W2 only, client CANNOT do sponsorship
Position : Workday Functional Consultant
Location : St. Petersburg, FL (HYBRID)
Type : PERM (Direct hire)
Experience : Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Finance
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Workday Functional Consultant to support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing enhancement of our Workday platform. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience configuring and deploying Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Finance modules , as well as partnering with business stakeholders to translate operational needs into scalable system solutions.
This role requires strong functional Workday expertise, problem-solving ability, and excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
Workday Implementation & Configuration
- Lead or support the implementation and configuration of Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Finance modules.
- Configure business processes, pay components, time entry rules, cost centers, financial workflows, and integrations as needed.
- Work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, translate them into Workday functionality, and execute system configuration.
System Enhancements & Support
Provide day-to-day functional Workday support, including troubleshooting, testing, and resolving system issues.Maintain data accuracy and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations.Partner with Payroll, HR, and Finance teams to optimize workflows and improve system usability.Testing & Documentation
Develop test scripts, perform system testing (unit, regression, and UAT), and validate system updates.Document system configuration, business processes, and functional specifications.Support Workday releases by analyzing impact, testing changes, and implementing enhancements.Stakeholder Collaboration
Serve as a Workday subject matter expert for Payroll, Time Tracking, and Finance.Work closely with internal teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.Communicate system updates, enhancements, and best practices to end-users.Qualifications
3+ years of hands-on Workday functional experience , including Payroll, Time Tracking, and Finance.Strong understanding of Payroll operations, calculations, time tracking rules, accounting principles, and financial workflows.Experience supporting or leading at least one Workday implementation or major module rollout .Ability to analyze requirements, troubleshoot issues, and recommend scalable solutions.Strong documentation, testing, and communication skills.Experience collaborating with HR, Payroll, and Finance stakeholders.Workday certifications in Payroll, Time Tracking, or Finance are a plus