday Absence Management and Time Tracking solutions. You will cover business analysis, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and AMS support across the project lifecycle.

As a subject matter expert, you will mentor teammates, contribute to the knowledge base, and support pre-sales initiatives while staying current with Workday features and best practices.

Qualifications

• Deep functional and technical knowledge of Workday HCM Core, Absence Management, and Time Tracking.
• Experience delivering and supporting Workday Absence and Time Tracking projects.
• Strong client-facing communication across international markets (UK/Ireland/global).
• Mentoring junior consultants and contributing to internal knowledge bases.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation and support of Workday Absence Management and Time Tracking components.
• Configure complex accruals, time entry codes, time calculations, and eligibility rules.
• Define sophisticated BP definitions, security groups, and reporting requirements.
• Develop integrations and data flows using EIBs and web services.
• Prepare test plans and perform manual and regression testing for deployments.
• Advise HR stakeholders on Workday best practices and project scope.

Skills

Workday HCM Core

Absence Management

Time Tracking

AMS & Implementation

Consulting Skills

Client-facing communication

Job description

HR Path Group, a global leader in HR consulting, helps clients with their HR transformation projects, covering both human and HRIS (Human Resources Information System) aspects. Our 2,600 employees are located in 30 countries.

Our mission is to support our clients at every step of their HR digital transformation with a comprehensive range of services.

Advise to Outsource ! HR Path, Global Leader in HR solutions

• ADVISE: We support our customers in the transformation of their HR function, through a redefinition of their HR organization and their HRIS digitalization
• IMPLEMENT: As a partner of the main editors of the market, we carry out technical and functional implementation projects of all HRIS solutions (SaaS or On-Premise)
• OUTSOURCE : We support organizations at every stage of their HR and payroll outsourcing journey, helping them operate compliantly, efficiently, and at scale

Our latest fundraising of 1 billion euros aims to accelerate our growth and international expansion. Our goal is to double our revenue within five years and become the world leader in HR digital transformation.

YOUR MISSIONS

The Senior Workday Consultant works in partnership with our UK and International clients to deliver robust, scalable solutions for the Workday Absence Management and Time Tracking (WDTT) modules. This role spans the entire project lifecycle-from business analysis, design, and configuration to testing, deployment, and AMS (Application Management Services) support.

As a Senior Consultant, you will also act as a subject matter expert within the practice, mentoring fellow team members, contributing to our internal knowledge base, and occasionally supporting pre-sales initiatives.

• Solution Design & Configuration: Lead the end-to-end implementation and support of Workday Absence Management and Time Tracking components. Build complex accruals, time entry codes, time calculations, and eligibility rules.
• Business Processes & Security: Configure advanced Business Process (BP) definitions, condition rules, validation rules, custom notifications, alerts, worklets, and delegations. Manage Workday security groups and staffing models.
• Reporting & Analytics: Design complex Workday Custom Reports (Advanced, Matrix, etc.) utilizing advanced Calculated Fields for precise entitlement units, leave type segment security, and time-off transfer balance units.
• Integrations & Data: Maintain strong hands-on capability in creating, launching, and troubleshooting Inbound/Outbound EIBs, web services, and Core HCM foundational structures.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Prepare comprehensive test plans and test cases. Conduct rigorous manual and regression testing for client deployments and bi-annual Workday Feature Releases to ensure zero production downtime.
• Client Advisory: Partner directly with HR stakeholders and global project teams to gather complex requirements, translate business needs into technical specifications, and proactively advise on Workday best practices.

YOUR PROFILE

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5+ years of core HRIS experience, with a proven track record of successfully delivering and supporting Workday Absence and Time Tracking projects.
• Expertise: Deep functional and technical knowledge of Workday HCM Core, Absence Management, and Time Tracking is essential.
• AMS & Implementation: Proven experience handling both net-new implementations and complex post-go-live support (AMS), including debugging and resolving high-priority tickets raised by HR users.
• Consulting Skills: Strong client-facing experience in the UK, Ireland, or global markets. Ability to confidently challenge status-quo processes and guide clients toward standard Workday functionality.
• Innovation: Up-to-date knowledge of the latest Workday features and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Core Competencies & Soft Skills

• Professionalism: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a collaborative mindset suited for high-profile client environments.
• Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deliverables against tight deadlines and manage client expectations proactively.
• Continuous Improvement: A strong desire to solicit feedback, mentor junior consultants, and actively contribute to the growth of the Workday practice.
• Languages: Native or professional fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A stimulating work environment at the heart of an entrepreneurial and international culture
• A collaborative approach to our activities that encourages teamwork and excellence.
• Numerous opportunities for advancement (horizontal, vertical and international mobility)
• Annual salary increases on the anniversary date to reward performance
• Multiple training opportunities (internal university, certifications)
• Certified Happy at Work, we offer a good life balance with telecommuting possibilities
• A friendly work environment (quarterly team activities)