Workday Functional Consultant

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Job Title:

Workday Functional Consultant

Location: Bangalore

Reporting to:

Senior Product Manager

• Purpose of the role
  

• Key tasks & accountabilities
• Configuration and Customization: Configure Workday system settings, business processes, security policies, and integrations to align with client requirements and industry best practices. Develop and implement custom solutions when needed. Customize workflows, notifications, and reporting to optimize the end-user experience and administrative efficiency.
• System Implementation: Lead or support the implementation of Workday modules, including Learning, Talent Management, and Recruiting, based on organizational needs.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their business requirements, processes, and goals, and translate them into Workday system configurations and solutions within the organizational framework in alignment with the design principles and product roadmaps. Foster strong partnerships with cross-functional teams, including HR, IT, and business leaders, to ensure alignment between learning objectives and organizational goals.
• Training and Change Management: Provide comprehensive training and support to end-users, administrators, and stakeholders, and share industry best practices, to ensure effective adoption and utilization of the Workday system. Assist with change management activities to promote user acceptance and adoption.
• Support: Serve as a subject matter expert, offering ongoing support and troubleshooting assistance to resolve issues and enhance user adoption.
• Communication: Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies effectively to stakeholders, and facilitate decision-making to mitigate potential obstacles.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Conduct system testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing, to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and functionality of Workday configurations and customizations.
• Documentation and Knowledge Transfer: Create and maintain documentation, including system configuration guides, process maps, and training materials. Transfer knowledge to client teams to enable self-sufficiency in managing and maintaining the Workday system post-implementation.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with Workday product updates, new features, emerging technologies, and industry trends. Proactively identify opportunities for system optimization, process improvement, system enhancements, and automation to enhance the value and efficiency of Workday solutions for end-users and to drive strategic initiatives.

3. Qualifications, Experience, Skills

Level Of Educational Attainment Required

• Bachelorʼs degree in Technology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
  

Previous Work Experience Required

• Minimum of 1 year of Workday experience in Workday implementation and configuration, with a focus on Absence and HCM.
• Proven experience in implementing and configuring Workday HCM solutions for internal customers and stakeholders,
• including full lifecycle implementations and post-implementation support.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, practices, and regulations.
• Proficiency in Workday tools and technologies, such as EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder), business processes, and
• calculated fields.
  

Technical Skills Required

• Agile Methodologies - Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices is a plus, as the role involves collaborating within an Agile development environment. Experienced with tools like Excel and Azure DevOps for data analysis, reporting, and product management tasks.