Workday - Principal Consultant, Time Tracking & Absence

Avaap; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting company is seeking a Principal Consultant specializing in Workday Time Tracking and Absence. In this role, you will provide expert support post-implementation, manage client relationships, and lead enhancements to deliver significant value. The position requires strong communication skills, Workday certifications, and an ability to navigate complex client environments. This is a full-time opportunity with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Open PTO

Competitive vision, dental, and medical coverage

Paid parental leave

401(k) match

Company-paid disability and life benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Workday implementations focusing on Time Tracking and Absence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert-level support for Workday configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in client environments.
• Design and implement enhancements for client needs.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Risk Evaluation

Education

Workday Time Tracking and/or Absence certification

Job description

Workday - Principal Consultant, Time Tracking & Absence

Workday - Principal Consultant, Time Tracking & Absence

Principal Consultant specializing in Workday Time Tracking and Absence to support our Lifeline clients across the AMS (Application Management Services) portfolio. In this client-facing role, you’ll provide expert support and configuration guidance for clients post-implementation. You’ll also scope and/or lead small PX (project-oriented) enhancements and optimizations that deliver real value.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert-level support for Workday Time Tracking and Absence configurations
• Troubleshoot and resolve functional and configuration issues in live client environments
• Scope, design, and implement enhancements or new functionality
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, identifying optimization opportunities
• Manage multiple priorities and client needs independently
• Contribute to PX efforts and partner with internal teams as needed
• Independently creates client deliverables for large, complex projects and/or clients; evaluates effort and requests support as needed
• Leads work streams and/or small teams or projects as appropriate; reviews deliverables and contributes key content
• Manages own time, availability, progress against project plan, and billable hour expectations; communicates risks and/or availability to project leader(s) and people manager
• Formally or informally manages client-side relationships (e.g. internal partners, vendors, employees and/or customers)
• Leverages current Avaap methodology, best practices, and tools to deliver client solutions; identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends enhancements
• Contributes to internal initiatives that help make Avaap a market-leading consulting partner and best place to work
• Adheres to expectations for one's role communicated by the business and outlined within methodology and RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) Chart documentation
• Completes other related responsibilities as assigned based on client or business needs
  
  

Desired Experience And Skills

• Workday implementer Time Tracking and/or Absence certification required
• Proven experience in both domains, with deep expertise in Time Tracking
• Strong understanding of Workday AMS support models
• Ability to evaluate risks, prioritize needs, and manage client expectations
• Self-directed with excellent time management and communication skills
• Preference for Workday HCM consulting, and/or industry experience, Previous consulting experience with SaaS systems is highly preferred
• Possess a strong understanding of U S Payroll, including settlement, taxes, and all regulations applicable regulations at the federal, state and local level(s) in which the customer conducts business
• Confirm that the solution design presented to the client meets the requirements of the project across multiple functional areas
• Demonstrated ability to document delivered solutions, and provide knowledge transfer to customers on acceptable solutions
• Demonstrated ability to convey complex solutions of varying degrees to non-technical users
• Demonstrated ability to build long term, productive customer relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Workday Scheduling and Labor certification, preferred
• Experience working with Higher Education and/or Government clients, preferred
  
  

Pay Transparency

Compensation for roles at Avaap varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific business unit, team, role, skillset, and level of experience. As required by law, Avaap provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired.

• Base Salary Range is $135,000 to $175,000 plus 20% variable compensation is available for this specific role. At Avaap it is not typical to be hired at the top of the base salary range.
• During the interview process, alignment to level will be determined and should level differ from position applied for, a new compensation range will be provided for the appropriate role.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to communicate effectively
• Must be able to perform work indoors and remain stationary at a computer
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Passion for exceptional customer service and collaboration
• Ability to work remotely or out of one of Avaap’s physical office locations
• Current permanent U.S. work authorization required
  
  

Featured Avaap Benefits

• Open PTO
• Competitive vision, dental, and medical, including fertility coverage
• Confidential Teladoc Mental Health therapy services
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Company-paid disability and life benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, including behavioral health services
• Tech and Fitness stipends
  
  

Presented benefits available to full-time US employees. Speak with your recruiter about offerings outside of the US.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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