Workday Absence and Time Tracking Consultant

Job Description:About The GrooveThe Groove is a modern Workday consulting firm delivering transformative solutions across HCM and Financials. We partner with organizations to design and implement scalable, high-impact Workday solutions. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Workday Absence & Time Tracking Consultant to support client implementations and deliver exceptional outcomes.The RoleThe Workday Absence & Time Tracking Consultant is a client-facing role responsible for the design, configuration, and deployment of Workday Absence and Time Tracking solutions.

This role focuses on external client delivery across full lifecycle implementations and post-production optimization.The ideal candidate brings strong functional knowledge of Absence and Time Tracking and can translate business

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into effective, scalable system configurations.This role is remote-first, with travel aligned to client needs.

Key Responsibilities

Client Implementation & DeliverySupport end-to-end Workday Absence and Time Tracking implementationsParticipate in discovery and design sessions to gather business

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Configure Workday Absence and Time Tracking modulesAssist in translating client needs into functional system designSolution Design & ConfigurationConfigure key areas including: absence plans and accruals, time tracking rules and validations, work schedules and calendars, time entry, approvals,, and exceptionsSupport functional design documentationValidate system configurations with client stakeholdersTesting & DeploymentSupport system testing and validationAssist with user acceptance testing (UAT)Help guide clients through go-live readinessTroubleshoot and resolve configuration issuesPost-Production SupportSupport clients with enhancements and optimizationProvide guidance on Workday updates and new featuresAssist with reporting and audit support related to Absence and Time TrackingTravel ExpectationsTravel up to 20 - 30%, depending on client

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Travel typically tied to key milestones such as design workshops or go-liveMajority of delivery conducted virtually

Qualifications

2 - 5 years of Workday Absence and/or Time Tracking experienceWorkday Absence and/or Time Tracking certification preferredExperience supporting Workday implementations or post-production supportStrong understanding of time tracking and leave policiesAbility to work directly with clients and gather

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Strong communication and organizational skillsWhat Sets You ApartExperience with complex absence plans and accrual rulesKnowledge of time tracking integrations (payroll, scheduling, etc.)Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detailExperience working in a consulting environmentWhy The GrooveRemote-first flexibilityHigh-growth consulting environmentCompetitive compensation and performance incentivesOpportunity to work on impactful Workday implementationsCulture grounded in People, Integrity, Knowledge, Collaboration, Flexibility, and InnovationEEO Policy: The Groove is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Ready to embark on an exhilarating journey of innovation and collaboration?

Apply nowand be part of our exciting team at The Groove!Originally posted on Himalayas