Sr. Workday Analyst

LPL Financial Global Capability Center; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial Global Capability Center in Hyderabad is seeking a Senior Workday Analyst to enhance and manage their Workday platform. This role involves troubleshooting, configuring systems, leading projects, and ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration.

With a focus on client satisfaction, the ideal candidate will bring 4+ years of HRIS experience, particularly with Workday, and strong analytical skills for effective problem-solving. A collaborative and innovative approach is valued.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with Workday or other HRIS systems.
• Knowledge of Workday business processes, security, integrations, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage system enhancements, integrations, and upgrades for the Workday platform.
• Troubleshoot issues across multiple functional areas within Workday.
• Lead complex cross-functional projects ensuring alignment with project goals.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

High level of technical aptitude

Passion for customer service and satisfaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Workday

HRIS systems

Job description

At LPL’s Global Capability Center, you'll find a collaborative culture where your voice matters, integrity guides every decision, and technology fuels progress. Your skills, talents, and ideas will redefine what's possible. LPL's success reflects its exceptional employees, who together pursue one noble purpose: empowering financial advisors to deliver personalized advice for all who need it. We’m proud to be expanding and reaching new heights in Hyderabad.

Join us as we create something extraordinary together.

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and proficient senior workday analyst to join our HR team. You will be responsible for managing system enhancements, integrations, and upgrades for our workday platform.

Responsibilities

People Systems Management & Support

• Troubleshoot issues across multiple functional areas within Workday.
• Evaluate downstream impacts of changes and ensure consistent configuration standards.
• Support cross functional partners by translating user requirements into system specifications.
• Monitor Workday roadmap developments and advise stakeholders on upcoming feature releases.
• Maintain awareness of current trends in HRIS with a focus on product and service development, delivery and support, and application of key technologies. Examine trends in information systems training, materials, and techniques through classes, reading, or other mechanisms, continuously increase both HR knowledge and HRIS application/tools knowledge. Participate in user group meetings/conferences with HRIS community resources.

Workday Configuration & Administration

• Provide system configuration options based on business requirements. Manage workflow with an agile approach through backlog maintenance and project management skills.
• Configure core Workday components including business processes, tenant setup, condition rules, validations, notifications, and alerts.
• Manage domain and business process level security and perform security assessments.
• Build advanced reports and develop basic calculated fields to support business needs.
• Use vendor documentation and internal standards to guide configuration updates and documentation.
• Manage system enhancements, integrations, and upgrades for workday modules such as HCM, Time & Absences, Leave of Absence, and Core Compensation.

Project Management & Cross Functional Leadership

• Lead complex cross functional projects, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and resource needs.
• Apply strong change management practices to ensure adoption and value realization.
• Support requirement gathering sessions and help design complete solutions—including configuration, reporting, and notifications.

Testing, Controls, & Documentation

• Conduct structured testing, validation, and documentation of changes prior to deployment.
• Perform actions in alignment with required controls and maintain proper documentation.

Data, Reporting & Analytics

• Build custom workforce reports and use data pulls across sources to answer business questions.
• Ensure reports are accurate, appropriately scoped, and suitable for the intended audience.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years of experience with workday or other HRIS systems
• Knowledge of workday business processes, security, integrations, and reporting
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High level of technical aptitude
• Excellent planning and organizational skills Ability to analyze and problem‑solving
• Intense desire for constant learning and process improvement
• Passion for customer service and satisfaction
• Great communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Strong business acumen with a basic understanding of HR and Payroll business processes and operations

Core Competencies

• Able to make quick decisions and resolve complex technical problems
• Ability to manage through shift changes and effectively transition open and unresolved issues.
• Ability to adapt, learn new technologies, develop new processes, and improve procedures.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Ability to write, read, interpret, and edit complex documents and correspondence with team members and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.