United States onlyJob Title: Workday Time Tracking/Absence/Scheduling Jr. Consultant
Job Type: Full Time/Salary - must be eligible to work in the United States and not require sponsorship
Job Location: Fully remote with up to 30% travel reside in the United States
Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 plus bonus
THE COMPANY
Meridian Partners, LLC – a minority-owned and operated business – is one of the nation’s fastest-growing small companies and a 9-Time Inc. 5000 Honoree. Since 2002, Meridian has helped organizations maximize value from their ERP investments, ensuring that enterprise software, infrastructure, and functionality are optimized to meet each organization or agency’s strategic goals. Meridian serves federal, state, and local governments, K-12, and commercial organizations.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Meridian Partners is seeking a Workday Time Tracking/Absence/Scheduling Jr. Consultant to support ongoing growth in our public sector practice. This role is ideal for early-career professionals with Workday configuration or support experience looking to specialize in Time Tracking, Absence, and Scheduling modules. You will contribute to client-facing projects and assist senior consultants in implementing and supporting Workday Time-related solutions.
This is an excellent opportunity to grow your Workday consulting career within a supportive, mentorship-driven environment while delivering high-impact solutions to public sector organizations across the U.S.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Assist in the implementation and configuration of Workday Time Tracking, Absence, and Scheduling modules for state, local, K-12, and other public sector clients.
- Support requirements gathering and documentation of public sector-specific time tracking policies (e.g., union rules, civil service hours, holiday accruals).
- Help build and test time tracking, absence management, and scheduling business processes and reporting dashboards.
- Assist with data mapping, validation, and conversion activities from legacy timekeeping or HR systems.
- Support the deployment of scheduling solutions that align with workforce planning and compliance needs in the public sector.
- Collaborate with senior consultants and project managers to ensure client satisfaction and deliverables are met.
- Troubleshoot system configuration issues and provide post-deployment support.
- Participate in knowledge transfer and documentation efforts to enhance internal capabilities.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING FOR SUCCESS
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of experience supporting or implementing Workday or other enterprise HR/timekeeping systems.
- Exposure to Workday Time Tracking, Absence, or Scheduling through configuration, support, or academic training.
- Passion for public sector consulting and a desire to grow within the Workday ecosystem.
- Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote consulting environment.
- Understanding of public sector time policies, labor rules, or scheduling practices is a plus.
- Workday certifications in Time Tracking or Absence (or willingness to obtain) strongly preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 30% for client-facing activities.
THE TEAM
You’ll be joining a collaborative, mission-driven team of Workday consultants who bring deep public sector experience to every engagement. Meridian’s mentorship-focused environment ensures that junior consultants receive the guidance and training necessary to accelerate their Workday career and contribute to impactful client outcomes.
BENEFITS
In addition to comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverages, Meridian provides a collaborative people-centric culture with a focus on work-life balance as well as:
- Generous Time-Off Policy
- 401(k) – company match and immediate vesting
- Life Insurance – company paid
- Financial Coaching
- EAP Assistance
- Caregiver Support Program
- Health Care Support Program
- Adoption Assistance Program
- FSA/HSA
- Marketplace Perks offers discounts on a variety of well-being products and services including pet insurance
- Optional (employee paid) short-term long-term disability, critical illness accident
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. No third-party agencies or submissions will be accepted.
Applicants have rights under the following Federal Employment Laws: Family Medical Leave Act , U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
