Workday Functional Analyst – Global HR Systems

THIS IS A LONG TERM (12 Months) CONTRACT POSITION WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST, GLOBAL, TECHNOLOGY LEADER. Our large, Fortune client is ranked as one of the best companies to work with, in the world. The client fosters progressive culture, creativity, and a Flexible work environment.

They use cutting-edge technologies to keep themselves ahead of the curve. Diversity in all aspects is respected. Integrity, experience, honesty, people, humanity, and passion for excellence are some other adjectives that define this global technology leader.

Location: Bangalore (Hybrid)Responsibilities:Configure, support and optimize the design, development and performance of Workday and related business data systems and processes GloballyAssist with Workday releases by evaluating and testing feature changes and recommend process or system optimization in alignment with business goals

Troubleshoots and resolves production support issues in partnership with People Data Operations team, ESE (IT) team and other cross functional teams as necessary with exceptional customer service

Collaborates with partners in People Experience, Payroll, Finance, Total Rewards, DES and others to provide support for requests such as minor configuration enhancements and break-fix needs

Provides security role administration support in HR tools proactively and upon request

Provides support for Workday, including researching, identifying, and resolving complex Workday issues, unexpected results, and process flaws in close coordination with People and Places teams, ESE (IT) and Regional People Services TeamsContinuously increases technical and industry trend knowledge by participating in Workday Community and other forums, including on-line discussions, brainstorms, voting, training, webinars, etc

Assists the PPL COEs and other People Experience teams with the process flows, data analysis, configuration and EIB loads associated with annual and off cycle events such as performance evaluations, merit increases, bonus payments, and job structure enhancements

Monitor and analyse Workday performance and make recommendations to deliver greater operational efficiency and effectiveness

Assists with software implementation and upgrades

Actively participates in user acceptance testing and documentation

Assists end-users and internal teams on Workday related issues

Ensure team and system compliance with regulatory requirements, including GDPR, SOX and other control narratives and matrices

Comply with HR Technology and IT change control processes

Minimum Qualifications:3 years relevant professional experience in Workday Functional.Must have knowledge in more than one module in Workday. Workday Recruitment, Core HCM & Compensation knowledge is preferable

Module Specific knowledge is added advantage. Ex- Workday Security, Onboarding, Talent, Compensation, or Absence, Time/TrackingConversant with Support practices and is sensitive to SLAGood to have: Ticket handling in ServiceNowGood to have: Experience with Agile MethodologiesExperience working with functional HR teams in the development and implementation of technical solutions that improve efficiencies and performance

Proven background in problem solving and partnership in a global environment

Passion for working with people and systems, and a strong interest in helping customers succeed

Ability to maintain personal and confidential information

Self-starter and ability to work independently but also collaborate across teams. A team player mentality is a must

Responsible for timely identification and escalation of risks and development of alternative technical and functional approaches when necessary

Primary Skills: Workday Recruitment ConfigurationSecondary Skills: Workday Absence & Time Tracking