Avaap · 3 hours ago
Principal Consultant, AMS - Time Tracking & Absence (AMS)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $175K/yrAvaap is seeking a seasoned Workday Time Tracking & Absence Principal Consultant to join their AMS practice. The role involves serving as the functional lead for multiple clients, providing expertise in Workday Time Tracking and Absence, and ensuring clients receive scalable, sustainable solutions.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as the functional lead across Workday Time Tracking and Absence, supporting multiple AMS clients with configuration, troubleshooting, enhancements, and issue resolution
Leverage expertise to articulate best practices, assess risks, and guide clients toward scalable, sustainable solutions
Partner with client stakeholders to understand requirements, propose options, and recommend the best path forward
Manage competing priorities and shifting client needs with confidence and professionalism
Stretch into adjacent functional areas as needed—within or outside TT/ABS—to support broader AMS team deliverables
Provide clear documentation, impact assessments, and knowledge transfer to clients and internal teams
Maintain a proactive, consultative approach, anticipating needs and identifying opportunities for improvement
Qualification
Required
Workday Time Tracking and/or Absence certification, Workday Payroll certification (all strongly preferred)
Deep functional expertise in Absence, with the ability to operate independently across both modules
Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to explain complex scenarios, evaluate risks, and present solution options clearly
Proven ability to juggle multiple clients and priorities in an AMS or multi-project environment
Collaborative mindset with a willingness to stretch into new areas when needed
Strong problem-solving, autonomy, and ownership of deliverables
Demonstrated ability to document delivered solutions, and provide knowledge transfer to customers on acceptable solutions
Demonstrated ability to convey complex solutions of varying degrees to non-technical users
Demonstrated ability to build long term, productive customer relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to communicate effectively
Must be able to perform work indoors and remain stationary at a computer
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Passion for exceptional customer service and collaboration
Ability to work remotely or out of one of Avaap's physical office locations
Current permanent U.S. work authorization required
Preferred
Experience working within HE and Gov verticals a plus
Certified in Scheduling and Labor Optimization Services, strongly preferred, although not required
Preference for Workday HCM consulting, and/or industry experience
Previous consulting experience with SaaS systems is highly preferred
Benefits
Open PTO
Competitive vision, dental, and medical, including fertility coverage
Paid parental leave
401(k) match
Company-paid disability and life benefits
Employee Assistance Program, including behavioral health services
Tech and Fitness stipends
Company
Avaap
Avaap is a premier technology and advisory consulting partner dedicated to accelerating organizational transformation.
Founded in 2006
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lydia Jonathan
Executive Admin to CEO
Tom Gaertig
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