Workday Specialist

Role & responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled Workday Specialist to enhance our Global HR operations and play a key part in shaping the culture of our growing Indian operations. This role offers the unique opportunity to work closely with global stakeholders supporting the technology and infrastructure that drive our HR business processes. We are looking for skilled candidates with experience in the Workday HCM product suite (including Recruiting, Learning, Performance, Advanced Comp, Benefits, Absence, and Time) and robust HR reporting and analytics skills.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in related field
• Workday HCM Certification Preferred
• 5+ years or experience as a Workday Specialist using extensive functional knowledge of the Workday HCM product suite (including Recruiting, Learning, Performance, Advanced Comp, Benefits, Absence, and Time).  
• Workday HCM administration experience, including advanced reporting, security administration, business process administration, and integrations. 
• Ability to operate independently and make decisions with little direct supervision.
• Excellent research, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to leverage data influence decision-making.
• Good project, prioritization, & time management skills ability to handle multiple priorities, organize work and meet deadline
• Proven experience in talent analytics and dashboard creation within Workday. 
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred. 

Shift: 1.30 pm to 10.30 pm IST

Operating Model - Hybrid (4 days work from Office is a must)

Responsibilities

• Lead Workday HCM Configuration: Serve as the technical expert for advanced Workday configuration, focusing on performance management, time and absence management, benefits, recruiting, onboarding, and talent analytics dashboards. 
• Reporting and Data Analysis: Conduct complex report writing and data analysis including insights and recommendations, to support management and executive decision-making, with a strong emphasis on talent metrics and insights. 
• Manage Organizational Changes: Oversee complex organizational changes within Workday, providing advanced functional support for issues and ensuring smooth transitions. 
• Integrations Management: Support inbound and outbound Workday integrations, including design, testing, troubleshooting, and ensuring data integrity across systems. 
• Security and Compliance: Provide primary security administration and IT audit support, ensuring compliance with internal policies and best practices. 
• Enhancements and Testing: Configure enhancements or changes in Workday HRIS and lead comprehensive testing cycles, actively reviewing new functionalities to ensure optimal performance. 
• Client Support: Offer backup support for the HR Service Center by responding to escalated client-service requests, ensuring high-quality service delivery.