Workday Functional Consultant (Security)

Atyeti; Hyderabad, Pune District, Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare stipend

Training & Certification support

Job summary

Atyeti is seeking an experienced Workday Functional Consultant to lead design, configuration, and deployment of Core HCM solutions. You will collaborate with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable Workday configurations and secure data flows.

The role requires strong knowledge of Workday Security, BPF, and end-to-end implementation lifecycle from requirements through go-live and post-go-live support, plus excellent communication and governance adherence.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of overall Workday experience with a strong focus on Core HCM.
• Workday HCM Certification (Mandatory).
• Hands-on experience in Workday Security Configuration, including: Domain security policies, Business process security policies, Role-based and user-based security groups.
• Strong functional knowledge of Core HCM modules (Worker Lifecycle, Org Structures, Compensation, Job Management).
• Experience working with or supporting Payroll processes and integrations.
• Solid understanding of Workday Business Process Framework (BPF).
• Experience in end-to-end Workday implementations and support engagements.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, security compliance, and audit controls.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Workday Core HCM solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Configure and manage Workday Security Framework, including roles, domains, business process security policies, and user/group-based security.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and translate requirements into scalable Workday solutions.
• Configure and support Core HCM modules such as Job Profiles, Organizations, Supervisory Structures, Compensation, and Worker Lifecycle events.
• Ensure seamless integration and data flow between Core HCM and Payroll systems.
• Support payroll-related configurations, audits, and troubleshooting in coordination with Payroll teams.
• Drive end-to-end implementation lifecycle Requirement Gathering, Design, Build, Testing (SIT/UAT), Deployment, and Post-Go-Live Support.
• Maintain and optimize Workday Business Process Framework (BPF) for HCM workflows including hire, termination, job changes, and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and governance standards across HCM and Payroll processes.
• Create and maintain functional documentation including FDDs, Solution Design Documents, Security Matrix, and Configuration Workbooks.
• Support data audits, reporting, and issue resolution related to HCM and Payroll modules.
• Work closely with integration teams for inbound/outbound interfaces impacting HCM and Payroll.

Skills

Core HCM

Workday Security

Payroll integrations

BPF (Business Process Framework)

Stakeholder management

End-to-end implementation

Security governance

Communication

Education

Workday HCM Certification

Job description

Job Title: Workday Functional Consultant

Location: Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Workday Core HCM solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Configure and manage Workday Security Framework, including roles, domains, business process security policies, and user/group-based security.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and translate requirements into scalable Workday solutions.
• Configure and support Core HCM modules such as Job Profiles, Organizations, Supervisory Structures, Compensation, and Worker Lifecycle events.
• Ensure seamless integration and data flow between Core HCM and Payroll systems.
• Support payroll-related configurations, audits, and troubleshooting in coordination with Payroll teams.
• Drive end-to-end implementation lifecycle Requirement Gathering, Design, Build, Testing (SIT/UAT), Deployment, and Post-Go-Live Support.
• Maintain and optimize Workday Business Process Framework (BPF) for HCM workflows including hire, termination, job changes, and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and governance standards across HCM and Payroll processes.
• Create and maintain functional documentation including FDDs, Solution Design Documents, Security Matrix, and Configuration Workbooks.
• Support data audits, reporting, and issue resolution related to HCM and Payroll modules.
• Work closely with integration teams for inbound/outbound interfaces impacting HCM and Payroll.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 8–12 years of overall Workday experience with a strong focus on Core HCM.
• Workday HCM Certification (Mandatory).
• Hands-on experience in Workday Security Configuration, including:
  • Domain security policies
  • Business process security policies
  • Role-based and user-based security groups
• Strong functional knowledge of Core HCM modules (Worker Lifecycle, Org Structures, Compensation, Job Management).
• Experience working with or supporting Payroll processes and integrations.
• Solid understanding of Workday Business Process Framework (BPF).
• Experience in end-to-end Workday implementations and support engagements.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, security compliance, and audit controls.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Good to Have:

• Experience with Workday Payroll or Payroll integrations.
• Exposure to Workday Reporting (Advanced, Matrix, Composite reports).
• Knowledge of Workday Integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio – basic understanding).
• Experience in Financial Services / Banking domain.
• Understanding of Workday Release Management and enhancements.