Workday Benefits - Senior Associate

PwC Acceleration Center India; Pune District, Pimpri-Chinchwad; On-site; INR 850,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC India is seeking a Workday Benefits Senior Associate to support client needs in Workday Human Capital consulting within Advisory. You will analyze requirements, configure benefits solutions, and help guide testing, deployment, and user support, while mentoring junior team members and ensuring quality delivery.

You will collaborate with global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services to drive HR process improvements and effective Workday solutions for diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of Workday product experience required.
• Fluent English communication (oral and written) required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client needs and translate Workday HCM requirements into configuration and support activities.
• Configure Workday Benefits and other HCM modules to support HR process improvements.
• Review system functionality, identify issues, and suggest configuration changes to improve usability.
• Support release planning, testing, and deployment across Workday updates and enhancements.
• Develop reports, data checks, and workflow adjustments to support workforce administration and benefits operations.
• Interpret client data and business context to inform Workday recommendations.
• Build client relationships, respond to questions, clarify requirements, and anticipate workstream needs.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge on Workday solutions.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

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 Benefits Senior Associate you will support client needs in Workday Human Capital consulting by analyzing requirements, configuring benefits solutions, and helping guide testing, deployment, and user support within our Advisory practice. As a Senior Associate you will build meaningful client connections, manage assigned workstreams, and mentor junior team members while navigating complex issues, using critical thinking to break down concepts, interpret feedback, and adapt to shifting business needs. In this role at PwC, you will contribute to Workday HCM delivery by helping clients streamline human resources processes, strengthen talent management, and move through implementation and support activities with a clear focus on quality, collaboration, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing client needs and translating Workday Human Capital requirements into clear configuration and support activities
• Configuring Workday Benefits and other human capital modules to support HR process improvements and business objectives
• Reviewing system functionality, identifying issues, and recommending process or configuration changes to improve usability
• Supporting release planning, testing, and deployment activities across Workday updates and enhancement cycles
• Developing reports, data checks, and workflow adjustments to support workforce administration and benefits operations
• Interpreting client data and business context to inform recommendations for HCM changes and process improvements
• Building client relationships by responding to questions, clarifying requirements, and anticipating workstream needs
• Guiding junior team members through assigned tasks, reviewing deliverables, and sharing technical knowledge on Workday solutions

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 3 years of experience of Workday product 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
• Applying Workday Benefits knowledge in client service engagements
• Translating Benefits processes into Workday configuration recommendations
• Interpreting data for insights on employee benefits administration
• Navigating complex client needs across changing Workday environments
• Mentoring junior team members through Workday deliverables