Remote Role : Workday Time Tracking & Absence Specialist : Long Term Contract

[Devendra Upadhyay]

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Job Title: Workday Time Tracking & Absence Specialist

Certification: Workday Time Tracking Certification is mandatory.
Location: : Remote

Duration : Long Term Contract

W2 Contract : All Visa 

C2C Self Corp : USC and GC Only 

C2C Agency : H1B only 

Role Overview : We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the implementation, configuration, and optimization of Workday Absence and Time Tracking modules. You will act as a strategic advisor to leadership, translating complex business priorities into scalable HR technology solutions. This role requires a blend of deep technical configuration skills and the ability to drive talent management strategies. Make sure you send resumes only and only deve...@buckeyeglobalit.com

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Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 3–6 years of hands-on experience in Workday Time Tracking & Absence Management.
• Workday Expertise: Strong mastery of the Workday Business Process Framework and Data Model.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple high-touch projects, drive AOP planning, and meet strict deadlines.
• Soft Skills: Excellent analytical troubleshooting skills and the ability to coach/mentor managers and junior HR professionals.

Additional Desired Skills

• Absence Management & Payroll integration
• Compensation & Benefits
• Succession Planning

Agile Project Management (Scrum/Iterative delivery)

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Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Configuration:

• Implementation: Lead the end-to-end configuration of Workday Absence (leave of absence, accruals, time-off plans) and Time Tracking (work schedules, time entry, calculations, and approvals).
• System Optimization: Design and maintain functional documentation, translate business requirements into system configurations, and manage security roles/reporting.
• SME Guidance: Serve as the primary point of contact for best practices, staying updated on Workday features to recommend process improvements.
• Testing & Quality: Conduct rigorous system testing, resolve defects, and partner with integration teams to troubleshoot cross-functional issues.

Strategic HR & Talent Management:

• Talent Agenda: Partner with senior leadership to drive succession planning, talent development, and organizational change initiatives.
• Performance Analytics: Analyze KPIs and Employee Opinion Survey results to co-create action plans that enhance engagement and productivity.
• Process Innovation: Proactively introduce automation and innovative HR practices to increase efficiency and position HR as a "profit center."
• Agile Transformation: Promote iterative project cycles and agile values to ensure the HR model remains flexible and customer-sensing.

Thanks & Regards, Devendra Upadhyay E-mail - devendra@buckeyeglobalit.com