Workday Certified Time Tracking/Absence Lead - Education/Government

Accenture; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture seeks 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. Ideal candidates have extensive Workday experience and consulting skills, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the Time Tracking/Absence workstream on Workday implementation.
• Collaborate with clients to support new requirements for Time Tracking/Absence.

Skills

Consulting

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

ADP GlobalView

SAP

PeopleSoft

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 the 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 of Workday is a critical component of many 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. Our Transformation Powered by Workday Training will help you elevate your consulting skills beyond Workday technology, enabling you to handle complex projects and expand 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. Support the creation of work plans for large, complex global engagements, owning 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. 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 reporting requirements 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 cohesive Workday Time Tracking/Absence solutions considering cross-functional impacts.
12. Advise clients on industry standards and best practices.
13. Demonstrate design options through prototyping.
14. Understand and 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 new industry-leading methods and assets.

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

Qualifications

• Workday Partner Certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of consulting experience, preferably at a Sr. Consultant level or similar.
• At least 3 years of experience with Workday Time Tracking/Absence implementations.
• Minimum 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, 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.

Additional Information

Compensation varies based on location, role, skills, and experience. We accept applications continuously. For details on benefits, visit https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/benefits.

Role-specific salary ranges are provided for various U.S. locations.

Our Values

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone belongs. Our culture’s diversity enhances our innovation and service quality. Learn more at https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity/us-workforce.

EEO Statement

Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to non-discrimination based on age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and other protected categories. We support veteran employment and provide accommodations for disabilities and religious observances. For accommodation requests, contact us at 1 [phone] or https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/contact-us.

Applicants must have work authorization for the US without future sponsorship requirements. Current employees of clients or affiliated businesses may not be eligible. Disclosures of criminal records are not mandatory unless legally required. We prohibit discrimination related to pay discussions and ensure confidentiality of compensation information.