Workday Functional Specialist/Senior Specialist (Time-tracking Module)

About This Role

As a Workday Time Tracking Specialist, you will serve as the primary expert ensuring our Time Tracking module operates seamlessly, scales effectively, and supports accurate payroll and regulatory compliance. While Time Tracking will be your core focus, you will also contribute across other domains and additional HRIS platforms to strengthen our overall People Technology foundation. You’ll partner closely with People and IT teams to deliver scalable solutions, optimize existing processes, and explore new ways Workday and other tools can bring value to the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration and maintenance of Workday Time Tracking, including time entry rules, validation logic, work schedules, time calculations, and compliance requirements.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions that enhance employee experience.
• Own and manage reporting, calculated fields, and security configurations that provide accurate insights into time entries, exceptions, overtime, and pay-impact data.
• Own documentation and knowledge sharing, including SOPs, configuration guides, and process maps to strengthen team resiliency.
• Gain opportunities to work across other Workday domains and internal tools, expanding expertise based on project needs and personal interests.
• Stay informed on new Workday releases and people technology trends, identifying opportunities for enhancement and automation.
• Explore and contribute to other internal tools and technologies beyond Workday, expanding your technical footprint within the People Technology ecosystem.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of hands-on Workday experience, with at least 2-3 years focused on Time Tracking configuration, rules, and reporting.
• Deep expertise in Time Tracking setup, including time entry codes, calendars, work schedules, validation rules, time calculations (OT, shift premiums, holiday rules), and compliance requirements.
• Strong proficiency in Advanced Reporting and Calculated Fields, with the ability to build complex, cross-domain reports and time-related analytics.
• Solid understanding of HCM fundamentals, covering both business processes (Hire, Change Job, Termination) and configuration concepts (condition rules, orgs, hierarchies, custom objects)
• Working knowledge of Workday Security, including constrained/unconstrained roles and segmented security
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for process efficiency and data integrity.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and translate business needs into system design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, IT, Business Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 4-6 years of hands-on Workday experience, with at least 2-3 years focused on Time Tracking configuration, rules, and reporting.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Workday Time Tracking, Absence, or Payroll integrations (EIBs, PECI, or custom interfaces).
• Exposure to overtime, shift differential, or country-specific labor rule implementations in Workday.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks, release management, or regression testing for time-related logic.
• Experience working in an international or fast-paced environment.
• Workday certification(s) in Time Tracking, Payroll, or HCM.
• Interest in expanding knowledge beyond Workday into other people technology platforms and tools.

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits