Sr Workday Analyst

RELX India (Pvt) Ltd L&P div Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Flexible Working Arrangement

Medical Screening

Transport provided in Chennai

Job summary

RELX India (Pvt) Ltd L&P div Company is seeking a Sr Workday Analyst to design, configure and support Workday for global and local HR needs. You will present solutions to stakeholders, protect global design standards and drive efficient HR processes across the organization.

The role requires problem-solving, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple Workday change requests while ensuring system integrity and alignment with policy.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands‑on Workday experience with strong HCM, Security, and reporting skills.
• Workday Pro or Consultant certification is an advantage.
• Strong HR domain knowledge and experience in system administration, support, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide Workday functional support and configuration for global/local enhancements.
• Gather business requirements from HR stakeholders and translate into system solutions.
• Review configurations to optimize efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Stay updated on Workday releases and assess impact at local/global levels.
• Build and maintain Workday reports and dashboards for decision-making.

Skills

Workday HCM

Workday Security

Workday Reporting

Workday Business Processes

Stakeholder Management

Education

Workday Certification (Pro/Consultant)

Tools

Workday

Job description

About our Team:

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.

About the role:

A Sr Workday Analyst is responsible for design, management and control of Workday configuration to support global/local enhancements or change requests, as well as ongoing support and maintenance. The role requires an investigative nature, the desire to problem solve, and the ability to think outside of the box. The Sr Workday Analyst will be required to present functional solutions to key stakeholders, to gain approval to progress the changes whilst protecting the global design template and promoting the Workday brand. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively will be essential in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Workday Systems Support & Analysis – Provide functional systems support and analysis, leveraging Workday technology to meet business and HR requirements effectively.
• Business Requirements Gathering – Engage with HR stakeholders and end users across the organization to understand business requirements, translate them into system solutions, and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Workday Configuration & Process Optimization – Review existing configurations and processes, identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual administration, and drive continuous process enhancements.
• Workday Releases & Enhancements – Stay updated on Workday functional improvements, new features, releases, and localizations; assess their impact and make recommendations while ensuring successful twice-yearly Workday releases.
• Reporting, Dashboards & Self-Service – Build and maintain Workday reports and dashboards that support business decision-making, improve visibility, and enable greater self-service for end users.
• System Consultancy & Stakeholder Management – Act as a Workday functional expert and consultant for business partners, end users, Product Owners, and customers, supporting both small and large system changes and projects within the assigned functional area.
• Testing, Change Control & System Integrity – Manage end-to-end testing of Workday enhancements and upgrades, ensure adherence to change control and governance processes, maintain system integrity and compliance, and assess downstream impacts on other technologies and systems.
• Knowledge Transfer & End-to-End Process Support – Own knowledge transfer to Tier 2 support teams and contribute to user procedures, guidelines, documentation, training, and communications; understand end-to-end Workday processes to provide guidance, identify gaps, and support effective resolution of issues.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of hands‑on Workday experience, with strong expertise in Workday HCM, Security, Business Processes, and Reporting.
• Workday Pro or Consultant certification is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of HR disciplines and processes, with significant experience in HR system administration, support, and troubleshooting.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to make routine decisions and appropriately challenge stakeholders in line with policies and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong learning agility and adaptability, with the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, changing environment and manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and analyze large volumes of data while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and experience with case management/support tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, follow established processes and controls, and consistently deliver high‑quality outcomes within agreed timelines.

Working for you:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.
• Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.
• Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.
• Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work‑life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work‑related challenges.
• Medical Screening: Your well‑being is a top priority.
• Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
• Long‑Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.
• New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.
• Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.
• Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
• Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)

About the business:

LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision‑making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.

We know your well‑being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results, and be more productive.

Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.

Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.