Functional Consultant - Payroll, Absence & Time Tracking Systems at Workday

Costa Rica

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Human Resources, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • 3+ years of functional experience with Payroll Absence, Time Tracking and/or Scheduling software solutions or systems
  • Previous consulting experience either as a consultant with a professional services company or as an internal consultant
  • Experience implementing or working with Workday, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, ADP, UKG or similar applications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Passion for customer service
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Business analysis and requirements gathering abilities
  • Ability to learn technology quickly through instruction and self-training
  • Experience deploying multiple projects simultaneously (a plus)
  • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Master Workday Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking and Scheduling
  • On a client engagement: understand client business requirements, configure the Workday solution, demonstrate the configurations through the building of prototype configuration, assist the client in testing the Workday solution
  • Work with the client to help convert legacy data into Workday
  • Assist the Integration Consulting team in helping to configure and test integrations between Workday and 3rd party/custom solutions
  • Understand Workday’s Implementation Methodology and use it on all client engagements
  • Ensure the client takes advantage of Workday's proven solutions
  • Mentor and share product knowledge with other consultants
  • Help deliver successful project outcomes and lasting client relationships

Skills

Workday
Payroll
Absence Management
Time Tracking
Scheduling
Implementation
Cloud Solutions

Workday

Cloud applications for finance and HR management

About Workday

Workday provides enterprise cloud applications that focus on finance and human resources for medium to large-sized businesses across various industries. Its main products include Workday Human Capital Management, Workday Financial Management, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Workday Student, which help organizations manage their workforce and streamline financial operations. The software operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to pay a recurring fee based on the number of users and specific modules needed. This model supports continuous updates and improvements to the software. Workday stands out from competitors due to its strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and employee engagement, offering tools like Workday Peakon Employee Voice to enhance workforce experience. The company's goal is to provide essential tools that improve operational efficiency and support businesses in managing their human resources and financial operations effectively.

Pleasanton, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$209.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Performance Bonus
Stock Options
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget

Risks

Emerging HR tech startups like Buk could challenge Workday's market share.
Dependency on third-party platforms like Udemy may complicate service delivery.
Strategic shifts under new leadership could disrupt existing customer relationships.

Differentiation

Workday is a leader in cloud-based HCM and ERP solutions for large enterprises.
The company offers a subscription model ensuring steady revenue and continuous software updates.
Workday's focus on employee engagement tools like Peakon sets it apart in the market.

Upsides

Increased demand for cloud HCM solutions boosts Workday's market potential.
AI-driven analytics enhance Workday's financial management offerings with predictive insights.
Workday's partner ecosystem expansion, like with MetLife, opens new customer opportunities.

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