HR Admin - Workday Configuration - GO/JC/4889/2026

Golden Opportunities; Varanasi; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Opportunities is seeking an experienced HR Admin - Workday Configuration specialist to join our team in India. The role focuses on configuring Workday modules, including US Payroll, Time Tracking and Absence, and integration with external systems to support HR operations.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience with Workday configuration across at least two modules, strong analytical skills, and proven ability to translate business needs into system design.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Workday configuration experience in at least 2 modules (US Payroll, Time Tracking and Absence, etc.).
• Strong consultative skills; translate business needs into Workday design and configuration.
• Post‑implementation support experience and testing/test case execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Product Manager and SME for key Workday modules; align roadmap with HR Systems Leadership and Technology teams.
• Maintain and enhance Workday configurations; manage integrations with vendors/other systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to review requirements, create specs, configure processes, and validate through testing.

Skills

HR Admin

Workday

US Payroll

Time Tracking

Absence Management

Education

BE / B.Tech / MBA

Workday Certification

Tools

Workday Integrations

Job description

Job Details

Job Title – HR Admin - Workday Configuration

Job Location – Gurgaon, Noida, Hyderabad

Work Model - Work from Office

Candidate Expectations

Total Experience – 6+ years

Relevant Experience – 5 years

Candidate Location - Anywhere

Skills – HR Admin, Workday, US Payroll, Time Tracking and Absence

Candidate Industry – BPO / KPO

Education and Certification

Qualification – BE / B. Tech / MBA

Specific Remarks - Distance education cannot be accepted

Certification – Workday

Detailed Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Product Management and Expertise: Serve as the Product Manager and subject matter expert for key Workday modules. Partner with HR Systems Leadership, HR Centers of Excellence, and Technology teams to develop a common roadmap for continuous system improvements in support of ongoing business needs.
• System Maintenance and Enhancement: Maintain, and enhance the technical and functional aspects of Workday as needed. This includes managing integration points with vendors or other internal systems.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with HR Systems leadership, HR COE, and other stakeholders to review and prioritize system enhancement requests. Identify and clarify business requirements, create functional specifications, and configure business processes. Consult with partners to align on the best solutions to meet requirements. Create and execute test scenarios to ensure successful implementation of new functionality. Collaborate with the business and Technology teams to review and test applicable system integrations and functionality.
• Issue Resolution and Risk Management: Troubleshoot issues using technical expertise and propose creative system solutions to solve complex system issues quickly. Proactively evaluate potential risks and issues to identify opportunities or gaps, create solutions, and lead the implementation of changes to improve system performance. Stay up to date on Workday releases, fixes, and best practices.
• Training and Mentorship: Provide coaching to other team members in specific areas of expertise through knowledge sharing and mentorship. Partner with internal HR COE teams to communicate changes for updates and releases to ensure a superior user experience.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Workday system configuration experience in at least 2 modules (US Payroll, Time Tracking and Absence, etc.).
• Strong consultative skills; proven ability to translate business needs into Workday design and configuration. Experience with test case development and execution.
• Success in implementing system enhancements that deliver measurable results.
• Strong analytical skills with high accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent documentation skills for clear configuration notes and test cases.
• Strong critical thinking and situational decision-making abilities.
• Effective both independently and in team settings within dynamic environments.
• Post-implementation support experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Workday and Workday Pro Certification in respective areas is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with leaders and partners
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in various roles

Key Skills

Mandatory Key Skills - Workday HCM, HR Systems Administration, Workday Configuration, US Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Workday Integrations and Workday certification must

Other Specific Remarks

Additional Requirements – Immediate Joiners and WFO