Workday Consultant

Cognizant; Hyderabad, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is hiring experienced Workday professionals to design, configure, and support HR processes within Workday for global operations. You will collaborate with HR and IT to implement scalable solutions, handle data loading, reporting, and integrations, and ensure compliance across regions.

The role emphasizes hands-on module configuration, security, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to work across multiple Workday domains and technologies.

Qualifications

• Hands-on configuration and administration in at least one major Workday module (e.g., Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent & Performance, Advanced Compensation, Absence & Time Tracking, Payroll, Benefits, Learning, or Financial Management).
• Strong knowledge of Workday processes, security frameworks, and custom reporting.
• Familiarity with Workday integration tools such as EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, and Document Transformation.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and support Workday modules across the ecosystem (HCM Core, Recruiting, Talent & Performance, Absence & Time Tracking, Payroll, Financials, Benefits, Learning, Security/Business Processes).
• Partner with HR and IT to gather requirements and deliver scalable HR solutions.
• Support data loading, custom reporting, and integrations between Workday and external systems using EIB, Core Connectors, and Workday Studio.
• Provide production support, troubleshoot configuration issues, and optimize business processes.
• Ensure compliance with global and regional HR policies, data security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Document standard operating procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Workday modules

HR processes

Data integration

Custom reporting

Tools

EIB

Core Connectors

Workday Studio

Document Transformation

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking experienced professionals to join our Workday HCM team, responsible for designing, configuring, and supporting comprehensive HR processes within Workday. This role ensures seamless HR operations, compliance, and employee experience across diverse business functions by leveraging expertise across one or more Workday functional modules.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and support Workday modules across the ecosystem (including HCM Core, Recruiting, Talent & Performance, Advanced Compensation, Absence & Time Tracking, Payroll, Financials, Benefits, Learning, and Security/Business Processes).
• Partner with HR and IT teams to gather business requirements and deliver scalable, robust HR solutions.
• Support data loading, custom reporting, and integrations between Workday and external systems using tools like EIB, Core Connectors, and Workday Studio.
• Provide production support, troubleshoot configuration issues, and optimize existing business processes.
• Ensure compliance with global and regional HR policies, data security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Document standard operating procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Desired Skills & Expertise

• Hands-on configuration and administration experience in at least one major Workday functional module (e.g., Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent & Performance, Advanced Compensation, Absence & Time Tracking, Payroll, Benefits, Learning, or Financial Management).
• Strong knowledge of Workday business processes, security frameworks, and custom reporting.
• Familiarity with Workday integration tools such as EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, and Document Transformation.
• Clear understanding of core human resources lifecycles, operations, and workforce management.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Who Can Apply?

• Professionals with 3 to 15 years of overall experience, featuring hands-on implementation or support experience in any 1 or more Workday modules.
• Candidates with proven expertise in functional configuration, requirement gathering, and Workday system administration.
• Enthusiastic individuals passionate about optimizing HR technology and building scalable solutions.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge global HCM transformation projects.
• Opportunity to cross-train, expand your skill set, and grow across multiple Workday domains and technologies.
• Collaborative, innovation-driven culture with flexible and Pan-India remote/hybrid opportunities.