Workday Absence Management Analyst (Retail)

BP PLC; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

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Job summary

BP plc in Maharashtra (India) seeks a Workday Absence Management Analyst; you’ll configure and maintain absence plans, accruals, and eligibility rules tailored to BP’s retail operations. You will translate requirements into effective Workday solutions, perform testing and QA, and collaborate with HR, IT, and retail teams to implement enhancements.

You will drive data analysis to optimize absence policies, support change management, and contribute to product ownership and project tasks for

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Workday Absence Management configuration and support.
• Strong analytical thinking skills with ability to translate data into insights.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, for stakeholders and documentation.
• Experience with configuration management and related processes.
• Demonstrated data analysis and reporting abilities.
• Familiarity with Design Thinking methodologies.
• Experience leading transformation initiatives or significant system changes.
• Knowledge of retail HR processes and operations.
• Understanding of Agility practices.
• Experience with testing and quality assurance methodologies.
• Basic understanding of User Experience Design principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Workday Absence Management modules for BP's retail sector.
• Translate business requirements into Workday solutions using Design Thinking.
• Conduct testing and QA of configurations and integrations for accuracy.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and retail teams to gather requirements and implement enhancements.
• Apply Agility practices to support iterative development and improvements.
• Analyze data to identify trends and optimize absence policies; report on KPIs.
• Scan the market for new Workday features and best practices.
• Contribute to change management and transformation initiatives.
• Develop training materials and end-user support documentation.
• Participate in Product Ownership, prioritizing backlogs and aligning with business value.
• Assist with project and programme management tasks related to Workday implementations and upgrades.

Skills

Workday Absence Mgmt

Analytical thinking

Communication

Config management

Data analysis

Design Thinking

Agility practices

Retail HR processes

Testing & QA

UX principles

Tools

Workday

Job description

## Workday Absence Management Analyst (Retail)Applyremote type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote workinglocations: India - Punetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 11, 2026 (6 days left to apply)job requisition id: RQ112500**Entity:**Technology**Job Family Group:**HR Group**Job Description:**Job Summary\*\* As a Workday Absence Management Analyst at BP PLC, you will play a crucial role in optimizing our retail operations by leveraging your expertise in Workday Absence Management. You will be responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and enhancement of our absence management system, ensuring its alignment with business needs and compliance requirements. Job Responsibilities\*\* \* Configure and maintain Workday Absence Management modules, including absence plans, accruals, and eligibility rules, specifically tailored for BP's retail sector. \* Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective Workday solutions, utilizing Design Thinking principles. \* Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance of Workday configurations and integrations to ensure data accuracy and system reliability. \* Collaborate with HR, IT, and retail operations teams to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement system enhancements. \* Apply Agility core practices to project execution, fostering iterative development and continuous improvement. \* Perform data analysis to identify trends, optimize absence policies, and report on key performance indicators related to absence management. \* Support market scanning to identify new Workday features, industry best practices, and potential improvements for absence management within the retail context. \* Contribute to change management efforts, leading transformation initiatives related to Workday Absence Management. \* Develop and deliver training materials and support documentation for end-users. \* Participate in Product Ownership activities, prioritizing backlogs and ensuring alignment with business value. \* Assist with Project and programme management tasks related to Workday implementations and upgrades. \* Leverage Organizational Knowledge to understand BP's unique retail landscape and integrate absence management strategies effectively. \* Support Talent Strategy initiatives by ensuring the absence management system effectively supports employee well-being and productivity. Job Qualifications\*\* \* Proven experience with Workday Absence Management configuration and support. \* Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights. \* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective stakeholder engagement and technical documentation. \* Experience with configuration management and related processes. \* Demonstrated ability to perform data analysis and reporting. \* Familiarity with Design Thinking methodologies. \* Experience in leading transformation initiatives or contributing to significant system changes. \* Knowledge of retail industry operations and HR processes. \* Understanding of Agility core practices. \* Experience with testing and quality assurance methodologies. \* Basic understanding of User Experience Design principles is a plus.About bpOur purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner!We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Additional InformationWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Even though the job is advertised as full time, please contact the hiring manager or the recruiter as flexible working arrangements may be considered.What you can expect from us!Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion:At bp, you could be part of Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which belief in the power of inclusion, deeper connections, and shared experiences. They provide a place for employees to learn and share knowledge, to connect, and to improve. The BRGs focus on and encourage talent engagement, development, and retention while creating a broadened sense of community and inclusion for bp employees. The groups cultivate leadership growth by involving employees in developmental opportunities they would not otherwise have access to. Formal and informal mentoring also helps employees develop their professional goals and connect with colleagues. The BRGs’ dedication to growth at all levels helps employees feel more engaged and energized. The BRGs break down barriers, so we can all do better together. Examples of BRGs include (but are not limited to):bpWIN (bp Women’s International Network) Pride Working parents PEN (Positively Ethnic Network) bpInclusia (bp’s Asian community) bpEnergía (bp’s Latin community)**Travel Requirement**Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role**Relocation Assistance:**This role is eligible for relocation within country**Remote Type:**This position is a hybrid of office/remote working**Skills:**Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Communication, Configuration management and release, Conflict Management, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Design Thinking, Developing and implementing strategy, Digital Fluency, Digital Innovation, Documentation and knowledge sharing, Leading transformation, Managing strategic partnerships, Managing volatility, Market Scanning, Organizational Knowledge, Performance and planning, Product Ownership, Project and programme management, Talent Strategy, Testing and quality assurance, User Experience Design.**Legal Disclaimer:**We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.**About bp:****Technology**Join us in creating, growing, and delivering innovation at pace, enabling us to thrive while transitioning to a net zero world. All without compromising our operational risk management.Working with us, you can do this by:• deploying our integrated capability and standards in service of our net zero and safety ambitions • driving our digital transformation and pioneering new business models • collaborating to deliver competitive customer-focused energy solutions • originating, scaling and commercialising innovative ideas, and creating ground-breaking new businesses from them • protecting us by assuring management of our greatest physical and digital risks