Assistant Manager, HRIT

AIA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Hong Kong and Macau is seeking an experienced Workday Lead - Core HCM to drive the design, implementation, enhancement, and support of Workday's Core Human Capital Management modules. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert, ensuring optimal configuration and continuous improvement of Workday HCM processes.

This role includes leading implementation initiatives, collaborating with HR and IT, and mentoring junior team members. Required qualifications include a university degree in computer science and 5 to 8 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in regional solution/system support.
• Workday configuration experience with strong focus on Core HCM.
• Experience as a Workday Partner is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive design, implementation, enhancement, and support of Workday's Core HCM modules.
• Lead end-to-end implementation initiatives from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and IT to align system functionality with business needs.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts or team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

University / College graduate in computer science or relevant discipline

Tools

Workday HCM

HR systems

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Workday Lead - Core HCM to drive the design, implementation, enhancement, and support of Workday’s Core Human Capital Management (HCM) modules. This role will serve as a functional and technical subject matter expert, ensuring optimal configuration, governance, and continuous improvement of Workday HCM processes across the organization.

Workday Core HCM Leadership

• Lead the design, configuration, and optimization of Workday modules.
• Serve as the primary SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Core HCM functionality.

Implementation & Enhancements

• Lead end-to-end implementation and enhancement initiatives, from requirements gathering to deployment and post-go-live support.
• Define and document business requirements, functional designs, and system configurations.
• Design and maintain scalable process frameworks.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and compliance across all processes.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, and other business stakeholders to align system functionality with business needs.
• Act as liaison between business users and Workday/vendors/implementation partners.
• Provide advisory support to HRIT leadership on system capabilities and roadmap.

Security & Data Governance

• Maintain and enhance Workday security model, including role-based and user-based access controls.
• Ensure compliance with organizational data privacy and governance standards.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and guide junior analysts or team members.
• Lead mini project teams and ensure delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.

Communication

• Works with all HRIT members to ensure teamwork meets users’ requirement/timeline.
• Liaises with necessary AIA colleagues outside HRIT to ensure delivery of the functional work as required.
• Escalate and work with vendors for HRIT issues including report system issues, raise service request for changing system parameters, files and customization.

Education & Experience

University / College graduate in computer science or other relevant discipline.

5 to 8 years’ relevant experience in regional solution/system support. Has exposure in Workday as a Workday Partner will be an added advantage. Has Workday configuration experience with strong focus on Core HCM.

Practical Skills/Abilities

• Possess good analytical, communication, presentation and soft skills.
• Able to write clearly and concisely and work within tight deadlines.
• Able to work extended hours when necessary.
• Possess personal attributes such as maturity, interpersonal skills, professional integrity and initiative, self-motivation.
• Able to manage priorities and tasks and time efficiently.
• Keen to learn, a team player and have good working attitude.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks.
• Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information.