Senior HR Systems Specialist - Workday

Threadneedle group; Hinoba-an; Hybrid; PHP 594,000 - 858,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriprise India LLP is seeking an HRIS specialist to manage Workday configurations, requirements analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. You will align business needs with technology partners, configure HRIS modules, and support training across stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong communication, meticulous design documentation, and ongoing process improvements within the HRIS landscape.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of HCM tasks.
• 2–4 years of Workday HCM experience.
• Basic knowledge of Payroll functionality.
• Provide training and support to multiple stakeholders.
• Create design documents based on new functionality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and testing strategies.
• Resolve issues reported by various groups.
• Configure Time Tracking and Absence in Workday.
• Basic reporting knowledge.
• Complete required onboarding training and share knowledge with the team.
• Help business teams to create SOPs.
• Solve complex system problems and document resolutions.
• Analyze, design, test, and implement system fixes; manage integrations.

Responsibilities

• In-depth understanding of the HRIS application and integration points.
• Consult with functional users, tech staff and business partners.
• Build relationships with Tech and Business partners across the organization.
• Assess potential new functionality and implement within the HRIS suite.
• Configure Workday modules including Time Tracking, Absence, HCM, Benefits, Payroll.

Skills

Workday HCM

Stakeholder communication

Requirements gathering

System configuration

Training support

Time Tracking & Absence

Reporting basics

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Our Company

Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 20 years. We are part of Ameriprise Financial Inc., a US financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence and diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. The firm’s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection. Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions, and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So, if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Job Description

This position is responsible for the HRIS system (WorkDay) in identifying business requirements for projects, upgrades and process improvements, which include Configuring new requirements, creating project and process specifications, staging of test environments and data and ensuring smooth implementations. Facilitates requirement gathering and alignment with business and technology partners, while playing critical roles in projects. Solves complex system and system-related problems. Plays a critical role in cross-functional projects and any merger and acquisition activities. Role will require to understand various Workday related requirements and configure the system effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• In depth understanding of the HRIS application (functional aspects), including all integration points with vendors or other internal company systems.
• Includes broad understanding of other business areas’ processes and systems that impact HRIS.
• Serves as a consultant for functional users, technical staff, and business partners across the company.
• Builds strong relationships with Tech and Business Partners across the organization.
• Responsible for reviewing potential new functionality within the system & how it would be implemented within existing HRIS suite.
• Responsible to configure Workday modules but not limited to following areas such as Time Tracking, Absence Management, Workday HCM, Workday Benefits, Workday Payroll.

Required Qualifications

• Good Knowledge of HCM tasks.
• Must have 2-4 years of relevant Workday HCM experience.
• Basic knowledge of Payroll Functional.
• Provide training and support to multiple stakeholders.
• Create design document based on new functionality.
• Partner with Stakeholder to understand the requirement and provide strong Consultation on Approach and Testing strategies.
• Responsible to resolves the issues reported by various groups.
• Responsible to provide configuration support for Time Tracking and Absence.
• Should have basic knowledge of reporting.
• Complete required on Job Training and shared the knowledge among the team.
• Help business Team to create effective SOPS.
• Solves complex system and system-related problems, including issues that require expert knowledge of the system and processes.
• Analyze, design, test, upgrade/ implement system fixes while ensuring all documentation is completed.
• Initiates process improvements including integration points between systems, internal and external.

Preferred Qualifications

• The candidate must possess excellent communication skills (spoken & written).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Excel, Access, Power Point and Word.
• Strong audit skills that include ability to review data sets for differences; ability to identify and troubleshoot data integrity issues.
• Effective communication skills including capability of asking probing questions to ensure thorough understanding of business requests for data/reports.
• Demonstrated capability to handle access to highly sensitive information in a professional and secured manner.

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least three (3) days per week, with flexibility to work from home two (2) days per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Timings

(2:00p-10:30p)

India Business Unit

AWMPO AWMP&S President's Office

Job Family Group Human Capital

Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, family status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.

Company Overview

Since 1894, Ameriprise Financial has helped people feel more confident about their financial future. Guided by strong values and a deep commitment to clients, we've remained a trusted leader in financial planning and advice for more than 130 years. Through our businesses, Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance & Annuities, we deliver advice, investment and protection solutions designed for long-term success. While each business brings distinct capabilities and expertise, all are united by our unwavering focus on clients and a strong financial foundation. For you, that means the opportunity to build a meaningful career in a high-performing, collaborative culture where your expertise can grow, your contributions are valued and your work can make a real impact. As a global financial services company with three complementary businesses, the breadth of our capabilities sets us apart. It also creates unique opportunities for employees to learn, collaborate and grow their careers: Ameriprise Financial: Financial planning, advice and wealth management. Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Global asset management serving individual, institutional and corporate clients. RiverSource Insurance & Annuities: Products and solutions designed to help clients protect and grow their wealth. Explore opportunities within each business and region below. Ameriprise US | Careers Ameriprise India | Careers Columbia Threadneedle Investments US | Careers Columbia Threadneedle Investments EMEA APAC | Careers RiverSource | Careers

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