Workday HRIS Specialist, Principal ( Payroll & Benefits)

HR Tech Job; United States; Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days earned leave

Premium Group Medical Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

HR Tech Job in Bengaluru invites a Senior Workday HRIS Specialist, Principal to lead payroll and benefits configuration and optimize the Workday HRIS across multiple modules. The role requires deep expertise in Payroll, Time Tracking, and Benefits, with strong project leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

You will work hybrid between Bengaluru locations and remote support, ensuring regulatory compliance and robust data governance, while mentoring staff and delivering actionable HR

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in HRIS administration on Workday and 5+ years in Payroll and Benefits modules.
• Deep expertise in Workday Payroll configuration, processing changes, earnings/deductions, eligibility rules, and production support.
• Strong knowledge of Workday Benefits setup, open enrollment and employee enrollment support.
• Experience with integration configuration is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize the Workday HRIS to align with organizational needs.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday modules including Payroll, Time Tracking, Benefits and Core HRM.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze processes and recommend improvements.
• Create and maintain custom reports, dashboards, and HR analytics.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with payroll team to implement payroll functionalities for US.
• Lead HRIS projects including upgrades, integrations, and implementations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for HRIS initiatives.
• Document processes and train HR staff on Workday functionalities.
• Collaborate with IT and vendors to resolve issues and enhance capabilities.

Skills

Workday HRIS

Payroll

Benefits

Time Tracking

Reporting & Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Training & documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/IS

Tools

Workday modules

Microsoft Office

Job description

Workday HRIS Specialist, Principal ( Payroll & Benefits)

Human Resources Hybrid Remote , Bengaluru, India Hyderabad, India New Delhi, National Capital Territory

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experience with agility and ease.

We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a HRIS Specialist, Principal and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. Learn More about us (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dLQYerfF-c)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Workday HRIS Specialist, Principal with a strong knowledge of Payroll and Benefits to join our dynamic Human Resources team. This role is instrumental in ensuring our Workday HRIS system operates seamlessly while supporting the implementation of several new modules to meet organizational goals. The ideal candidate will be someone with a passion for HR technology, attention to detail, and a proven track record in managing and supporting processes within Workday.

In this role, you will:

• Administer and optimize the Workday Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ensuring system functionality aligns with organizational needs.

• Provide technical expertise to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday modules, including Payroll, Time Tracking, Benefits and Core HRM.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze business processes and recommend enhancements for improved efficiency.

• Create and maintain custom reports, dashboards, and analytics within Workday to deliver actionable insights to HR and leadership teams.

• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with regulatory and company standards.

• Partner with the payroll team to implement and manage payroll functionalities within Workday for US.

• Lead HRIS-related projects such as system upgrades, integrations, and implementations.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of HRIS projects.

• Document processes and provide training to HR staff on Workday functionalities and updates.

• Collaborate with IT and external vendors to resolve technical issues and enhance system capabilities.

• Ensure HRIS and systems comply fully with all applicable regulations and security standards.

• Regularly audit system configurations and data to safeguard sensitive employee information.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Workday updates and industry best practices to proactively address compliance challenges

  Your background:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in HRIS administration on Workday and 5 plus years of experience on Payroll and Benefits Modules.

• Proven expertise in payroll processes and systems integrated with Workday.

• Workday Payroll: Expertise in payroll configuration, payroll process changes, earnings/deductions, calculations, eligibility rules, and ongoing production support.

• Workday Benefits: Strong hands‑on experience with benefits setup, plans, eligibility rules, benefit events, open enrollment, and employee enrollment support.

• Time Tracking: Skilled in Time Tracking configuration, time entry, time calculations, validations, time‑off integration, and payroll impact analysis.

• Demonstrated success in managing HRIS‑related projects and leading cross‑functional teams.

• Experience with integration configuration is a plus.

• Strong knowledge of Workday functionalities and modules, including Payroll, & Benefits.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.

• Detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR reporting tools.

• Willing to work in US Shift ( 5:00 PM IST – 2:00 AM IST )

• If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat. What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture (https://youtu.be/I-p2z4ultAg?list=PLC679RvCan2A6hjFNifU9S9mH8TgDPK9l) with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with, and also to enjoy:

• Competitive remuneration package

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrolment

  Vacation, Family, and Health

• 30 days of earned leave

• An extra day off for your birthday

• Various other leaves like marriage leave, casual leave, maternity leave, and paternity leave

• Premium Group Medical Insurance for employees and five dependents, personal accident insurance coverage, and life insurance coverage

• Professional development reimbursement

• Interest subsidy on loans - either vehicle or personal loans.

Together, We Make Progress

Progress is an inclusive workplace where opportunities to succeed are available to everyone. As a multicultural company serving a global community, we encourage a wide range of points of view and celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Our unique combination of perspectives inspires innovation, connects us to our customers and positively affects our communities. It is only by working together and learning from each other that we make Progress. Join us!