Sr Functional Consultant - Absence & Time Tracking

Workday, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday, Inc. is seeking a qualified Absence Management and Time Tracking Consultant to lead successful implementations for clients. You will apply deep product knowledge, gather requirements, configure solutions, and participate in data conversion and testing to ensure smooth go-live.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and delivering measurable business outcomes, with up to 20% travel. A flexible, inclusive work environment supports professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of consulting experience (internal or with a consulting/software company).
• 4+ years of experience implementing or working with a Tier 1 business software (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Ultimate Software, ADP, Ceridian).
• Business analysis and requirements gathering skills.
• Strong presentation and communication skills (oral and written).
• Desire to learn technology quickly via multiple mediums.
• Resourceful and adaptable; comfortable working remotely.
• Experience with payroll compliance and/or legislation.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Language: Business fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Master Workday Absence and Time Tracking.
• Configure the Workday solution on client engagements and build prototype configurations.
• Assist client in testing and data conversion.
• Support integrations between Workday and 3rd party solutions.
• Apply Workday Implementation Methodology on engagements.
• Mentor and share product knowledge with other consultants.
• Help deliver successful project outcomes and lasting client relationships.

Skills

4+ years consulting

Experience with tier 1 software (Work/

Job description

Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

Workday’s PATT Consulting teams are driven by a passion for our products and the success of our customers in implementing our best in class cloud solutions. We’re a diverse group of people, with an invaluable mix of experience and backgrounds, located across multiple locations within the region.

About the Role

Our team promotes Workday’s core values with ‘Employees’ being the first of them! This is why we: offer flexible work schedules; empower you to follow your desired career path & achieve professional and personal goals encourage work-life balance and wellbeing; are proud to champion equal opportunities for everyone. We are looking for someone to join our team who is eager to learn with a creative mindset, support their colleagues and have fun. In this role you will ensure the successful implementation of the Workday Absence and Time Tracking (PATT) solutions with customers through product and implementation expertise. We are looking for a hardworking, innovative and collaborative Absence Management and Time Tracking Consultant to join our team. In this role you will ensure the successful implementation of the Workday solutions with customers through product and implementation expertise. The ideal candidate for this position should have extensive experience implementing Absence and Time Tracking systems, requirements gathering, configuration, data conversion, and testing. You should be detail oriented, self-motivated, proactive, results-oriented and able to successfully partner with customers and your project team. Be ready to be challenged and have fun!

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Master Workday Absence and Time Tracking.
• Perform the following on a client engagement: understand client business requirements, configure the Workday solution, demonstrate the configurations through the building of prototype configuration, assist the client in testing.
• Work with the client to help convert legacy data into Workday.
• Assist the Integration Consulting team in helping to configure and test integrations between Workday and 3rd party/custom solutions.
• Understand Workday’s Implementation Methodology and use it on all client engagements.
• Ensure the client takes advantage of Workday's proven solutions.
• Mentor and share product knowledge with other consultants.
• Help deliver successful project outcomes and lasting client relationships.

About You

This role requires a blended mix of Functional and Technical Consulting skills relating to the implementation of business software applications. Workday Consultants act as trusted advisors to our Customers, guiding them through the functional aspects of the Workday platform. If you have existing or transferable experience in any of the following areas, then we’d love to hear from you:

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years Consulting experience, either as an Internal Consultant or with a Consulting/Software Company
• 4+ years experience working with, or Implementing a Tier 1 business software application such as: Workday, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Ultimate Software, ADP, Ceridian or similar applications
• Business analysis and requirements gathering skills
• A strong presenter with excellent verbal and written Communication skills
• Ability and desire to learn technology quickly through a mix of different mediums
• Resourceful and adaptable; you’ll be comfortable working
• Experience with Payroll compliance and/or legislation
• Remotely, utilizing a variety of tools with a high degree of autonomy
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Language Skills: Business fluent English

Other Qualifications

• Business analysis and requirements gathering skills
• A strong presenter with excellent verbal and written Communication skills
• Ability and desire to learn technology quickly through a mix of different mediums
• Resourceful and adaptable; you’ll be comfortable working
• Experience with Payroll compliance and/or legislation
• Remotely, utilizing a variety of tools with a high degree of autonomy
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Language Skills: Business fluent English

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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