Workday Benefits/Absence Consultant


We areWe are a global collective of innovators applying the New every day to improve the way the world works and lives.New doesnt mean being ahead of the curve; new is pushing forward the curve, riding the edge where the impossible meets the transformational and making it reality where it matters.Help us show the world whats possible as you partner with clients to unlock hidden value and deliver innovative solutions. Empowered with innovative tools, continuous learning and a global community of diverse talent and perspectives, we drive success in a new business architecture that disrupts conventional practices. Our expertise spans 40+ industries across 120+ countries and impacts millions of lives every day. We turn ideas into reality.You areAs a member of one of the worlds largest Workday-certified teams, youll be part of a team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology. From rapid deployments to entire transformations, youll deliver integrated,payroll,cloud-based HR and financial management solutions that put organizations on the fast track to a better way to work.As a WorkdayBenefits/Absence Consultantyour primary responsibilities may include:

+ Support the Benefits/Absence work stream driving towards decisions and recommending best practices related to Workday functionality

+ Identify strategies, risks, and options, recommend approaches and mitigations to meet client/functional requirements

+ Lead, mentor, counsel and manage performance of project staff (depending upon project structure)

+ Advise clients on industry standardsand leading practices

+ Demonstrate design optionsthrough the use ofprototyping

+ Configure and test the Workday system

+ Understand and apply Workday andAccenturemethodologies.

+ Demonstrate strong client and stakeholder collaboration to achieve project objectives

+ Support innovation through the creation of new industry leading methods and assets






Why should I join the Accenture Workday team:Innovate every day.Be at the forefront of designing and delivering Workday solutions that push boundaries and create new opportunities for our clients.Lead with the industrys best. Join an industry-recognized global cloud leaderwith more than 2000 Workday certified professionals collaborating to drive enterprise-wide transformational projects on a global scale. Accenture has worked with more than 600 clients to deliver Workday deployments to unlock the potential of their organizations.Learn and grow continuously.Harness unmatched training and professional development to help youbuild and advance your Workday, consultative and delivery skills. With learning resources, interactive classroom courses, real-life client simulations and ongoing mentoring available when you need it, youll expand your thinking beyond the core Workday implementation.Who will be successful at Accenture:Its not just what you know or where youve been that propels success at Accenture: Itswho you are, fundamentally, as a person. We prize diversity in backgrounds and perspectives. Whatever your unique qualities, a few key traits should apply: Youre passionate about technology and motivated to apply the latest technology trends. Youre proactive and collaborative; a leader with effective communication skills. Youre driven by new challenges and are motivated to improve. Youre a creative problem solver with the flexibility to navigate uncertainty. Youre focused on the future with a desire to develop inclusive, responsible and sustainable solutions to complex challenges.




Heres what you need:

+ Existing and up to date Workday Benefits or Absence Certification

+ Experience within Public Sector

+ Minimum of 2 years of consulting experience, most recently in a Senior Analyst, Consultant, or similar level role, preferablywith a large consulting firm

+ A bility to travel up to 80% as required by business






Education Requirement:Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years work experience). If Associates Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6 year work experience


Bonus Points if:

+ 2 years prior experience implementing Workday with a certified Workdayimplementer

+ 1 Full lifecycle Workday Implementation

+ Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solvingenvironment

+ Experience with Excel, Visio and PowerPoint

+ Experience managing, coaching, or mentoring others






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Information on benefits is here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards)




Role Location Annual Salary Range


California $63,200 to $169,800


Colorado $63,200 to $146,700


New York - Albany $58,500 to $135,800


New York City $73,100 to $169,800


Washington $67,300 to $156,200




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