The 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 requirements into effective, scalable system configurations.
This role is remote-first, with travel aligned to client needs.
Responsibilities
Client Implementation & Delivery
Support end-to-end Workday Absence and Time Tracking implementations
Participate in discovery and design sessions to gather business requirements
Configure Workday Absence and Time Tracking modules
Assist in translating client needs into functional system design
Solution Design & Configuration
Configure key areas including: absence plans and accruals, time tracking rules and validations, work schedules and calendars, time entry, approvals,, and exceptions
Support functional design documentation
Validate system configurations with client stakeholders
Testing & Deployment
Support system testing and validation
Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT)
Help guide clients through go-live readiness
Troubleshoot and resolve configuration issues
Post-Production Support
Support clients with enhancements and optimization
Provide guidance on Workday updates and new features
Assist with reporting and audit support related to Absence and Time Tracking
Travel Expectations
Travel up to 20-30%, depending on client requirements
Travel typically tied to key milestones such as design workshops or go-live
Majority of delivery conducted virtually
Requirements
2-5 years of Workday Absence and/or Time Tracking experience
Workday Absence and/or Time Tracking certification preferred
Experience supporting Workday implementations or post-production support
Strong understanding of time tracking and leave policies
Ability to work directly with clients and gather requirements
Strong communication and organizational skills
What Sets You Apart
Experience with complex absence plans and accrual rules
Knowledge of time tracking integrations (payroll, scheduling, etc.)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Experience working in a consulting environment
Why The Groove
Remote-first flexibility
High-growth consulting environment
Competitive compensation and performance incentives
Opportunity to work on impactful Workday implementations
Culture grounded in People, Integrity, Knowledge, Collaboration, Flexibility, and Innovation
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Benefits
Remote work options
Additional Information
Job Description:
About The Groove
The 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.
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