Cognizant Workday practice is recruiting for upcoming graduates who are looking for an exciting, entry level consulting opportunity starting in the summer of 2024. We proudly partner with Workday, one of the leading cloud-based software solutions for HR, finance, and payroll management. As an Absence and Time Tracking Associate Consultant at Cognizant Workday practice, you will be part of a project team working with customers to get the most out of their Workday Absence and Time Tracking implementation.
We are seeking Absence and Time Tracking Associate Consultants who have a passion to learn about consulting in the HR software arena. Cognizant Workday practice provides on-the-job training in Workday system implementation and consulting basics. After training, you will have a network of mentors to help you in your growth as a Workday Consultant. Absence and Time Tracking Associate Consultants must have a technical aptitude and be capable of confidently configuring the product to meet the business requirements and design specifications; ultimately delivering holistic solutions that consider relevant cross-functional requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Learn how and be on your way to becoming a Workday product expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation for the Absence Management and Time Tracking functional areas.
- Leverage the expertise and learn from your mentors to recommend the best solution based on the client’s requirements, budget, and timeframe; with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified.
- Learn how to and eventually guide the customer through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of the customer’s unique business requirements.
- Learn how to and eventually engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday Absence and/or Time Tracking solution.
- Perform multiple tasks under the direction of your Lead Consultant. Learn how to keep the client, your Lead, your project team and your Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project.
- Eventually, work alongside the integration team to test integrations between the Workday solution and the client’s selected payroll and benefits providers.
- Learn about and apply union rules and state labor laws to assist clients though the implementation process.
- Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share what you have learned and learnings with others within the organization.
Skills and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Computer Science, Economics, Information Systems, Mathematics, Finance, Human Resources, or related field is required.
- 1 Year of work experience in an office environment preferred.
- Strong aptitude for critical thinking and logic problems with a passion for problem solving.
- Exceptional resourcefulness, planning and time management, attention to detail and process, and research skills.
- Comfortable effectively speaking in front of others and interacting in a team environment. Presentation skills desired.
- Passion for exceptional customer service and collaboration.
- Experience in or knowledge of Human Resources, Payroll, Absence or Time (Time Tracking, Time Entry, Time & Labor, Time & Attendance) desired, but not required.
- Intermediate skills across the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs.
- Travel to customer site, when needed.
- This position will be located remotely
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Why choose Cognizant:
- Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas
- Opportunity to do great work
- Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit
- Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement
- Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
- An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs
Cognizant Core Values:
- Start with a point of view: I apply my expertise to gain trust and to lead our clients forward.
- Seek data, build knowledge: I use facts to guide my actions and decisions.
- Always strive, never settle: I act with agility and creativity, determined to stay one step ahead.
- Work as one: I deliver solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of Cognizant.
- Create conditions for everyone to thrive: I include, enable, and invest in everyone around me.
- Do the right thing, the right way: I always make the ethical choice.
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