Senior Principal Consultant - Workday HCM Architect

1401 Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Genpact is seeking a Senior Specialist - Business Data Services to lead techno-functional Workday HCM AMS efforts, driving stability, governance, and cross-functional coordination across HCM families. The role demands strong data discipline, policy alignment, and collaboration with HR and IT to deliver impactful AMS enhancements.

Ideal candidates bring experience in Workday HCM, data governance, and integration dependencies, with a track record in leading configuration reviews and CAB

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field with strong analytics foundation.
• Experience with Workday HCM modules and AMS governance.
• Advanced skills in data governance, modeling, and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as techno-functional Implementation/AMS lead for HCM modules.
• Lead configuration reviews and validate alignment with HR policies.
• Analyze change requests and provide guidance on configuration and testing.
• Drive system stabilization and resolve recurring issues.
• Collaborate with HR and IT to prioritise AMS enhancements.
• Support country enablement and statutory configuration updates.
• Validate new features in Workday releases and advise adoption.
• Partner on integration dependencies for recruiting and payroll.
• Maintain HCM configuration inventory and documentation.
• Participate in CAB for AMS releases.
• Review KPIs on incident SLA adherence and backlog closure.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Change Management

Data Governance

Data Modeling

Data Quality

Master Data Management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power BI

SQL Server

SSAS

SSRS

SSIS

Education

Bachelors - Business Analytics

Bachelors - Computer Science

Bachelors - Statistics

Masters - Data Science

Certified Compliance Officer (CCO) - Vskills

Certified Data Management Professional - Riversand

Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) - IARCP

Informatica Certified Administrator - Informatica

Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate - Microsoft

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

SQL Server

SSAS

SSRS

SSIS

Oracle DRM

Job description

Sr. Specialist - Business Data Services

Ready to turn bold ideas into real-world impact? At Genpact, we don’t just adapt to change, we lead it. AI and digital innovation are transforming the way businesses work, and we’re at the forefront of it. Genpact’s AI Gigafactory, our industry-first accelerator, exemplifies how we scale advanced technology solutions to help global enterprises work smarter, grow faster, and transform at scale. Whether tackling complex challenges through large-scale models or agentic AI, our breakthrough solutions tackle companies’ most complex challenges. If you thrive in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment, love building and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions, and want to push the boundaries of what’s possible, this is your moment. Genpact (NYSE: G) is an agentic and advanced technology solutions company. We leverage process intelligence and artificial intelligence to deliver measurable outcomes. With a strong partner ecosystem and decades of client trust, we provide innovative solutions that transform how businesses run. Powered by a team with an active learning mindset and client centricity at its core, we deliver lasting value for the world’s leading enterprises. Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and Facebook.

Job Description

Inviting applications for the role of Senior Principal Consultant - Workday HCM Architect In this role the Workday HCM Architect leads AMS techno-functional support and optimization for Workday HCM modules ensuring stability data integrity and process efficiency. This role drives configuration governance enhancement design and cross-functional coordination across HCM product families.

Responsibilities

• Serve as techno-functional Implementation / AMS lead for HCM modules: Core HCM Compensation Advanced Compensation Benefits Absence Time Tracking and Country Extensions.
• Lead configuration reviews and validations to ensure alignment with global and local HR policies.
• Analyze change requests and assess business impact; provide configuration and testing guidance.
• Drive system stabilization by resolving recurring issues in business processes or integrations.
• Collaborate with HR and IT stakeholders to prioritize AMS enhancements and manage release readiness.
• Support new country enablement and statutory configuration updates.
• Validate new features in Workday releases and recommend adoption based on value and readiness.
• Partner with Technical Architect on integration dependencies for recruiting payroll and downstream systems.
• Maintain HCM configuration inventory and process documentation.
• Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) for AMS releases.
• Review KP Is on incident volume SLA adherence and backlog closure.
• Conduct periodic functional health assessments of critical business processes.

Qualifications

Bachelors - Business Analytics, Bachelors - Computer Science, Bachelors - Statistics, Masters - Data Science Certifications Certified Compliance Officer (CCO) - VskillsVskills, Certified Data Management Professional - RiversandRiversand, Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) - The International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals (IARCP)The International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals (IARCP), Informatica Certified Administrator - InformaticaInformatica, Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate - MicrosoftMicrosoft

Required Skills

Agile Methodology, Change Management, Client Relations, Collaboration Tools, Data Governance, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Design Thinking, Executive Presence, Inclusion, Master Data Management (MDM), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (PBI), Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, Modernizing Operations, Oracle DRM, People Leadership, Personal Effectiveness, Project Management, Risk Management, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Storytelling, Veeva Language English Language Proficiency - Proficient - C2

Additional Job Location

Additional Job Location - Job Type Regular Master Skill List - Business Data Services Remote Type - Hybrid Work Shift - Variable (India)

Why join Genpact?

• Lead AI-powered transformation – Drive innovation and solve real-world business challenges that matter
• Make an impact – Help global enterprises solve business challenges that matter
• Accelerate your career – Gain hands‑on experience, mentorship, and world‑class learning opportunities to stay ahead
• Work with the best – Join 140,000+ bold thinkers and problem‑solvers who push boundaries every day
• Thrive in a values‑driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress

Come join the 140,000+ coders, tech shapers, and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up. Let’s build tomorrow together.

Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Genpact is an agentic and advanced technology solutions company that runs mission‑critical operations for the world’s leading companies, while building and deploying the agentic products and technology that power those operations. Our teams bring deep expertise to shape what AI can do and change how businesses actually run. Join us to build the career you want — and be on it because you'll be in it. At Genpact, your expertise grows because you're inside the work. Whether you build AI systems or bring deep knowledge of how businesses run, you'll work on real challenges that change how the world’s leading companies operate. There's a lot to learn here, and room to grow.