Workday Technical Lead, HRIS

Ambition; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Workday HCM

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/HR

Tools

Workday Studio

EIB

PECi

CCB

Workday Prism

Workday Extend

Job description

Workday Technical Lead | 2-Year Contract | Petaling Jaya

Are you a Workday expert ready to lead at enterprise level? Our client - a large, well-established organisation with a wide-ranging international footprint - is seeking an accomplished technical professional to take ownership of their Workday HCM platform in Petaling Jaya.

Why Apply?

This is a high-impact role at the centre of a substantial HR technology environment. You'll lead a capable team, engage with cross-functional stakeholders, and shape the way Workday supports a large, complex workforce - all within a 2-year contract that offers genuine scope for contribution and professional development.

The Role

• 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

What We're Looking For

• A degree in IT, Computer Science, Human Resources or a related discipline
• A 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

Ready to make your mark on a leading Workday environment?

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)