Lead Workday HCM Engineer – 2-Year Contract

Ambition

Petaling Jaya

On-site

MYR 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Ambition is seeking a Workday Technical Lead to own and drive the Workday HCM platform from Petaling Jaya on a 2-year contract. You will lead a capable team, coordinate release cycles, and manage complex integrations with SAP and other systems to ensure data integrity and security.

The role requires a strong technical background in Workday modules, hands-on experience with EIB, Workday Studio, PECI and CCB, plus leadership and stakeholder engagement across a large enterprise HR technology

Qualifications

Degree in IT, Computer Science, Human Resources or a related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years working with Workday HCM, including 3+ years in a senior or lead capacity.
Deep functional and technical knowledge across Workday modules – Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Time Tracking and Absence.
Hands-on experience with Workday integrations – EIB, Workday Studio, PECI and CCB.
Workday Pro certifications in relevant modules are highly desirable.
Familiarity with Workday Prism and Extend is a bonus.
Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Build and lead a high-performing Workday support team.
Take ownership of complex system issues, driving root cause analysis and lasting resolutions.
Oversee the support queue, keeping SLAs and ticket resolution consistently on track.
Plan and coordinate Workday release cycles, from testing through to deployment.
Configure Workday solutions that align with shifting business and HR requirements.
Manage integrations between Workday and other enterprise systems, including SAP.
Keep technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge resources current and accessible.
Monitor system performance and uphold data integrity and security standards.