Workday Time and Absence Consultant - Contract

Position Title: Workday Time and Absence ConsultantTotal year of Experience: 8+YearsContract Duration: 6 months+Work Location / Remote: offshoreWork Timings: UK Shift 2 PM TO 11 PM.Workday Functional Lead – Time & AbsenceWe are seeking a highly experienced Workday Functional Lead with deep expertise in Time Tracking and Absence Management to support the design, configuration, and optimization of global workforce solutions. This role will serve as a subject matter expert in Time & Absence, leading requirements gathering, solution design, and implementation of scalable, compliant programs across the organization.Key Responsibilities:Lead the design, configuration, and ongoing optimization of Workday Time Tracking and Absence modules, with a strong focus on Time Off Plans and Leave of Absence programs.Partner with HR and business stakeholders to gather, interpret, and translate requirements into effective system configurations, ensuring alignment with business policies and regulatory needs.Configure and maintain Holiday Calendars, accrual schedules, eligibility rules, and leave programs, ensuring accuracy and scalability across regions and employee populations.Provide expert guidance on best practices, design alternatives, and process improvements related to time and absence management.Support end-to-end implementation activities, including configuration, testing (SIT/UAT), deployment, and post-go-live support.Additional Responsibilities:Configure and maintain Core HCM, with working knowledge of related modules such as Compensation, Recruiting, and Security.Develop and support integrations using EIB (inbound/outbound), Core Connectors, and basic Workday Studio capabilities.Design and deliver advanced reporting and analytics, including calculated fields, dashboards, and composite reports to support workforce insights.Configure complex business processes with condition rules, validations, notifications, and approval workflows.Maintain and optimize Workday Security, including Role-Based, Domain, and Business Process Security policies.Support Workday release management (R1/R2), including regression testing and feature adoption.Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, IT, and external vendors to ensure seamless delivery of solutions.Qualifications:Proven expertise in Workday Time Tracking and Absence, including hands-on experience with Time Off and Leave of Absence plan configuration.Strong experience in requirements gathering, solution design, and stakeholder engagement.Demonstrated ability to manage complex configurations and global workforce requirements.Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, with a focus on delivering scalable, business-aligned solutions.Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

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