Workday Payroll, Time and Absence Lead

Introduction A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. Youu2019ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, youu2019ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. Youu2019ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences. Your role and responsibilities As a Package Consultant for Workday Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll, you will guide clients through the implementation, customization, and continuous improvement of Workday's human capital management (HCM) solutions, focusing on the Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll modules. You will design and deliver tailored solutions to meet clients' specific needs, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. Your primary responsibilities will include:u2022 Design Efficient Time Management Processes: Design and configure time management processes that align with clients' policies and regulatory requirements, leveraging modern time tracking methodologies to optimize performance.u2022 Configure Payroll Structures: Develop and implement payroll structures that meet clients' specific needs, ensuring compliance with global payroll regulations and best practices.u2022 Manage Absences: Design and manage absence management processes that align with clients' policies and regulatory requirements, utilizing absence management best practices to minimize errors and ensure compliance.u2022 Lead Workshops and Training Sessions: Deliver workshops and training sessions to end-users, enabling them to effectively utilize the Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll modules for accurate time recording, leave management, and payroll processing.u2022 Provide Post-Go-Live Support: Offer post-go-live support, including data validation and troubleshooting, to ensure smooth system operation and resolve any issues that may arise.This role can be performed from anywhere in the US and will require traveling based on business needs. Required technical and professional expertise u2022 Deep Expertise in Workday HCM Solutions: Proven experience with Workday's human capital management (HCM) solutions, specifically the Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll modules, with a strong understanding of their integration and optimization.u2022 Global Payroll Regulations Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of global payroll regulations and best practices, with experience in designing and implementing compliant payroll structures.u2022 Time Tracking Methodologies Expertise: Advanced understanding of modern time tracking methodologies, with experience in designing and configuring efficient time management processes.u2022 Absence Management Best Practices: Deep understanding of absence management best practices, with experience in designing and managing absence management processes that minimize errors and ensure compliance.u2022 Complex Problem-Solving Abilities: Proven ability to address complex issues arising during system configuration or usage, with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Preferred technical and professional experience u2022 Global Payroll Compliance Knowledge: Experience with global payroll regulations and best practices, including designing and implementing compliant payroll structures, is beneficial for this role.u2022 Advanced Time Tracking Methodologies: Familiarity with modern time tracking methodologies, including designing and configuring efficient time management processes, is advantageous.u2022 Absence Management Expertise: Knowledge of absence management best practices, including designing and managing absence management processes that minimize errors and ensure compliance, is desirable.IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Created: 2026-02-16