About Us:
HRIS Analyst Workday
Location: Chennai, India (Global Competency Center)
Team: People Technologies
Level: Experienced Professional / Mid-Level
Overview
The HRIS Analyst Workday plays a critical role in supporting and enhancing Barry-Wehmiller s global Workday platform as part of the Global Competency Center in Chennai.
We are seeking a self-starter who can work independently and proactively identify improvements across multiple Workday functional areas. The role spans Core HCM, Recruiting, Absence, Learning, Compensation, Performance, Talent, Reporting, and Analytics , contributing to the ongoing optimization of our global people systems.
This is a non-customer-facing role , focused on configuration, data management, and reporting, with close collaboration across our global People Technologies and HR functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Workday Configuration Optimization
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Configure, maintain, and test functionality across multiple Workday modules: Core HCM, Recruiting, Absence, Learning, Compensation, Performance, and Talent.
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Independently assess system performance, identify enhancement opportunities, and implement improvements aligned with governance standards.
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Manage change requests from intake through testing and deployment, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
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Support Workday release management by analyzing new features, performing regression testing, and documenting impacts.
Data Management Integrity
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Maintain high standards of data accuracy through proactive audits, validations, and corrective actions.
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Manage EIB uploads and mass data updates with precision and control.
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Partner with the Integrations team to ensure data consistency between Workday and other People systems such as Dayforce.
Reporting Analytics
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Build and maintain Workday reports and dashboards to support operational and strategic reporting needs.
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Develop calculated fields, composite reports, and advanced analytics in partnership with global HRIS colleagues.
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Contribute to advanced reporting initiatives using Workday Prism Analytics where applicable.
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Ensure all reporting aligns with Barry-Wehmiller s People Data Charter and governance framework.
Collaboration Continuous Improvement
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Work closely with the global People Technologies team to align configuration standards and drive process efficiency.
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Create and maintain documentation for configuration, testing, and process workflows.
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Identify opportunities to streamline HR technology operations and reduce manual processes through system optimization.
Qualifications Skills
Essential:
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Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
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3 5 years of hands-on experience with Workday HCM (configuration, reporting, or data management).
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Proficiency in multiple Workday functional areas, such as Core HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Absence, Performance, or Talent.
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Proven ability to manage configuration requests from analysis through implementation with minimal supervision.
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Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
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High attention to detail and comfort managing confidential data.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially within a global, virtual environment.
Preferred (Nice to Have):
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Experience with Workday Prism Analytics or similar reporting tools.
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Knowledge of Workday security, business process frameworks, and merit/bonus cycle configuration.
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Prior experience in an HRIS or People Technologies team within a shared services or global competency center environment.
What You ll Gain
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The opportunity to work across the full Workday HCM suite, shaping global HR technology delivery.
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Independence and trust to take ownership of Workday configuration and data quality improvements.
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Exposure to advanced Workday functionality including Prism Analytics and enterprise-level reporting.
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Growth opportunities within the People Technologies organization to expand into senior functional or solution architect roles.
Company:
BW Corporate GCC
