Specialist, Workday HRIS

White & Case LLP; Manila, Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

White & Case LLP, based in Manila, is seeking a Specialist, Workday HRIS to configure and maintain Workday HCM, support tickets, and deliver business-facing reports. The role supports local and global stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy and security across HR systems.

The successful candidate will manage configuration changes, build custom reports, and ensure adherence to data privacy standards while collaborating with HR and business users to optimize Workday usage.

Qualifications

• Experience with Workday HCM module, including reporting and EIBs.
• Strong report-writing skills to create dashboards and calculated fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to present requirements to stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of HR processes (joiners, movers, leavers, performance data).
• High attention to data integrity and accuracy in all HR reports.

Responsibilities

• System configuration and maintenance in Workday HCM based on approved requirements.
• Create reports and dashboards using Workday tools and calculated fields.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and data privacy in all activities.
• Receive, triage, and resolve Workday-related tickets; escalate when needed.

Skills

Workday HCM knowledge

Report writing

Communication

HR processes knowledge

Attention to detail

Tools

Workday reporting tools

EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builder)

Job description

Our Global Operating Center located in Manila is pivotal to enhancing the Firm’s operational efficiency and streamlining legal and business services support across our global network. Our center provides comprehensive administrative, financial and operational services across office operations, compliance and new business, finance, technology, human resources, innovation and marketing. By centralizing these critical functions, the center ensures consistency and quality in service delivery while reducing operational costs. Through its integrated approach, our Global Operating Center enables the Firm to focus on its core legal services, drive global growth and maintain high standards of client service across all offices.

Position Summary Specialist, Workday HRIS will have a focus on configuration, ticket management and reporting. The role provides day-to-day support to HR and business users and helps ensure the system operates effectively and efficiently for local and global stakeholders.

Duties and Accountabilities

• System Configuration & Maintenance Perform configuration changes in Workday HCM based on approved requirements and governance Maintain core data and settings to support HR processes and organizational structures Support security and access updates according to defined standards and controls so that sensitive data is only visible to authorized users.
• Report Creation: Build custom reports and dashboards based on requirements to meet business needs along with any necessary calculated fields Utilise Workday's reporting tools to maintain reports and calculations to ensure data is accurate and delivered in a timely manner.
• Compliance: Follow company policies, procedures and data privacy guidelines in all system activities Support efforts to maintain accurate, complete and consistent HR data in Workday
• Ticket Management & Support Receive, review and prioritize Workday-related tickets from users Perform initial analysis, troubleshoot issues and resolve routine requests Escalate complex issues to senior team as needed and track through completion Conduct system configuration and maintenance as directed Document issues, actions taken and resolutions in the ticketing system

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with Workday: familiarity with Workday HCM module, Reporting and EIBs.
• Report Writing: Knowledge of report-building tools and techniques.
• Communication: good verbal and written communication skills to present report requirements to business stakeholders.
• HR Process Knowledge: understanding of HR functions and processes, such as joiners, movers and leavers, performance management and people demographic data.
• Attention to Detail: ensuring data integrity and accuracy in all reports.

Location & Reporting This is role is based in Manila and reports to the Senior Manager This role reports to Senior Manager, HRIS Operations

Equal Opportunities White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment. The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

Note to Recruitment Agencies Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.

Firm Summary

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. With a long history as an international firm, we are well‑positioned to help clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may arise. Operating across six continents and working in virtually every country, we have invested heavily in building a high‑quality, full‑service practice that competes at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on‑the‑ground presence in key financial markets and our expertise in handling complex cross‑border work. What sets us apart is not just our global network of offices but the interconnectedness of our Firm. Our people and clients value our collaboration across geographic and practice boundaries, which is why we attract and retain significant cross‑border work. Representing multiple nationalities from across the world and speaking a vast array of languages, our lawyers and Business Services professionals are globally minded, enterprising, and committed to excellence.