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Avaap

Principal Consultant, AMS - Time Tracking & Absence (AMS)

full-time

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Lead Workday Time Tracking and Absence initiatives for multiple clients, enhancing solutions through expertise while managing priorities in a dynamic consulting environment.

Avaap is seeking a seasoned Workday Time Tracking & Absence Principal Consultant to join our AMS practice. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can work independently across multiple clients, and brings deep functional knowledge—especially in Absence—to help customers stabilize, optimize, and evolve their Workday tenant.


Responsibilities Include
  • 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.
 
Desired Experience and Skills
  • Workday Time Tracking and/or Absence certification, Workday Payroll certification (all strongly preferred).
  • Experience working within HE and Gov verticals a plus.
  • Certified in Scheduling and Labor Optimization Services, strongly preferred, although not required.
  • 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.
  • Preference for Workday HCM consulting, and/or industry experience, Previous consulting experience with SaaS systems is highly preferred.
  • 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.
Pay Transparency
Compensation for roles at Avaap varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific business unit, team, role, skillset, and level of experience. As required by law, Avaap provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired.
• Base Salary Range is $135,000 to $175,000 plus 20% variable compensation is available for this specific role. At Avaap it is not typical to be hired at the top of the base salary range.
*During the interview process, alignment to level will be determined and should level differ from position applied for, a new compensation range will be provided for the appropriate role.
Minimum Qualifications
• 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
Featured Avaap 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
Presented benefits available to full-time US employees. Speak with your recruiter about offerings outside of the US.

Jessica

Torres

Vice President, Talent

614-595-7010

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Health Insurance: Competitive vision, dental, and medical, including fertility coverage
  • Other Benefit: Tech and Fitness stipends
  • Paid Parental Leave: Paid parental leave
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$135,000 – $175,000 per year
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