Consulting Manager - Workday Time Tracking & Absence

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Consulting Manager for Workday Time Tracking & Absence to join our enterprise technology team. This role will drive complex workforce management and HCM transformation initiatives focused on Time Tracking and Absence, ensuring compliance, strategic alignment, and delivery excellence.

You will lead consulting teams across multiple client engagements, contribute to proposals and account expansion, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in workforce management or enterprise systems, with 5+ years focused on Workday HCM, especially Time Tracking and Absence
• Proven success in leading end-to-end Workday Time and Absence implementations
• Deep understanding of labor laws, time compliance, and leave policies
• Strong leadership and management skills in consulting environments
• Exceptional communication skills for executive-level engagement
• Strategic mindset to align system design with business goals
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in HR, Business, Information Systems, or related field

Responsibilities

• Manage complex Workday Time Tracking and Absence Management projects to ensure business alignment and compliance
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior executives on time and leave transformation initiatives
• Lead and develop consulting teams for multiple client projects, promoting collaboration and quality delivery
• Oversee engagement governance, ensuring alignment on scope, budgets, and timelines
• Provide executive oversight on Workday Time and Absence configurations and compliance matters
• Collaborate across various systems for seamless integration and operational efficiency
• Support business development with account growth and client proposals

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Client engagement

Project management

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in HR/Business/Information Systems

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Consulting Manager - Workday Time Tracking & Absence to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space. This role will drive complex workforce management and HCM transformation efforts focused on Time Tracking and Absence, with a strong emphasis on compliance, business alignment, and delivery excellence. The Consulting Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating strategy into practical system and process solutions. This person will also lead consulting teams across multiple client engagements while helping support growth through proposals and account expansion. Location: Remote Compensation: $150,000 - $190,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage complex Workday Time Tracking and Absence Management projects to ensure business alignment and compliance
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior executives on time and leave transformation initiatives
• Lead and develop consulting teams for multiple client projects, promoting collaboration and quality delivery
• Oversee engagement governance, ensuring alignment on scope, budgets, and timelines
• Provide executive oversight on Workday Time and Absence configurations and compliance matters
• Collaborate across various systems for seamless integration and operational efficiency
• Support business development with account growth and client proposals

Qualifications

• 8+ years in workforce management or enterprise systems, with 5+ years focused on Workday HCM, especially Time Tracking and Absence
• Proven success in leading end-to-end Workday Time and Absence implementations
• Deep understanding of labor laws, time compliance, and leave policies
• Strong leadership and management skills in consulting environments
• Exceptional communication skills for executive-level engagement
• Strategic mindset to align system design with business goals
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in HR, Business, Information Systems, or related field

Benefits

• Collaborative and growth-oriented culture
• Focus on continuous learning and support for professional development
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge Workday solutions
• Engagement in high-impact projects with prominent clients

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.