Workday Absence Senior Associate - Operate

PwC; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India in Hyderabad seeks a Workday Absence Senior Associate to deliver tailored Workday HCM solutions for diverse clients. The role focuses on building client connections, mentoring peers, and applying analytical thinking to HR challenges within a fast‑paced, global team.

As part of the Technology Consulting practice, you will engage in change management, HR operations optimization, and talent management implementations to drive impactful outcomes for client organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Support client engagements using Workday HCM solutions.
• Lead HR process improvement initiatives.
• Interpret workforce analytics to inform decisions.
• Manage HR project budgets and timelines.
• Facilitate change management for HR transformations.
• Collaborate on employee engagement strategies.
• Implement Workday Talent Management and Recruiting modules.
• Assist in benefits administration and strategic HR planning.
• Apply business analysis to identify org development opportunities.
• Promote inclusion and culture initiatives in client environments.

Skills

Workday HCM

Analytical thinking

Business process improvement

Change management

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Workday Recruiting

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Workday

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You'll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We'll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a Workday Absence Senior Associate - Operate, you will engage with clients to deliver tailored solutions within our Technology Consulting practice. You will leverage your skills in Workday Human Capital to address complex business challenges and provide strategic insights. As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and developing a deeper understanding of the business context. You will guide and mentor others, navigating complex situations to deliver quality outcomes and grow your personal brand.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will be part of a dynamic team that supports clients in optimizing their Workday applications. You will utilize your problem‑solving abilities to analyze complex concepts and anticipate client needs, contributing to the delivery of impactful solutions. This position offers the opportunity to enhance your technical skills and expand your professional network within the Application Evolution Services - Workday sector.

Responsibilities

• Supporting client engagements by leveraging Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions
• Conducting business process improvement initiatives to enhance HR operations
• Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret workforce analytics and inform strategic decisions
• Managing human resources project budgets and timelines to align with client expectations
• Facilitating change management processes to drive successful HR transformations
• Collaborating with teams to develop employee engagement strategies and surveys
• Implementing Workday Talent Management and Recruiting modules to optimize talent acquisition
• Engaging in benefits administration and strategic human resource planning for client organizations
• Applying business analysis skills to identify opportunities for organizational development
• Promoting inclusion and organizational culture initiatives within client environments

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s degree
• At least 2 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• At least one of the following: One or more Workday certifications aligned to Human Capital Management solutions, including Core HCM, Talent and Performance, Recruiting, Benefits, Payroll, or related HR platform credentials
• Demonstrating analytical thinking and business process improvement
• Utilizing strategic human resource planning and talent management
• Managing Workday HCM and Workday Recruiting projectsEmbracing change and creativity in HR transformation
• Navigating complex client support scenarios with intellectual curiosity

Travel Requirements

Not Specified