Workday Time and Absence Analyst

Join a dynamic People Technology team supporting the design, configuration, and delivery of Workday Time & Absence solutions for international acquired populations. This contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on Workday professional who enjoys building scalable solutions, partnering across HR and Payroll, and guiding projects from sandbox configuration through production support. Responsibilities Gather statutory and company absence requirements by collaborating with HR, Payroll, and local People partnersDesign and configure Time Off Plans, Leave of Absence types, eligibility rules, accrual methods, and balance periodsBuild and support Workday Absence and Time Tracking solutions aligned with global naming and security standardsConfigure time tracking rules, validations, work schedules, calendars, time entry processes, approvals, and exception handlingOwn sandbox configuration, unit testing, and support for UAT defect resolutionReconcile balance loads and legacy data to ensure accuracy during migration activitiesSupport production migration sequencing, hypercare, and documentation for handoff to the functional teamPartner with stakeholders to troubleshoot issues and support reporting and audit needs related to Time & AbsenceHelp evaluate Workday release updates and identify opportunities for feature adoption and process improvement Skills At least 3 years of hands-on Workday Absence configuration experienceStrong Workday Time Tracking experience and understanding of how absence interacts with payroll in a global tenantExperience configuring absence policies for multiple countries and statutory leave requirementsAbility to translate business requirements into effective system design and configurationExperience supporting testing, defect resolution, and go-live readiness activitiesExcellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across HR, Payroll, IT, and People Technology teamsStrong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and documentation Preferred Skills Workday certification in Absence and/or Time TrackingExperience supporting M&A integration or acquired populationsFamiliarity with EMEA statutory leave requirementsBackground supporting complex accrual rules and time tracking integrationsExperience with reporting, audit support, and release management in Workday Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive environment where different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are valued. We encourage candidates of all identities and lived experiences to apply, and we welcome applicants who share our commitment to equity, respect, and belonging. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.