Senior IT Specialist I (Workday Compensation Specialist) 10/08/2026 Information Technology & Systems / Gurgaon - India

Lummus Technology; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lummus Technology is seeking a Senior IT Specialist I (Workday Compensation Specialist) in Gurgaon, India. You will participate in configuring and supporting Workday modules across Compensation, Talent & Performance, Recruiting, and HCM, partnering with HR and Recruiting stakeholders to align HR processes with system capabilities.

The role requires deep Workday expertise, strong problem-solving, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in compensation and performance workflows within a

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience working with Workday HCM modules, in Core and Advance Compensation, Talent & Performance, Benefits, Core HCM, Security, Learning, Recruiting, Reporting, Dashboard, Hubs, Business Process, EIB, Integration.
• Hands-on experience with Workday configuration, security, and reporting.
• Workday HCM certification preferred.
• Experience with Workday upgrades and patch management is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of HR business processes and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the configuration, implementation, and ongoing support of Workday Compensation, Core Compensation, Talent & Performance, Workday Recruiting and HCM modules.
• Work closely with HR, Talent Management, and Recruiting stakeholders to understand HR processes and ensure effective use of Workday.
• Configure compensation structures, including compensation packages, elements, grades, rules, and plans.
• Lead testing and QA for new configurations and updates.
• Develop training materials and provide training sessions to HR staff and end users.
• Collaborate with IT and external vendors for system integration and support.

Skills

Workday configuration

Workday security

Workday reporting

HR processes

Collaboration with HR/TA/Recruiting

Education

Master’s degree in HR/Business/IT

Tools

Workday configuration

Workday security

Workday reporting

Job description

Senior IT Specialist I (Workday Compensation Specialist)

Information Technology & Systems / Gurgaon - India / Full time

At Lummus Technology, innovation thrives, and excellence is a shared pursuit. When you join Lummus, you are empowered to make an impact and be part of a dynamic team that celebrates creativity, encourages professional development, and fosters collaboration.

From our technology portfolio to our global workforce, Lummus is growing at a rapid pace, and we hope that you will grow with us during this exciting time.

In this role, you will be responsible for participating in the configuration, implementation, and ongoing support of Advance Compensation, Core Compensation, Talent & Performance, Workday Recruiting and Human Capital Management (HCM) module solutions. You will work closely with HR, Talent Management, & Recruiting stakeholders to understand HR processes and ensure the effective use of Workday to meet the organization’s needs.

At Lummus Technology, innovation thrives, and excellence is a shared pursuit. When you join Lummus, you are empowered to make an impact and be part of a dynamic team that celebrates creativity, encourages professional development, and fosters collaboration.

From our technology portfolio to our global workforce, Lummus is growing at a rapid pace, and we hope that you will grow with us during this exciting time.

In this role, you will be responsible for participating in the configuration, implementation, and ongoing support of Advance Compensation, Core Compensation, Talent & Performance, Workday Recruiting and Human Capital Management (HCM) module solutions. You will work closely with HR, Talent Management, & Recruiting stakeholders to understand HR processes and ensure the effective use of Workday to meet the organization’s needs.

Key Responsibilities: -

• Participating in Implementation, Configuration and continued support:

Core Compensation & Advanced Compensation: -

• • Participate in the configuration and continued maintenance of the Workday Compensation, Talent & Performance, Recruiting, & HCM modules (Core HR) according to business requirements.
  • Configure core and advanced compensation structures, including compensation packages, Compensation element, grades, grade profiles, eligibility rules, and Compensation plans (Salary, Period, Unit, Hourly, Allowance, commission plan, Stock, Merit, One-time Payment Plan, Future Payment Plans).
  • Bonus plan with Scorecard – (Company Funding Scorecard, Plan Modifier Scorecard & Compensation Scorecard).
  • SME in configuring compensation grid, Compensation Matrix, Compensation review process, Compensation statement, managing new and existing plans while identifying opportunities for automation and process improvements.
  • Expertise stock grants and updates, Processing Bonus Events, One-time payments, Future payments, consolidated Merits.
  • Integrate Performance review with compensation review process.
  • Perform regular compensation audits.
  • Configure and maintain Workday business processes, calculated fields, condition rules, validations, notifications, and Custom reports.

Good to have in Talent & performance–

• • Hands on experience in configuring and creating Goals, Feedback, Development Plans, Talent attributes (Potential Assessments, skills and Experience, Career Interest and Mobility, Talent attributes on the Job profile).
  • Potential Assessments (Achievable Level, Loss Impact, Potential, Retention).
  • Skills and Experience, Skills Cloud, Interest and Mobility (Career Preferences, Travel Amount & Relocation areas)and Competencies (Proficiency scales & Association with job attributes).
  • Career Development (Job and career interest, Opportunity Graph, Mentorships).
  • Hands on experience in configuring and maintaining Talent Review Templates, Launch and complete a Talent Review, Employee review template, Calibration, nBox Report, Succession planning, Performance Improvement plan.
  • Support ongoing system enhancements, patches, and updates in Workday Release (R1 and R2)

• Manage and maintain Workday modules (Advanced Compensation, Talent Management and Performance, Recruiting, HCM, Benefits).
• Serve as SME for Workday Core & Advanced Compensation, supporting HR, Talent Management teams, and business leaders with functional expertise and system best practice.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within the Workday system, ensuring minimal disruption to HR processes.

Process Improvement:

• Collaborate with HR teams to streamline processes and optimize the use of Workday modules.
• Provide recommendations for best practices and solutions based on business needs.
• Configure and optimize Workday Recruiting & HCM modules including Hiring Business Processes, Candidate Reviews, and Security Modeling to align with business requirements.

Testing & Quality Assurance:

• Lead system testing for new configurations, features, and updates to ensure the system is functioning as expected.
• Perform end-user testing and validate system processes after updates or changes.

User Training & Documentation:

• Develop training materials and provide training sessions to HR staff and other end users.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of Workday configurations, processes, and procedures.

Collaboration with IT & External Vendors:

• Work with IT and other stakeholders to ensure proper system integration with other HR and business systems.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams across Recruiting, global compensation, Core HCM, and Security to ensure seamless end-to-end process integration.
• Liaise with Workday support teams or external vendors to resolve technical issues or implement new features.

Data Management & Reporting:

• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytics in Workday to provide HR and business leaders with relevant insights.
• Ensure data integrity within the Workday Recruiting & HCM systems and perform regular audits.
• Ensure that all quality requirements described in the QMS manuals are followed and any changes, as necessary, are reported through the change management procedure for continual improvement.

Basic Requirements:

• Master’s degree in human resources, Business, IT, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience working with Workday HCM modules, in Core and Advance Compensation, Talent & Performance, Benefits, Core HCM, Security, Learning, Recruiting, Reporting, Dashboard, Hubs, Business Process, EIB, Integration.
• Hands-on experience with Workday configuration, security, and reporting.
• Experience with Workday upgrades and patch management is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of HR business processes and best practices.
• Proficiency in Workday reporting and analytics tools (e.g., Workday Report Writer, Prism Analytics).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with HR, IT, and business teams.
• Workday HCM certification (e.g., Core HCM) is preferred.
• Experience with Workday integrations or third-party HR systems.
• Knowledge of HR compliance and regulations.

Lummus Technology is the global leader in developing technology solutions that make modern life possible and focus on a more sustainable, low carbon future. We license process technologies in clean fuels, renewables, petrochemicals, polymers, gas processing and supply lifecycle services, catalysts, proprietary equipment and digitalization to customers worldwide.

Lummus Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law. Applicant information will be processed in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.