Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking (PATTS) Lead
Guidehouse ‚Ä¢ Atlanta, Georgia ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $118,000–$196,000 / year
Posted on Sat, Aug 15, 2026
Job Family:
SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
As part of our Workday Practice, you’ll be a member of an energized team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology
From initial assessments to entire transformations, you’ll deliver Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions equipping organizations with the information they need to make better business decisions
As a PATTS Lead, you will:
Be a hands-on HCM Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, and/or Scheduling Lead on assigned projects helping to streamline client process.
Facilitate Design Sessions, capture client requirements, configure creative solutions, and mentor other consultants.
Responsibilities include documentation, configuration, testing support, go-live support, and post-production (hypercare) support.
Participate in an innovative, teaming culture for the PATTS team to enable constant innovation.
Strong ability to team with project leadership to communicate challenges and improvements to project processes.
Demonstrate consultative skills.
Have a passion for high customer satisfaction levels.
What You Will Need:
Bachelor's degree with a MINIMUM of FIVE (5) years of relevant experience implementing Workday payroll, absence, time tracking, etc; OR Master's degree with a MINIMUM of THREE (3) years of relevant experience implementing Workday payroll, absence, time tracking, etc. Years of experience can be substituted for a formal degree, such as NO degree with a MINIMUM of NINE (9) years of relevant experience implementing Workday payroll, absence, time tracking, etc.
Engaged in at least 2 full Workday payroll implementations
Current holder of one of the following Workday Pro Partner Certifications: Payroll for USA, Time Tracking, or Absence
Up to 50% travel balanced with a work from home and/or Guidehouse office location. Consultants may provide on-site support for key milestones as needed
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Experience with the execution of projects within a structured methodology
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, focused on Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Strong written and oral communication skills (RFP responses, white papers, etc.) and presentation skills such as Workday demonstrations and client presentations
Implementations involving deploying within a state or local government is preferred
Experience working in State and Local Government HR/Payroll Department environments with an understanding of the issues facing organizations today
Experience in an ERP Software Sales cycle (RFx responses, orals presentations, etc.)
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
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