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Workday Absence & Time Tracking Consultant

VirtualResource

Full-time
2-5 years experience
Remote OK

Key Skills

Workday Absence
Workday Time Tracking
HR Business Processes
Leave Administration
Scheduling
System Configuration
Client Workshops
Stakeholder Management
Consulting
System Testing
Troubleshooting
Requirement Gathering
Workday Certification
Global Absence Management
Project Planning

Job Description

VirtualResource (VR) is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR and Workday systems. We strive to be the go-to company that partners with businesses to optimise their HR technology landscape.


Our people are our most important asset

  • We recognise the need for a committed, skilled and loyal team and strive to create a working environment that is flexible, caring and considerate of all needs.
  • We attract the best people and reward them appropriately
  • Staff development and upskilling are core to what we do

 

What is the role about:

We are looking for an experienced Workday Absence & Time Tracking Consultant to join our team and support clients in designing, configuring, and optimizing their Workday solutions. In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements, deliver best-practice configurations, support implementations, and provide ongoing guidance to help clients maximize the value of their Workday investment.

 

Job Description

 

Responsibilities will include:


  • Configure and implement Workday Absence and Time Tracking solutions aligned to client requirements and best practices.
  • Facilitate client workshops to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and recommend effective Workday solutions.
  • Provide expert functional guidance throughout solution design, prototyping, testing, deployment, and post-production support.
  • Advise clients on Workday functionality, enhancements, and industry best practices related to Absence and Time Tracking.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration with other Workday modules and HR systems.
  • Conduct system testing, troubleshoot issues, and provide ongoing support to ensure stable and optimized solutions.
  • Develop and deliver user training sessions and supporting documentation.
  • Manage multiple client engagements while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders and project managers.
  • Support project planning, status reporting, and issue resolution activities.

Must Have Skills Required


  • Minimum of 3 years' hands-on Workday consulting experience focused on Absence Management and Time Tracking.
  • Proven experience configuring and implementing Workday Absence and Time Tracking functionality.
  • Strong understanding of HR business processes, particularly absence management, leave administration, scheduling, and time tracking.
  • Experience leading client workshops, gathering requirements, and translating business needs into system configurations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and consulting skills.
  • Experience supporting testing, defect resolution, and production deployments.
  • Workday Absence and/or Time Tracking Certification.
  • Knowledge of global absence, leave, and time management processes.
  • Experience working within consulting or client-facing environments.
  • Fluent in English
  • Fluent in German/Italian

Other Qualifications/Skills that will be Beneficial but Not Mandatory


  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
  • Experience with Workday integrations and cross-functional Workday modules.
  • Experience delivering end-user training and creating user documentation.

Core Responsibilities

You will configure and implement Workday Absence and Time Tracking solutions while facilitating client workshops to gather requirements. Additionally, you will provide expert functional guidance throughout the project lifecycle and support ongoing system optimization.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of hands-on Workday consulting experience specifically in Absence Management and Time Tracking. Proficiency in English and either German or Italian is required, along with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

  • Flexible working environment
  • Staff development
  • Upskilling

About VirtualResource

Industry: Information Technology & Services

Company size: 51-200 employees

At VirtualResource, we believe the people behind your HR systems are just as important as the technology itself. The right support, a clear vision, and a capable project team can make all the difference – and that’s where we come in. We're not your typical cookie-cutter partner. We're boutique, client-side, and understand the challenges you face. We fix problems and get the job done - properly and practically. We don’t just consult – we collaborate. Through our three distinct service groups, you gain a one-stop partner committed to delivering real impact and change: 1. Technology Services Our Technology Services are here to support you at every stage of your Workday and ServiceNow journey. Whether you're starting a new project, looking for expert guidance, or need reliable day-to-day support, we bring a mix of practical delivery and smart advice to help your systems run smoothly and deliver real business value. -Delivery Services -Advisory Services -Application Support 2. Incubane Our Innovation team is focused on helping your business get more value out of Workday by leveraging the latest technologies. We offer custom solutions that are built in Extend, or off-the-shelf products that are part of the Built on Workday programme. Incubane uses the latest technologies & artificial intelligence to be at the forefront of innovation within the Workday ecosystem. -Workday Extend Services -Built on Workday Apps 3. VirtualResource Transformation Our dedicated Transformation Team are HR experts that speak tech, skilled at providing system agnostic HR Transformation. We are seasoned professionals who have done this before - consultants that have been in the field, not just in the classroom. Whether it’s everyday enhancements or a full-scale global transformation, we provide practical, grounded advice that supports you on your journey. -Advisory -Organisation & Service Design -Process Design -Change -Learning -Operational Support

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