Workday HCM Specialist

Persistent; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Education sponsorships

Flexible hours

Long service awards

Health check-ups

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Persistent in Pune, India, seeks a Workday HCM Specialist with 5 to 8 years of experience to configure, maintain, and optimize Workday HCM, security roles, and integrations across Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, and Talent Management. You will collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT to implement system improvements and ensure data integrity.

Experience with Workday integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, Web Services) and strong stakeholder management are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience with Workday HCM implementations and support.
• Strong knowledge of Core HCM configuration and business processes.
• Experience with Payroll and Benefits in Workday.
• Experience with Workday integrations such as EIB, Studio and Web Services.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday HCM processes, security roles and workforce management.
• Support Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation and Talent Management modules.
• Develop and enhance Workday reports, dashboards, and data extracts to meet needs.
• Manage integrations between Workday and ADP, benefits providers, and identity platforms.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance and stakeholders to drive improvements.
• Troubleshoot Workday functional and integration issues and perform testing.

Skills

Workday HCM

Core HCM configuration

Payroll & Benefits

Workday Integrations

Data reporting

Stakeholder management

Tools

EIB

Core Connectors

Studio

Web Services

Job description

About Position:

We are seeking a skilled Workday HCM Specialist to join our dynamic team in Pune, India. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in configuring, maintaining, and optimizing Workday HCM business processes and integrations. This role is critical in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of our Human Capital Management operations.

• Role: Workday HCM Specialist
• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: 5 to 8 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday HCM business processes, organizational structures, security roles, and workforce management functionalities.
• Support Workday modules including Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, and Talent Management.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Workday reports, dashboards, scorecards, and data extracts to meet business and compliance requirements.
• Manage and support integrations between Workday, ADP, benefits providers, identity management platforms, and other enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and implement system improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Workday functional and integration-related issues in a timely manner.
• Perform data validation, testing, and quality assurance activities for system enhancements, upgrades, and releases.
• Support Workday security administration, user access management, and compliance requirements.
• Create and maintain technical and functional documentation, process flows, and user guides.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system efficiency, automation, and user experience.
• Participate in Workday release management activities, evaluating new features and recommending adoption where appropriate.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 5 to 8 years of experience working with Workday HCM implementations, support, and enhancements.
• Strong expertise in Workday Core HCM configuration and business process management.
• Hands‑on experience with Payroll and Benefits administration within Workday environments.
• Experience developing Workday reports, dashboards, calculated fields, and custom data extracts.
• Strong knowledge of Workday security, organizational structures, and workforce administration.
• Experience managing and troubleshooting Workday integrations using EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, and Web Services.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.
• Knowledge of HR operations, employee lifecycle management, payroll processing, and benefits programs.
• Experience supporting Workday releases, testing cycles, system upgrades, and production deployments.
• Strong problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and data analysis capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across HR, Payroll, and IT teams.
• Workday certifications in HCM, Payroll, Benefits, or Integrations will be an added advantage.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check‑ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."