Workday Certified Time Tracking/Absence Lead - Education/Government

Accenture; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Workday Certified Time Tracking/Absence Lead to join their advisory team. This role involves leading Workday implementations, managing client relationships, and providing innovative solutions in HR and finance. Ideal candidates will have extensive Workday experience and a strong consulting background. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and travel may be required based on business needs.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of consulting experience, preferably at a Sr. Consultant level.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Workday Time Tracking/Absence implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the Time Tracking/Absence workstream on a Workday implementation project.
• Create workplans for large, complex global engagements.

Skills

Consulting

Workday Time Tracking

Absence Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP GlobalView

SAP

PeopleSoft

Oracle

Ultimate

Job description

We are...

We are Accenture, a global professional services company, searching for a Workday 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 the essential corporate functions of finance, analytics, planning, and HR. For many of our clients, successfully migrating their data operations into cloud environments is a major focus. The enterprise data-reporting software of Workday is a critical component of many of the cloud solutions we design, which is why Accenture has assembled a team of more than 2,000 Workday-certified professionals.

What’s in it for You

Help HR and Finance leaders define and execute their strategy, providing them with the adaptability needed 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.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Lead or support the Time Tracking/Absence workstream on a Workday implementation project.
2. Create workplans 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. Collaborate with clients to support new requirements for Time Tracking/Absence in Workday.
5. Configure Workday based on requirement changes.
6. Support regular and special Absence/Time Tracking processes in Workday.
7. Support legal and regulatory reporting 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.
11. Architect cohesive Workday Time Tracking/Absence solutions considering cross-functional impacts.
12. Advise clients on industry standards and leading 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 goals.
17. Support innovation by creating new methods and assets.

Travel may be required, with the amount varying based on business needs.

Requirements

• Workday Partner Certification.
• At least 3 years of consulting experience, preferably at a Sr. Consultant level or similar.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Workday Time Tracking/Absence implementations.
• At least 1 year of experience in Education or Government sectors.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years of work experience). If holding an Associate’s Degree, at least 6 years of work experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in 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.

Additional Information

Compensation varies based on location, role, skills, and experience. For roles in certain US states, a salary range is provided. We accept applications continuously.

For more details, visit U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture.

Our Values

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Inclusion and diversity are central to our culture and values, making us more innovative and better equipped to serve our clients and communities. More information can be found here.

EEO Statement

Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. We support veteran employment and provide accommodations for disabilities and religious observances. For accommodation requests, contact us at 1 [phone] or here.

Applicants must have work authorization in the US without requiring sponsorship. Current employees of clients or affiliated businesses may not be eligible. Disclosure of sealed or expunged records is not required during the hiring process. We prohibit discrimination related to pay discussions and confidentiality of compensation information, except as legally permitted.