- Job ID: 901476

- 4 - 12 Years

- 1 Opening
- Hyderabad, Kolkata

Role description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Workday HCM Consultant with strong functional expertise across Core HCM, Perks, Compensation (Core & Advanced), Talent Management, and Recruiting.

The role involves working closely with US / Stakeholders to design, configure, and support scalable Workday solutions across the employee lifecycle.

The candidate should have hands-on experience in implementation and support engagements, with the ability to drive functional design and configuration independently.

Key Responsibilities

1. Workday HCM Configuration & Functional Delivery

- Configure and maintain:
- - Core HCM (worker lifecycle, org structures, job profiles)
- Benefits (plan setup, enrollments, eligibility rules)
- Compensation (base pay, merit, bonus, advanced comp)
- Talent (performance, goals, succession, talent profiles)
- Recruiting (job requisition, candidate lifecycle, offer mgmt)

- Translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions
- Support end-to-end business processes across hire-to-retire lifecycle

2. Requirements Gathering & Solution Design

- Conduct workshops with business stakeholders
- Prepare functional design documents (FDDs) and configuration workbooks
- Recommend best practices leveraging Workday functionality

3. Business Process Configuration

- Configure and optimize:
- - Business processes (Hire, Change Job, Compensation review, Recruiting workflows)
- Approval chains, notifications, and security policies

- Ensure alignment with organization’s HR operating model

4. Reporting & Data Management

- Develop:
- - Advanced/custom reports
- Calculated fields and dashboards





- Ensure data accuracy, audit readiness, and governance

5. Integration Collaboration (Functional Support)

- Work closely with integration teams for:
- - Benefits providers
- Payroll systems
- ATS or external recruiting vendors

- Validate data mapping and integration outputs

6. Testing & Deployment

- Participate in:
- - Unit Testing, SIT, and UAT cycles

- Validate business scenarios across modules (HCM, Recruiting, Comp, Benefits)
- Support production deployment and stabilization

7. Production Support & Enhancements

- Troubleshoot functional issues across modules
- Support Workday releases (R1/R2) and impact analysis
- Identify process improvements and automation opportunities

8. Documentation & Knowledge Management

- Maintain:
- - SOPs
- Configuration documentation
- Knowledge transfer artifacts

Required Skills & Qualifications

Core Workday Expertise

- Strong hands-on experience in:
- - Core HCM
- Benefits
- Compensation (Core + Advanced preferred)
- Talent & Performance
- Recruiting

- Good understanding of full Workday HCM product areas

Experience Requirements

- 5+ years of Workday HCM experience
- Minimum 2+ end-to-end Workday implementations or equivalent support exposure
- Experience working across multiple HCM modules (Core + 2–3 additional areas mandatory)

Certifications (Mandatory / Preferred)





- Active Workday Certification in:
- - HCM Core (Mandatory)
- Benefits / Compensation / Recruiting / Talent (Preferred)

Skills

- Solid hands-on experience in:
- - Core HCM
- Benefits
- Compensation (Core + Advanced preferred)
- Talent & Performance
- Recruiting

- Good understanding of full Workday HCM product areas

Skills

- Strong hands-on experience in:
- - Core HCM
- Benefits
- Compensation (Core + Advanced preferred)
- Talent & Performance
- Recruiting

- Good understanding of full Workday HCM product areas

About Grant Thornton INDUS

Grant Thornton INDUS is the global capability center for Grant Thornton US, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd., a leading global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms. Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton US is one of the leading accounting and advisory firms in the U.S., bringing together $4B+ in revenue, 56 U.S. offices, and a multi-national platform spanning 20 countries with 25,000 people. It combines deep expertise, advanced technology, and a collaborative mindset to help clients solve complex challenges and grow with confidence. Since 2012, Grant Thornton INDUS has brought together 3,300+ professionals across Tax, Audit, Advisory, Client Services, Innovation, and Enabling Functions to deliver high-impact solutions for Grant Thornton US and its global network. Recognized as a Great Place To Work® for three consecutive years and among India’s Top 15 Best Workplaces™ in Professional Services 2026, INDUS offers a high-performance culture where people are trusted, supported, and empowered to grow.

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