Administer and optimize Workday HRIS modules including Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, and Core HR. Configure systems, maintain data integrity and compliance, create reports and dashboards, support payroll processes, lead implementations and integrations, coordinate cross-functional projects, troubleshoot issues, document procedures, and train HR staff.
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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 Benefits and Payroll 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 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 with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with, and also to enjoy:
Compensation
- 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.
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