Workday Consultant (Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking)

UST; Taguig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

UST is seeking a seasoned Workday consultant to drive end-to-end HRIS projects within a fast-paced environment in the Philippines. The role requires leading large deliverables, managing cross-functional teams, and aligning client expectations with project scope, timelines, and budgets.

You will leverage hands-on experience across Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking, and contribute to the continuous improvement of internal resources and Workday-related practices.

Qualifications

• Workday certification in one or more HCM modules.
• Bachelor's degree or 4-year degree; master’s preferred but not mandatory.
• 6+ years of relevant Workday hands-on experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years across Payroll, Absence and/or Time Tracking domains.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously while maintaining quality.
• Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills to manage client expectations.
• Experience in implementing complex HR solutions and Workday ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all stages of the Workday project lifecycle, from planning to deployment.
• Lead and own deliverables, coordinating with team members to meet scope and budget.
• Manage client expectations and communicate risks and status effectively.
• Mentor and coach junior resources to build internal capability.
• Participate in Workday ecosystem groups to share insights and contribute to the brand.

Skills

Absence Management

Workday

PeopleSoft

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• All stages of the Workday project lifecycle, from planning and design phases through testing and deployment


• Actively owns and leads small to large deliverables


• Manages self and team member(s) work to project scope, timeline, risk and budget


• Coordinates with others when applicable


• Listens to client requests, assesses actual client needs, provides subjective matters expertise, proposes alternatives and recommends solution(s)


• Frequently discusses, and can articulate to clients, lessons learned from previous client experience


• Manages client expectations


• Proactively identify trouble spots for clients and recommend solutions


• Contributes to the development of internal resources via mentoring, coaching and directing work


• Participates in building the UST Brand by participating in Workday ecosystem product groups/chats and contributes advanced thinking and sharing of ideas within the ecosystem


• Uses strong presentation, communication, listening and consultative skills to guide and drive discussions

Requirements

• Previous or active Workday certification in one or more HCM modules


• Bachelor’s Degree or 4-year, master’s degree preferred (not mandatory)


• 6+ years of relevant Workday hand-on experience


• Minimum of 3+ years across Payroll, Absence and/or Time Tracking domains


• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously, while not losing focus on quality


• Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively manage client expectations


• Ability to work in a diverse, fast paced environment and effectively collaborate across teams


• Previous configuration experience preferred, either as an internal consultant or with a consulting / software organization


• Proven consultative skills to guide clients and internal discussions to agreement of solutions in a timely manner


• Experience implementing complex, practical business solutions under multiple deadlines


• Able to prioritize and organize increasingly complex work to ensure overall timeliness and quality standards


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt to frequent changes


• Exhibits problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting issues and escalates as appropriate


• Demonstrated commitment and achievement to delivery excellence and client satisfaction


• Proven experience, demonstrating initiative and curiosity to build skills in other areas by leveraging available training and Workday documentation


• Experience defining global HR business and systems strategy, developing system requirements, and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines


• Prior experience in related HRMS (e.g. Oracle, Peoplesoft) in delivery or AMS/post-production support capacity is an added advantage

Skills

Absence Management, Workday, PeopleSoft, HRIS