5+ years of Workday experience with at least 3 years specifically in Time Tracking , Scheduling , and Absence Management .
Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Lead Consultant on Workday HCM projects, with an emphasis on labor rules and workforce scheduling.
Strong understanding of federal, state, and union labor laws.
Hands-on experience with configuring complex labor cost rules , shift patterns , overtime calculations , and holiday pay rules .
Experience with Workday integrations , especially with time clocks (Kronos, InTouch, etc.) and payroll systems.
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills.
Workday Pro or Workday Certified in Time Tracking, Absence, or Scheduling (preferred but not required).
Experience in unionized environments with multiple labor agreements.
Prior involvement in a large-scale Workday implementation or optimization project.
Experience working in healthcare, retail, manufacturing, or other labor-intensive industries.