Workday Functional Payroll - Senior Associate

PwC Acceleration Center India; Andhra Pradesh; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India seeks a Workday Functional Payroll - Senior Associate to deliver tailored Workday HCM and Payroll solutions for a diverse client portfolio. You will mentor others and grow your client‑facing capabilities.

In this role you lead Workday HCM projects, apply analytics to workforce data, and drive process improvements while supporting change management and talent planning across advisory teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 2 years of experience.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Workday HCM projects to improve client workforce strategies.
• Lead business process improvements within Workday environments.
• Apply analytical thinking to interpret workforce analytics for decisions.
• Oversee benefits administration and HR transformation projects.
• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement engagement strategies.
• Conduct business analysis to identify org development opportunities.
• Guide teams in project management and budgeting to meet objectives.
• Support change management to adopt new tech and methods.
• Develop succession planning and talent management frameworks.
• Build and maintain client relationships to deliver HR solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Workday HCM

Workday Payroll

Mentoring

Client engagement

Change management

HR transformation

Talent management

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 Functional Payroll - Senior Associate - Consult, you will engage with clients to deliver tailored solutions within our Technology Consulting practice. Your role will involve leveraging 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, navigate complex situations, and grow your personal brand while enhancing your technical skills.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will be part of a dynamic team that supports clients in optimizing their business applications. You will have the opportunity to work closely with clients, anticipate their needs, and deliver quality solutions. This position offers a platform to deepen your understanding of the business landscape and contribute to impactful client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Managing Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) projects to enhance client workforce strategies
• Leading business process improvement initiatives within Workday environments
• Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret workforce analytics and inform strategic decisions
• Overseeing benefits administration and human resources transformation projects
• Collaborating with clients to develop and implement employee engagement strategies
• Conducting business analysis to identify opportunities for organizational development
• Guiding teams in project management and budgeting to achieve client objectives
• Supporting change management efforts to embrace new technologies and methodologies
• Developing succession planning and talent management frameworks to optimize workforce planning
• Building and maintaining client relationships to deliver tailored human resources solutions

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 proficiency in Workday HCM and Workday Recruiting
• Utilizing analytical thinking for business process improvement
• Managing benefits administration and strategic human resource planning
• Engaging in human resources project management and transformation
• Embracing change and fostering organizational development
• Applying workforce analytics and planning for talent management