Workday Time & Absence Techno-Functional Analyst

Sutherland; Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutherland is seeking a Workday Time & Absence Techno-Functional Analyst to design, configure, implement, and support Time Tracking and Absence Management in Workday. This role bridges HR and IT teams, translating requirements into scalable configurations while ensuring compliance with policies.

Based in India, the position requires 4 to 8 years of Workday experience with hands-on Time Tracking and Absence configuration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, IT, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of Workday experience with a focus on Time Tracking and Absence
• Hands-on configuration experience in Workday Time & Absence
• Strong understanding of HRIS processes and payroll impacts
• Experience with Workday business processes, security, and reporting

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering sessions with HR, Payroll, and Operations stakeholders
• Configure and maintain Workday Time Tracking and Absence modules
• Design and support accruals, leave plans, eligibility rules, and time calculations
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements (FMLA, PTO, LOA, etc.)
• Support testing cycles (unit, integration, UAT) and defect resolution
• Provide production support and troubleshoot time/absence issues
• Configure calculated fields, business process frameworks, and condition rules
• Support integrations with Payroll, Benefits, and third-party vendors
• Analyze and resolve data issues using Workday reporting tools
• Build and maintain reports, and audits related to time and absence
• Partner with integration teams on inbound/outbound data flows

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Documentation skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IT/Business

Tools

Workday Time Tracking

Workday Absence

Workday reporting tools

Workday Studio

Core Connectors

EIBs

Job description

Job Title: Workday Time & Absence Techno-Functional Analyst

Position Summary

The Workday Time & Absence Techno-Functional Analyst is responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, and support of Workday Time Tracking and Absence Management solutions. This role bridges business and technical teams, ensuring requirements are translated into scalable, compliant, and efficient Workday configurations.

Shift: US shifts

Work at office all 5 days from office

Exp Level 4 to 8 Yrs

Key Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering sessions with HR, Payroll, and Operations stakeholders
• Configure and maintain Workday Time Tracking and Absence modules
• Design and support accruals, leave plans, eligibility rules, and time calculations
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements (FMLA, PTO, LOA, etc.)
• Support testing cycles (unit, integration, UAT) and defect resolution
• Provide production support and troubleshoot time/absence issues

Technical Responsibilities

• Configure calculated fields, business process frameworks, and condition rules
• Support integrations with Payroll, Benefits, and third-party vendors
• Analyze and resolve data issues using Workday reporting tools
• Build and maintain reports, and audits related to time and absence
• Partner with integration teams on inbound/outbound data flows

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, IT, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of Workday experience with a focus on Time Tracking and Absence
• Hands-on configuration experience in Workday Time & Absence
• Strong understanding of HRIS processes and payroll impacts
• Experience with Workday business processes, security, and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday certification in Time Tracking and/or Absence
• Experience supporting Workday implementations or tenant deployments
• Knowledge of integrations (EIBs, Workday Studio, Core Connectors)
• Familiarity with advanced reporting tools

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into system solutions
• Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Typical Deliverables

• Configured absence plans and time tracking rules
• Business process designs and documentation
• Test scripts and defect logs
• Reports for HR/Payroll teams
• Production support and issue resolution logs