Workday Functional Payroll - Senior Associate

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India in Bengaluru is seeking a Workday Functional Payroll - Senior Associate to optimize client Workday HCM deployments and deliver training for seamless integration.

You will analyze client needs, implement Workday HCM/Payroll solutions, and collaborate with global teams to improve HR processes while mentoring junior staff and upholding PwC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Oral and written proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing client requirements to implement Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions effectively
• Providing training and support for seamless integration and utilization of Workday HCM applications
• Collaborating with clients to optimize human resources processes and enhance talent management strategies
• Utilizing analytical thinking to break down complex concepts and inform insights and recommendations
• Managing and inspiring junior team members to deliver quality work and grow their skills
• Navigating complex situations to build meaningful client connections and anticipate their needs
• Applying business process improvement techniques to enhance operational efficiency
• Upholding professional and technical standards in alignment with the firm’s code of conduct
• Leveraging project management skills to oversee the deployment of Workday solutions
• Engaging in strategic human resource planning to support clients in achieving their objectives

Skills

Workday HCM

Workday Payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Workday

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

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, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing operational efficiency for clients by analyzing their needs, implementing software solutions, and providing training and support for seamless integration and utilization of business applications. Within our Technology Consulting practice, you will focus on Workday Human Capital Management applications, enabling clients to enhance their human resources processes and achieve strategic objectives.

As a Senior Associate, you will leverage your skills to build meaningful client connections and navigate complex situations. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality solutions while embracing ambiguity. This role at PwC Acceleration Center India offers the chance to deepen your technical skills and grow your personal brand. You will use critical thinking to break down complex concepts and interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. Upholding professional standards, you will contribute to the firm’s code of conduct and independence requirements, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing client requirements to implement Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions effectively
• Providing training and support for seamless integration and utilization of Workday HCM applications
• Collaborating with clients to optimize human resources processes and enhance talent management strategies
• Utilizing analytical thinking to break down complex concepts and inform insights and recommendations
• Managing and inspiring junior team members to deliver quality work and grow their skills
• Navigating complex situations to build meaningful client connections and anticipate their needs
• Applying business process improvement techniques to enhance operational efficiency
• Upholding professional and technical standards in alignment with the firm’s code of conduct
• Leveraging project management skills to oversee the deployment of Workday solutions
• Engaging in strategic human resource planning to support clients in achieving their objectives

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 Talent Management
• Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret data for insights and recommendations
• Excelling in business process improvement and change management strategies
• Navigating complex situations with strategic human resource planning
• Building meaningful client connections through effective communication and teamwork

Travel Requirements

Not Specified