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Published August 28, 2024·Last updated February 10, 2026·By WorkdayNegotiations Editorial
Core HCM · Workforce Time

Workday Time Tracking Contract Negotiation. Negotiate time clock SKUs, scheduling, and Workforce Management add-ons.

Workday Time Tracking is sold per active worker per year and frequently bundled with Workforce Management, Scheduling, and clock hardware. We negotiate the full Time stack — fixed fee or gain share — and consistently cut blended spend 25-40%.

$28M+
Client savings
500+
Engagements
34%
Avg reduction
14
Modules
What we do for Time Tracking

Where Time Tracking deals quietly leak value

Workday Time Tracking is often quoted as a near-zero-marginal add-on to HCM, which encourages buyers to skip negotiation. That's where the leak begins. The real cost shows up in adjacent SKUs: Scheduling, Workforce Management Pro, Geofencing, Mobile, and clock hardware — each of which prices independently and stacks fast. The negotiation is less about the headline PEPY and more about preventing SKU sprawl.

01

PEPY for Time vs WFM Pro

Time Tracking and Workforce Management Pro are different SKUs with different discount authorities. We benchmark each, then decide which to combine.

02

Clock Hardware & Refresh Cycle

Physical clocks are sold at retail with a refresh cadence Workday controls. We negotiate trade-in credits, multi-year hardware locks, and BYOD alternatives.

03

Geofencing & Mobile Capture

Geofencing and mobile time capture are sold as discrete SKUs at 15-25% of base PEPY. We bundle them into the base or eliminate where not used.

04

Scheduling Module Pricing

Workday Scheduling is priced separately and often over-licensed. We right-size by department coverage, not by total headcount.

05

Contingent Worker Coverage

Time Tracking SKUs frequently bill contingent and seasonal workers at full PEPY. We negotiate contingent exclusions or volume tiers.

Workday Time Tracking Pricing Dynamics

Where Workday lists, where it actually transacts, and the gotchas we see in every Time Tracking negotiation.
Time PEPY List
$6–$12
Per worker per year for base Time Tracking. WFM Pro lists 2-3x higher.
Typical Discount
35–55%
Off list, especially when bundled with HCM and Payroll at first contract.
Common Gotcha
Clock Hardware Lock-In
5-year clock refresh cycles at retail pricing. We've cut this 45% with trade-in negotiation.
Model A · Fixed Fee

Fixed Fee Engagement

Scoped deliverables. Predictable cost. You know the fee before we start. Benchmarks, negotiation strategy, and live deal support across every redline.

Model B · Gain Share

Gain Share Engagement

Zero upfront cost. Our fee is a percentage of verified, documented savings. No savings, no fee. Our incentives are 100% aligned with yours.

The clock hardware lock-in was costing us six figures a year in refresh fees we never agreed to. The renegotiated trade-in structure paid back the entire engagement in the first quarter.
VP Workforce Operations — National Retail Chain
$420K
Retail Time + Scheduling
18,000 workers across 600 locations. Eliminated contingent worker overcharging.
$310K
Healthcare WFM Pro Audit
Right-sized Scheduling licenses by department. Cut 38% from blended Time spend.
$560K
Manufacturing Clock Refresh
Negotiated hardware trade-in credit and 7-year refresh lock at acquisition pricing.

Workday Time Tracking negotiation — frequently asked

Should we negotiate Time Tracking separately or with HCM?

If they're being purchased together, always bundle — the blended discount is better and the cross-module entitlements (mobile, geofencing) negotiate down faster. If you already have HCM and are adding Time, we negotiate it against the existing HCM baseline.

How do you handle the difference between Time Tracking and Workforce Management Pro?

WFM Pro is the heavier SKU with scheduling, forecasting, and labor analytics. Many customers buy WFM Pro and use only Time Tracking — we audit usage and downshift where appropriate, often recovering 40-60% on the WFM line.

Can you negotiate the clock hardware separately?

Yes. Clock hardware is sold by Workday's hardware partner at retail and contracted on a refresh cycle that compounds cost. We negotiate trade-in credits, term locks, and BYOD/kiosk alternatives where labor compliance allows.

What about contingent worker pricing for Time?

Contingent and seasonal workers are the most common source of overcharging in Time deals. We negotiate contingent-only PEPY tiers, exclusions, or annual true-down rights.

Does gain share work for a Time-only engagement?

Yes, particularly at renewal where the baseline is clear and the savings show up immediately. Time-only gain share engagements typically close in 30-60 days.

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