Workday Implementations Specialist (US Shared Service)

Canon Business Process Services Philippines Inc.; Eastern Manila District; Hybrid; PHP 1,674,000 - 2,344,000; Full time

Job summary

Canon Business Process Services Philippines Inc. in Manila is seeking an experienced HRIS professional specialized in Workday HCM to lead configuration, testing, deployment, and stabilization across a cross-border shared services model.

You will run requirements workshops, map processes, and configure Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence Management, and Onboarding, while coordinating with IT for integrations and data migrations. Strong English communication with US leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated HRIS experience including Workday HCM implementations.
• Experience in 1–2 full lifecycle Workday HCM deployments.
• Strong understanding of HR operations and IT system integration.
• Hybrid environment and night-shift scheduling experience preferred.
• Excellent English communication with US leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead Workday HCM configuration, testing, deployment, and stabilization.
• Run requirements workshops, process mapping, and hands-on configuration across Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, and Onboarding.
• Collaborate with IT data teams on integrations, tenant management, and data migration mapping.
• Manage end-to-end testing cycles and UAT, including defect resolution and QA.
• Create SOPs, job aids, and transition materials for post-go-live hypercare.
• Coordinate with HR and tech stakeholders to align design and delivery.

Skills

HRIS experience

Workday HCM

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

English communication

Tools

Workday Advanced Reporting

Workday Matrix Reporting

Workday Calculated Fields

Workday Integrations

Job description

About the role

Lead the configuration, testing, deployment, and stabilization of Workday HCM solutions supporting CUSA IT development and enterprise shared services initiatives. This offshore role connects HR business processes with IT system architecture and helps deliver reliable, scalable solutions across a cross-border shared services environment.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Workday HCM implementation and stabilization across shared services.

• Lead requirements-gathering workshops, process mapping, and hands‑on configuration across Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence Management, and Onboarding.

• Partner with IT development and data teams on EIB and Core Connector integrations, tenant management, data cleansing, and migration mapping.

• Manage end-to-end testing cycles, User Acceptance Testing, parallel run validations, defect resolution, and quality assurance activities.

• Develop standard operating procedures, job aids, configuration documentation, and transition materials for post-go-live hypercare.

• Coordinate with HR and technology stakeholders to align solution design, delivery priorities, and implementation outcomes.

What we're looking for

• At least 5 years of dedicated HRIS experience, including direct involvement in 1–2 full-lifecycle Workday HCM implementations.

• Can work in a Hybrid Environment and Night-shift schedule

• Hands‑on proficiency with Workday configuration, custom business processes, security groups, and domain permissions.

• Experience with Workday Advanced and Matrix reporting, Calculated Fields, and integration touchpoints.

• Strong understanding of HR operations and the ability to translate functional requirements into effective technical solutions.

• Experience working in a cross-border shared services or enterprise technology environment.

• Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, documentation, and English communication skills for collaboration with US leadership.

• Ability to manage multiple implementation activities, testing milestones, and post-go-live priorities with attention to detail.