Workday Functional Analyst

Antal International; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global HR consulting firm in Chennai is seeking a Workday Functional Analyst to join its HR Technology team. The role involves maintaining Workday configuration, ensuring data quality, and implementing enhancements to improve HR and employee experiences. Ideal candidates should have 5 to 10 years of experience, particularly in Workday HCM configuration, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This position emphasizes customer focus and requires collaboration with technical partners and HR stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in HR or system-focused roles.
• Hands-on experience with Workday HCM and configuration.
• Workday Pro certification or implementation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain functional configuration and ensure data quality.
• Translate business requirements into system solutions.
• Support the HR Technology team in continuous improvement.

Skills

Workday HCM configuration

HR process understanding

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Customer focus

Tools

Workday

Job description

Workday Functional Analyst - HR Technology

Human Resources Department

We are seeking a Workday Functional Analyst to join our global HR Technology team and support the continuous improvement of our Workday platform. You will be responsible for maintaining functional configuration, ensuring data quality, and helping implement new capabilities that enhance both employee and HR experience.

In this role, you will work closely with Technical Partners and HR to translate business requirements into system solutions.

Experience: 5 to 10 Years

What we’re looking for

• Hands-on experience with Workday HCM configuration
• Good understanding of HR processes and their technical dependencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear communication abilities and comfort working with global stakeholders
• Workday Pro certification or experience in implementation or optimisation projects
• Familiarity with Workday security, business processes, or configuration best practices
• Experience supporting HR teams in a functional or system-focused role
• Strong customer-focus and a continuous improvement mindset