Workday Certified Time Tracking/Absence/Scheduling Consultant

About the role

This individual will be part of a team of advisory professionals focused on cloud-based data-reporting operations that integrate and optimize the essential corporate functions of finance, analytics, planning and HR. For many of our clients, successfully getting their data operations into cloud environments is a major focus. The enterprise data-reporting software of Workday is a critical component of many of the cloud solutions we design, which is why Accenture has assembled a team of more than 2,000 Workday-certified professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the Time Tracking/Absence/Scheduling workstream on a Workday implementation project.
• Support the creation of workplans for large complex global engagements, owning risk, budget, resources, client relationship, etc.
• Research and resolve day-to-day Workday Time Tracking/Absence/Scheduling issues.
• Work with client to support the new requirements for Time Tracking/Absence/Scheduling in Workday.
• Create and update Workday configurations based on requirement changes.
• Provide support for regular and special Absence/Time Tracking/Scheduling processes in Workday.
• Provide support for Legal and regulatory reports in Workday.
• Provide support for year-end reporting and other year-end activities in Workday.
• Manage small on and off-shore functional teams.
• Identify strategies, risks, and options, recommend approaches and mitigations to meet client/functional requirements.
• Architect Workday Time Tracking/Absence/Scheduling solutions to ensure that all work streams are cohesive and cross-functional impacts are considered and mitigated.
• Advise clients on industry standards and leading practices.
• Demonstrate design options through the use of prototyping.
• Understand and apply Workday and Accenture methodologies.
• Provide the Project Manager with status updates and keep them apprised of overall project status.
• Demonstrate strong client and stakeholder management to achieve project objectives.
• Support innovation through the creation of new industry leading methods and assets.

Requirements

• Workday Partner Certification
• Minimum of 3 years of consulting experience, most recently in a Sr. Consultant, or similar level role
• Minimum of 3 years of Workday Time Tracking/Absence Implementations
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years work experience). If Associate’s Degree must have equivalent minimum 6 year work experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in Canadian Payroll processing
• Workday Canadian PATT experience
• Strong US Payroll process knowledge
• Demonstrate knowledge of the HR function & processes
• Experience with Payroll software such as ADP GlobalView, SAP, Ceridian, ADP eTime, PeopleSoft, Workday, Oracle or Ultimate

Skills

• Understanding of Workday and Accenture methodologies
• Ability to manage small on and off-shore functional teams
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks
• Experience with prototyping and demonstrating design options

Benefits

• Market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Pay

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

Schedule

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.