Senior Workday Consultant - Absence & Time Tracking

HR PATH HR Path is global player in HR Consulting.   We provide professional advice and support to organizations for whom human capital is essential in their HR transformation process.  Having a footprint in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific, we are able to offer global support in the development and execution of our customer’s HR strategy.    Advise to Run! HR Path, Global Leader in HR solutions • ADVISE: We support our customers in the transformation of their HR function, through a redefinition of their HR organization and their system digitalization • IMPLEMENT: As a partner of the main vendors in the market, we carry out technical and functional implementation projects of all HR solutions (SaaS or On-Premise) • RUN: With our global payroll expertise, we offer our clients several levels of payroll outsourcing   YOUR MISSIONS   The Senior Workday Consultant works in partnership with our UK and International clients to deliver robust, scalable solutions for the Workday Absence Management and Time Tracking (WDTT) modules. This role spans the entire project lifecycle—from business analysis, design, and configuration to testing, deployment, and AMS (Application Management Services) support. As a Senior Consultant, you will also act as a subject matter expert within the practice, mentoring fellow team members, contributing to our internal knowledge base, and occasionally supporting pre-sales initiatives. • Solution Design & Configuration: Lead the end-to-end implementation and support of Workday Absence Management and Time Tracking components. Build complex accruals, time entry codes, time calculations, and eligibility rules. • Business Processes & Security: Configure advanced Business Process (BP) definitions, condition rules, validation rules, custom notifications, alerts, worklets, and delegations. Manage Workday security groups and staffing models. • Reporting & Analytics: Design complex Workday Custom Reports (Advanced, Matrix, etc.) utilizing advanced Calculated Fields for precise entitlement units, leave type segment security, and time-off transfer balance units. • Integrations & Data: Maintain strong hands-on capability in creating, launching, and troubleshooting Inbound/Outbound EIBs, web services, and Core HCM foundational structures. • Testing & Quality Assurance: Prepare comprehensive test plans and test cases. Conduct rigorous manual and regression testing for client deployments and bi-annual Workday Feature Releases to ensure zero production downtime. • Client Advisory: Partner directly with HR stakeholders and global project teams to gather complex requirements, translate business needs into technical specifications, and proactively advise on Workday best practices.   YOUR PROFILE   • Experience: Minimum of 3–5+ years of core HRIS experience, with a proven track record of successfully delivering and supporting Workday Absence and Time Tracking projects. • Expertise: Deep functional and technical knowledge of Workday HCM Core, Absence Management, and Time Tracking is essential. • AMS & Implementation: Proven experience handling both net-new implementations and complex post-go-live support (AMS), including debugging and resolving high-priority tickets raised by HR users. • Consulting Skills: Strong client-facing experience in the UK, Ireland, or global markets. Ability to confidently challenge status-quo processes and guide clients toward standard Workday functionality. • Innovation: Up-to-date knowledge of the latest Workday features and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.     CORE COMPETENCIES & SOFT SKILLS   • Professionalism: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a collaborative mindset suited for high-profile client environments. • Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deliverables against tight deadlines and manage client expectations proactively. • Continuous Improvement: A strong desire to solicit feedback, mentor junior consultants, and actively contribute to the growth of the Workday practice. • Languages: Native or professional fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.   WHAT WE OFFER • A highly stimulating and fulfilling work environment with international development • Rapid career growth with numerous opportunities for development (horizontal & vertical): international mobility, training, and certification • A good work-life balance with telecommuting possibilities • Investment in the development of our employees; quarterly team events, annual seminar etc. • We are Happy at Work certified and continue to listen to our employees. If you value a culture that respects diversity, individual courage, integrity, excellence and encourages team collaboration, HR Path is the place for you. See you soon at HR Path!