Workday Core HCM & Security Consultant _ 8-12 Years_ Immediate Joiner

We are looking for someone who can bring strong design expertise in Workday Absence and Time Off, with experience across multiple Workday implementations, including BAU support, and a deep understanding of how the module operates in practice.

The ideal candidate should have experience managing complex global absence policies and simplifying them where appropriate, while bringing best-practice insights and industry-leading approaches to Absence and Time Off design. They should also understand how Workday supports the end-to-end colleague journey. Knowledge of Workday Payroll would be beneficial, as many absence and time-off processes have payroll implications. Optionally, a strong understanding of Workday security roles, approvals, and audit requirements is also important. Experience in financial services would be an advantage.

Key requirements include:
- 812 years of overall Workday experience, with a strong focus on the Absence & Time-Off module
- Workday Absence certification
- Hands-on experience with:
- Configuration of Time Off Types, Plans, Leave of Absence, Accruals, and Eligibility Rules
- Absence frameworks, including absence tables, balances, and schedule-based configurations
- Strong understanding of:
- Business Process Framework (BPF) and security configuration
- Integration touchpoints with Payroll, Time Tracking, and Benefits
- Experience across the full implementation lifecycle, including Design, Build, Test, Deploy, and Support
- Exposure to global absence implementations and multi-country rollouts
- Ability to create functional design documents, solution designs, and configuration workbooks
- Hands-on experience supporting UAT cycles, defect resolution, and post-go-live support
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with HR, Payroll, and business users