Workday Time and Absence Functional Lead
Listed on 2026-10-02
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IT/Tech
Business Systems & Technology Analysis, IT Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, IT Consultant
Location: Remote
We’re looking for an experienced Workday Functional Lead with strong expertise across Payroll, Time Tracking and Absence to support a large, multi-year enterprise technology transformation.
This role will take ownership of the Payroll, Time and Absence functional stream, helping shape future-state processes and ensuring Workday is effectively integrated within a broader ERP environment. The successful consultant will work closely with HRIS, Payroll, Finance, technical teams and implementation partners throughout the project lifecycle.
What You’ll Be DoingLead functional delivery across Workday Payroll, Time Tracking and Absence
.Review the current Workday environment and determine where configuration changes, enhancements or process improvements are required.
Facilitate requirements sessions and translate business needs into practical Workday solutions.
Help define future-state payroll, time and absence processes.
Provide functional guidance on Workday capabilities, configuration approaches and leading practices.
Collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, Finance, integration teams and external implementation partners.
Evaluate how Workday changes may affect integrations, connected applications and downstream processes.
Own or coordinate functional testing activities, including system integration testing, payroll parallel testing, UAT and payroll validation
.Investigate functional issues and work with project teams to resolve defects.
Support cutover planning, implementation, stabilization and post-go-live activities.
Provide documentation and knowledge transfer to internal Payroll and HRIS teams.
8+ years of Workday functional experience within complex enterprise environments.
Advanced hands-on knowledge of Workday Payroll, Time Tracking and Absence
.Experience leading a Workday functional stream through the full project lifecycle, from discovery and requirements through configuration, testing, go-live and stabilization.
Previous involvement in major ERP transformation, system integration or harmonization programs
.Strong understanding of payroll processes, time administration and absence management.
Experience evaluating integrations and understanding the impact of Workday changes across connected systems.
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