Workday HRIS Specialist Principal Payroll And Benefits

Progress Software; Delhi Cantonment; Hybrid; INR 4,200,000 - 6,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrolment

30 days earned leave

Medical & life insurance

Job summary

Progress Software seeks a seasoned Workday HRIS Specialist, Principal to manage Workday HRIS, Payroll and Benefits modules, and lead HRIS projects. The role emphasizes data integrity, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with payroll and IT teams.

The candidate will support implementations for multiple modules and provide training to HR staff. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in HRIS administration on Workday, 5+ years in Payroll/Benefits, and strong analytical and communication skills;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of HRIS administration experience on Workday and 5+ years on Payroll and Benefits modules
• Expertise in payroll processes and systems integrated with Workday
• Workday Payroll configuration, eligibility rules, and ongoing production support
• Workday Benefits setup, open enrollment, and enrollment support
• Time Tracking configuration and payroll impact analysis
• Experience leading HRIS projects and cross-functional teams
• Experience with integration configuration is a plus
• Strong Workday knowledge across Payroll & Benefits
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Willing to work in US Shift (5:00 PM IST – 2:00 AM IST)

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize the Workday HRIS to align with organizational needs
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday modules including Payroll, Time Tracking, Benefits, and Core HRM
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze processes and suggest enhancements
• Create and maintain custom reports, dashboards, and analytics in Workday
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity and regulatory compliance
• Partner with payroll team to implement payroll functionalities for US
• Lead HRIS projects such as upgrades, integrations, and implementations
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for HRIS projects
• Document processes and train HR staff on Workday functionalities
• Collaborate with IT and vendors to resolve issues and improve capabilities
• Ensure compliance with regulations and security standards
• Regularly audit configurations and protect employee data
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Workday updates and best practices

Skills

Workday HRIS

Payroll integration

Benefits management

Data governance

System upgrades

Cross-functional leadership

Reports & analytics

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Admin

Tools

MS Office

HR reporting tools

Job description

Job Description:

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experience with agility and ease.

We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as aHRIS Specialist, Principal and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. Learn More about us

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Workday HRIS Specialist, Principal with a strong knowledge of Payroll and Benefits to join our dynamic Human Resources team. This role is instrumental in ensuring our Workday HRIS system operates seamlessly while supporting the implementation of several new modules to meet organizational goals. The ideal candidate will be someone with a passion for HR technology, attention to detail, and a proven track record in managing and supporting processes within Workday.

In this role, you will:

• Administer and optimize the Workday Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ensuring system functionality aligns with organizational needs.
• Provide technical expertise to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday modules, including Payroll, Time Tracking, Benefits and Core HRM.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze business processes and recommend enhancements for improved efficiency.
• Create and maintain custom reports, dashboards, and analytics within Workday to deliver actionable insights to HR and leadership teams.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Partner with the payroll team to implement and manage payroll functionalities within Workday for US.
• Lead HRIS-related projects such as system upgrades, integrations, and implementations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of HRIS projects.
• Document processes and provide training to HR staff on Workday functionalities and updates.
• Collaborate with IT and external vendors to resolve technical issues and enhance system capabilities.
• Ensure HRIS and systems comply fully with all applicable regulations and security standards.
• Regularly audit system configurations and data to safeguard sensitive employee information.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Workday updates and industry best practices to proactively address compliance challenges

Your background:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in HRIS administration on Workday and 5 plus years of experience on Payroll and Benefits Modules.
• Proven expertise in payroll processes and systems integrated with Workday.
• Workday Payroll: Expertise in payroll configuration, payroll process changes, earnings/deductions, calculations, eligibility rules, and ongoing production support.
• Workday Benefits: Strong hands-on experience with benefits setup, plans, eligibility rules, benefit events, open enrollment, and employee enrollment support.
• Time Tracking: Skilled in Time Tracking configuration, time entry, time calculations, validations, time-off integration, and payroll impact analysis.
• Demonstrated success in managing HRIS-related projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with integration configuration is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Workday functionalities and modules, including Payroll, & Benefits.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR reporting tools.
• Willing to work in US Shift (5:00 PM IST – 2:00 AM IST)

If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat. What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with, and also to enjoy:

Compensation

• Competitive remuneration package
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrolment

Vacation, Family, and Health

• 30 days of earned leave
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Various other leaves like marriage leave, casual leave, maternity leave, and paternity leave
• Premium Group Medical Insurance for employees and five dependents, personal accident insurance coverage, and life insurance coverage
• Professional development reimbursement
• Interest subsidy on loans - either vehicle or personal loans.