Workday Certified Time Tracking/Absence Consultant - Education/Government

Accenture; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture seeks a Workday Certified Time Tracking/Absence Lead to guide clients through cloud-based data-reporting solutions. You will lead implementation projects, ensure compliance with industry standards, and mentor junior staff. This role promises growth in a collaborative environment focused on enhancing client strategies and operations.

Qualifications

• Workday Partner Certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years consulting experience, preferably at Sr. Consultant level.
• Experience in Workday Time Tracking/Absence implementations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support Time Tracking/Absence workstream on Workday implementation projects.
• Support creation of work plans for complex global engagements.
• Research and resolve Workday Time Tracking/Absence issues.
• Handle requirements for Time Tracking/Absence and manage functional teams.

Skills

Consulting

Workday Time Tracking

Workday Absence

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

ADP

SAP

Oracle

Job description

+ We are...

We are Accenture, a global professional services company, searching for a Workday Certified Time Tracking/Absence Lead.

This individual will be part of a team of advisory professionals focused on cloud-based data-reporting operations that integrate and optimize essential corporate functions of finance, analytics, planning, and HR. For many of our clients, successfully migrating their data operations to cloud environments is a major focus. The enterprise data-reporting software Workday is a critical component of many of the cloud solutions we design, which is why Accenture has assembled a team of over 2,000 Workday-certified professionals.

What’s in it for You

Help HR and Finance leaders define and execute their strategies, providing them with the adaptability they need in a fast-changing world. To enhance your skills beyond Workday technology, our Transformation Powered by Workday Training will elevate your consulting capabilities. Take your Workday skills and career to the next level by mastering complex projects and expanding your leadership and advisory skills within a market-leading team.

As a Workday Time Tracking/Absence Consultant, your primary responsibilities may include:

1. Lead or support the Time Tracking/Absence workstream on a Workday implementation project.
2. Support the creation of work plans for large, complex global engagements, managing risk, budget, resources, and client relationships.
3. Research and resolve day-to-day Workday Time Tracking/Absence issues.
4. Work with clients to support new requirements for Time Tracking/Absence in Workday.
5. Create and update Workday configurations based on requirement changes.
6. Provide support for regular and special Absence/Time Tracking processes in Workday.
7. Support legal and regulatory reports in Workday.
8. Assist with year-end reporting and activities in Workday.
9. Manage small onshore and offshore functional teams.
10. Identify strategies, risks, and options; recommend approaches and mitigations to meet client and functional requirements.
11. Architect Workday Time Tracking/Absence solutions ensuring cohesive work streams and considering cross-functional impacts.
12. Advise clients on industry standards and best practices.
13. Demonstrate design options through prototyping.
14. Apply Workday and Accenture methodologies.
15. Provide project status updates to the Project Manager.
16. Manage client and stakeholder relationships to achieve project objectives.
17. Support innovation by creating industry-leading methods and assets.

Travel may be required, varying from 0 to 100% based on business needs and client requirements.

Qualifications Needed:

• Workday Partner Certification
• Minimum of 2 years of consulting experience, preferably at a Sr. Consultant level or similar
• At least 2 years of experience in Workday Time Tracking/Absence implementations
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years of work experience). If holding an Associate’s Degree, a minimum of 6 years of work experience is required.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with Canadian Payroll processing
• Workday Canadian PATT experience
• Strong US Payroll process knowledge
• Knowledge of HR functions and processes
• Experience with payroll software such as ADP GlobalView, SAP, Ceridian, ADP eTime, PeopleSoft, Workday, Oracle, or Ultimate

Compensation varies based on factors including location, role, skills, and experience. For roles in certain US states, a salary range is provided. We accept applications continuously; there is no fixed deadline.

For more info on benefits, visit https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/benefits.

Our Values:

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity, fostering a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Inclusion and diversity are core to our values, making us more innovative and effective in serving clients and communities. Read more at https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity/us-workforce.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected categories. We are committed to providing veteran employment opportunities.

Accommodation Requests:

We provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or religious observances. If needed, please contact us at 1 [phone] or via our contact page https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/contact-us.

Other Employment Statements:

Applicants must have work authorization in the US without requiring sponsorship. Current employees of clients or affiliated businesses may not be eligible. Disclosures regarding criminal records and pay discussions are in accordance with law.