Workday Payroll & HCM Developer

Parexel; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a seasoned Workday HCM/Payroll specialist to manage core HCM data, org structures, compensation, and job architecture across global operations.

You will own end-to-end lifecycle processes, optimize security and workflows, and deliver robust reporting, while aligning with HR standards and ensuring data integrity for payroll processing worldwide.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Workday experience across Core HCM and Payroll or global payroll integrations.
• Hands-on configuration experience with HCM processes, security, organizations, and reporting.
• Experience with payroll processing, audits, pay components and third-party payroll vendors.
• Understanding of global HR data structures, compliance and country-specific payroll nuances.
• Knowledge of Workday integrations (EIB, Studio, APIs), data mapping and testing.
• Certified in Workday HCM and Payroll.
• Strong analytical, documentation and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance Workday Core HCM, including worker data, organizations, positions, compensation, and job architecture.
• Support end-to-end lifecycle processes: hiring, onboarding, job changes, performance, time tracking, absence, and offboarding.
• Configure and optimize business processes, security roles, routing, condition rules, and domain policies.
• Deliver reporting and analytics using Workday reports, dashboards, and calculated fields.
• Collaborate with HR COEs to support talent, recruiting, compensation, benefits, and organizational changes.
• Ensure data quality, audit controls, regulatory compliance, and alignment with global HR standards.
• Partner with Payroll and IT to ensure accurate HCM data flows for payroll processing globally.
• Assist in integration design leveraging EIB, Studio, PECI, API/web services for data movement.

Skills

Workday Core HCM

Workday Payroll

Payroll integrations

Data mapping

Analytical skills

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Training & enablement

Education

Workday HCM & Payroll certification

Bachelor's degree in HR/IT/Business or related field

Tools

EIB

Workday Studio

Workday PECI

REST/SOAP APIs

Job description

• Maintain and enhance Workday Core HCM, including worker data, organizations, positions, compensation, and job architecture.
• Support end‑to‑end lifecycle processes: hiring, onboarding, job changes, performance, time tracking, absence, and offboarding.
• Configure and optimize business processes, security roles, routing, condition rules, and domain policies.
• Deliver reporting and analytics using Workday delivered reports, custom reports, dashboards, and calculated fields.
• Collaborate with HR COEs to support talent, recruiting, compensation, benefits, and organizational changes.
• Ensure data quality, audit controls, regulatory compliance, and alignment with global HR standards.
• Partner with Payroll and IT to ensure accurate HCM data flows for payroll processing globally.

Key Responsibilities

Workday HCM

• Maintain and enhance Workday Core HCM, including worker data, organizations, positions, compensation, and job architecture.
• Support end‑to‑end lifecycle processes: hiring, onboarding, job changes, performance, time tracking, absence, and offboarding.
• Configure and optimize business processes, security roles, routing, condition rules, and domain policies.
• Deliver reporting and analytics using Workday delivered reports, custom reports, dashboards, and calculated fields.
• Collaborate with HR COEs to support talent, recruiting, compensation, benefits, and organizational changes.
• Ensure data quality, audit controls, regulatory compliance, and alignment with global HR standards.
• Partner with Payroll and IT to ensure accurate HCM data flows for payroll processing globally.

Workday Payroll

• Support Workday Payroll or Global Payroll integrations, including validation of pay inputs, outputs, pay components, and country‑specific rules.
• Manage payroll data movement and mapping for global and third‑party payroll providers (e.g., APD, ExPR, ExPD, DCoD, outbound/inbound notifications).
• Troubleshoot payroll results, perform audits, and collaborate with country payroll teams for issue resolution.
• Maintain payroll calendars, period schedules, earning/deduction configuration, and tax‑related data.
• Utilize Global Payroll Hub and Global Payroll Connect capabilities to streamline global payroll operations (e.g., APD, ExPD, ExPR, Close Pay Period). (Based on Global Payroll Connect documents).

Integrations & Technical Enablement

• Assist in integration design leveraging EIB, Studio, PECI, API/web services (REST/SOAP) for inbound/outbound data movement.
• Support data transformation, mapping accuracy, and successful handoff to downstream payroll vendors.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, automation, and biannual Workday releases.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Serve as liaison between HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, and global stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Participate in payroll RFP evaluations, process redesign, compliance controls, and requirements gathering.
• Provide training, documentation, and user support for Workday payroll and HCM processes.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Workday experience across Core HCM and Payroll (or global payroll integrations).
• Hands‑on configuration experience with HCM business processes, security, organizations, and reporting.
• Experience with payroll processing, payroll audits, pay components, and working with third‑party payroll vendors.
• Understanding of global HR data structures, compliance, and country-specific payroll nuances.
• Working knowledge of Workday integrations (EIB, Studio, APIs), data mapping, and testing.
• Certified in Workday HCM and Payroll.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and troubleshooting skills.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, IT, Business, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Global Payroll Connect (APD, ExPR, ExPD, notifications).
• Familiarity with compensation, time tracking, absence, and reporting frameworks.
• Prior involvement in Workday R1/R2 upgrades, payroll transformation, or system optimization projects.