Workday HCM Specialist

Persistent Systems; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flexible hours

Job summary

Persistent Systems in Pune, India seeks a Workday HCM Specialist to configure, maintain, and optimize Workday HCM processes and integrations. 5–8 years of Experience in Workday HCM is required. The role covers core HCM, payroll, benefits, reports, and integrations with external systems.

This is a full-time position with a focus on delivering reliable HR systems and data accuracy. You will collaborate with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to implement improvements, support releases, and ensure

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of Workday HCM experience including configuration and support.
• Strong Workday Core HCM configuration and business process management.
• Hands-on Payroll and Benefits administration within Workday.
• Experience building Workday reports, dashboards, and data extracts.
• Expertise in Workday security, org structures, and workforce administration.
• Proficient in Workday integrations using EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, and Web Services.
• Able to translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions.
• Knowledge of HR operations, payroll processing, and benefits programs.
• Experience with Workday releases, testing, upgrades, and deployments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday HCM processes and org structures.
• Support Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, and Talent Management modules.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and data extracts to meet requirements.
• Manage integrations between Workday and external systems like ADP.
• Collaborate with HR and IT to gather requirements and implement improvements.
• Troubleshoot Workday functional and integration issues promptly.
• Validate data, perform testing, and QA for enhancements.
• Create and maintain system documentation and user guides.
• Assist with Workday release management and adoption of new features.

Skills

Workday HCM

Core HCM

Payroll

Reports Dashboards

Integrations

EIB

Workday Studio

Core Connectors

ADP Integrations

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

Workday Studio

Workday EIB

Core Connectors

ADP Integrations

Job description

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.


• 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


• 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

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