Job Description

Workday Absence Consultant 

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract

Location: France (Hybrid, multiple office locations)

Duration: 12-month contract

Languages: English required (French bonus)

Overview

We are working with a growing Workday practice supporting a client programme in France and are looking for a Certified Workday Absence Consultant to join on a long-term contract.

The role focuses on the hands-on delivery of Workday Absence solutions, working across the full Workday product lifecycle and partnering closely with customer stakeholders to deliver effective, scalable outcomes.

This opportunity is well suited to a Workday consultant who enjoys delivery ownership, is comfortable working directly with clients, and can balance hands-on configuration with advisory input.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and configure Workday Absence solutions end to end

• Work hands-on across all phases of the Workday product lifecycle

• Capture business requirements and translate them into Workday Absence designs

• Partner closely with customers to articulate solutions and best practice

• Support testing, deployment, and post–go-live activities

• Act as a subject matter expert for Workday Absence

Required Experience

• 2–3+ years’ experience as a Workday Consultant

• Current live certification in Workday Absence

• Strong hands-on Workday delivery experience

• Experience working directly with customers and stakeholders

• Consulting or Workday practice background preferred