Freelance Workday Consultant (Part-Time)
emagine · Remote - Portugal · part-time · 2026-09-06
Job description
We are looking for an experienced Workday Consultant to support ongoing HR systems initiatives and operational activities on a flexible, part-time basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an independent consultant or freelancer who can dedicate a few hours per week to support Workday configurations, enhancement requests, issue resolution, and business process optimization.
Responsibilities
- Provide functional support for Workday HCM and related modules.
- Gather and analyze business requirements from HR and business stakeholders.
- Configure and maintain Workday solutions in line with business needs.
- Support Absence Management processes and configurations.
- Assist with data loads and data maintenance activities using EIB.
- Troubleshoot and resolve Workday-related incidents and enhancement requests.
- Support integrations between Workday and payroll systems.
- Participate in system testing activities and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Advise stakeholders on Workday best practices and process improvements.
- Provide documentation, knowledge transfer, and user support when required.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Workday Consultant, Functional Consultant, or Workday Specialist.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Workday Core HCM
- Absence Management
- Business Process Configuration
- EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder)
- Security and Reporting concepts
- Experience supporting HR operations and HR systems.
- Previous involvement in Workday implementations, enhancements, or post-go-live support.
- Experience working with payroll integrations is highly valued.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Fluent English.
Nice to Have
- Experience with PECI integrations.
- Experience with ADP integrations or other global payroll providers.
- Workday certifications.
- Experience working in international environments and multi-country deployments.
Engagement Details
- Freelance / Contractor engagement.
- Part-time allocation (flexible hours per week).
- Remote work.
- Start date: ASAP.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a hands-on consultant who can operate independently, engage directly with stakeholders, and help optimize and maintain Workday solutions while providing expert guidance on HR processes and system improvements.