Workday Technical Specialist (2-year contract)

Ambition; Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits coverage

Hybrid working

Free parking

LRT shuttle

Wellness programme

Learning on demand

Education assistance

2-year contract position

Job summary

Ambition is seeking a Workday Technical Lead to own the Workday technical function within the HCM ecosystem. You will lead a specialist team, oversee daily support, manage release cycles, and convert HR requirements into configurations while driving integration performance across SAP and other systems.

The role demands deep Workday HCM expertise, hands-on integration experience, and strong leadership. The position is hybrid, offering flexible benefits and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Workday HCM, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior support role.
• Broad module knowledge across Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, and Reporting.
• Hands-on integration experience with EIB, Workday Studio, PECI, and CCB.
• Proven Workday configuration skills and strong leadership abilities.
• Workday Pro certifications are highly desirable; Prism and Extend experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Workday support specialists.
• Oversee daily support and troubleshooting across Workday HCM modules.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical challenges.
• Plan, test, and deploy Workday release cycles and feature updates.
• Convert business and HR requirements into Workday configurations.
• Own integrations between Workday and enterprise systems, including SAP.
• Track system performance and drive optimisation strategies.
• Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base materials.

Skills

Workday HCM

Leadership

Integrations

Workday Studio

EIB

PECI

CCB

Workday configuration

Workday Pro

SAP integrations

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lead the Workday HRIS Function | Technical Lead

If you're a seasoned Workday professional ready to lead, this is a role worth exploring. Our client is seeking a Workday Technical Lead to oversee their HCM ecosystem, mentor a specialist team, and serve as the go-to technical authority across the business.

Why Apply?

This is a leadership role with real scope - from managing complex integrations and release cycles to mentoring your team and shaping Workday technical strategy. If your expertise is ready for a bigger stage, this is the role for you.

• flexible benefits coverage
• hybrid working
• free parking
• a complimentary LRT shuttle
• fully subsidised sports club membership
• a wellness programme
• learning on demand
• education assistance
• 2-year contract position

The Role

Step up and own the Workday technical function:

• Lead and develop a team of Workday support specialists
• Oversee daily support and troubleshooting across Workday HCM modules
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical challenges
• Plan, test, and deploy Workday release cycles and feature updates
• Convert business and HR requirements into Workday configurations
• Own integrations between Workday and enterprise systems, including SAP
• Track system performance and drive optimisation strategies
• Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base materials

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years in Workday HCM, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior support role
• Broad module knowledge across Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, and Reporting
• Hands‑on integration experience with EIB, Workday Studio, PECI, and CCB
• Proven Workday configuration skills and strong leadership abilities
• Workday Pro certifications are highly desirable; Prism and Extend experience is a plus