Workday HRIS Specialist, Senior ( Recruiting Implementation)

Progress Software Corporation; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Purchase Plan

Health Insurance

Paid vacation & family leave

Job summary

Progress Software Corporation is seeking an experienced Workday HRIS Specialist, Senior to optimize its HRIS, including Recruiting, Global Benefits, Advanced Compensation and Payroll modules.

You will lead HRIS projects, collaborate with IT and vendors, and ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance across Workday modules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of HRIS administration experience with Workday.
• Proven expertise in recruiting processes integrated with Workday.
• Experience leading HRIS projects and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Workday HRIS to align with org needs.
• Implement, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday modules (Core HR, Benefits, Absence, Payroll, Recruiting).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze processes and suggest improvements.
• Create reports, dashboards, and analytics for HR leadership.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with payroll to manage Workday payroll functionalities.
• Lead HRIS projects, upgrades, integrations, and cross-functional coordination.
• Document processes and train HR staff on Workday features.

Skills

Workday HRIS

HRIS Administration

Recruiting in Workday

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/IS

Tools

Excel

HR reporting tools

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 a HRIS Specialist, Senior 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, Senior with a strong experience of Recruiting implementation , Global Benefits, Advanced Compensation and Payroll 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 implement, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday modules, including Core HR, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Payroll and Recruiting.
• 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.
• 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 6 years of experience in HRIS administration, with a focus on Workday.
• Proven expertise in recruiting processes and systems, preferably integrated with Workday.
• 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 Recruiting , Global Benefits, Advanced Compensation & Payroll.
• 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.

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.