Workday Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking Sr. Consultant - AMS

Huron Consulting Services • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. The Workday PATT Senior Associate – AMS serves as a client-facing Subject Matter Expert supporting organizations in a post‑production, Application Managed Services (AMS) environment. This role requires hands-on expertise across Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, and HCM, along with the ability to provide trusted advisory support, resolve complex cross-functional issues, and confidently engage with senior client stakeholders.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of hands-on Workday experience with a strong focus on Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence in a post‑production or AMS environment.
• Proven experience serving as a client-facing Workday SME, including interaction with senior and executive stakeholders.
• Strong cross‑functional Workday HCM knowledge and understanding of downstream impacts across domains.
• Experience delivering support and enhancement work in an AMS or ongoing support model.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Workday certifications in Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, or HCM.
• Experience supporting U.S. Payroll environments and regulatory considerations.
• Experience working with Workday integrations, reports, or audits related to Payroll and Time.
• Exposure to multi-region or complex payroll environments.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a client-facing Subject Matter Expert supporting organizations in a post‑production, Application Managed Services (AMS) environment.
• Provides hands-on expertise across Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, and HCM.
• Provides trusted advisory support.
• Resolves complex cross-functional issues.
• Confidently engages with senior client stakeholders.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• wellness programs
• annual incentive compensation program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior