Associate Director - Workday HCM
Location : Bangalore / Noida / Gurgaon / Pune

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Client's HR Digital Transformation team. This role will be based in #Bangalore / #Noida / #Gurgaon / #Pune. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
By joining our newly integrated HR Digital Transformation team, you will be at the forefront of a groundbreaking initiative that reshapes how we deliver HR solutions to our clients. This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative environment where your expertise in Workday implementation will be highly valued. You will work alongside a diverse group of talented professionals who are committed to solving the challenges of the future of work. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in driving our mission to provide holistic solutions that enhance client experiences and outcomes. With our ambitious growth strategy, you will have access to new opportunities for professional development and career advancement, all while contributing to a team that is poised to become a global leader in HR Digital Transformation.
Plan and prioritize work for self; assist lead by providing input in all the phases of the delivery lifecycle, collate and report status/impediments with the greater project team.
Proven experience in managing complex projects involving Workday implementations, upgrades, and process improvements.
Lead / Manage – Launch Implementation projects / Your Way implementations, manage workload for the team, assist team in all the phases of the delivery lifecycle, collate and report status/impediments with the greater project team.
Coordinate with the EM / PM and Client for project delivery
Multi-task and engage on multiple projects at a time for lead activities.
End-to-end ownership of assigned projects
Provide leadership and key stakeholders with the information and venues to make effective, timely decisions

We will count on you to:
Experience in configuring and customizing Workday HCM modules to meet the specific needs of the organization.
Deliver solutions for in-scope HCM, Onboarding, or Benefits, Data Conversion, Reporting, BIRT, Dashboards for implementation
Identify scope, scope gaps & get them addressed
Identify right stakeholders in the project




Communicate & collaborate with project internal/external stakeholders for project success & plan inputs
Leading or participating in Workday implementation projects from planning to execution.
Gather and document requirements, assess complexity and level of effort estimates, prioritize capacity, and define development and analysis timelines
Identify test scenarios, develop test scripts, and provide key support in Workday feature releases, security, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Mentor and Coach team members
Being flexible to work in multiple time zones and with multiple teams
Drive Ops excellence culture and lead transformational project(s) with clear, visible, and measurable impact
Responsible for driving initiatives and ensuring results with a confined focus on timelines and quality

Qualification Criteria
What you need to have:
BE /B.Tech /MCA /BSc. Extensive experience working with clients as a “Consultant” to drive implementation projects
Should be Workday HCM Certified
Total 10+years of experience (6years in WD)
Develop and implement strategies for maximizing the organization's use of the Workday platform to enhance business processes and achieve operational goals.
Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of Workday implementation, upgrades, and ongoing optimization projects. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Manage a team of Workday professionals, including analysts, consultants, and developers. Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to ensure team success.
Reporting Requirements Definition - Investigate the business / technical requirements for the client’s reporting needs, work collaboratively with business analysts and architects to clarify requirements and to achieve a consensus on the organization's needs and priorities.
Provide a overview to the client on the reporting capabilities of Workday
Design the Workday solution to meet the needs.




Conduct sessions with client personnel to verify the required aspects of the reporting; help them fill up reporting requirements template
Application Testing – Assist clients with the testing of the delivered reports. Testing is driven by the scenarios from the client team.
Production Support – Includes the practices and disciplines of supporting the Workday solution for a period of time post-deployment.
Production Rollout – Assist with the rollout of the Workday solution into the production environment.
Take timely, appropriate action to address stakeholder needs/expectations
Identify and manage issue resolution, including escalation as needed
Interact and communicate effectively with mid-and-senior-level management
Work with senior-level management to understand the future priorities and plans
Develop & manage communication plans with stakeholders aimed at improved collaboration
Leverage synergies between global information systems
Experience with Workday Project Lifecycle
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, providing clear direction, setting goals, and fostering a collaborative setting.
Extensive experience working with Workday HCM, Reporting and Data Conversion, including configuration, implementation, and maintenance. Professional Workday certifications are a plus.
Strong knowledge of Workday Advanced Reports, BIRT, Composite Reports, Dashboards and other complex reporting needs.
In-depth knowledge of Workday object model of and solution design approach around it
Knowledge of HR, Benefits, Recruiting and Payroll systems and other functional areas
Self-motivated and ability to learn quickly through individual research and self-training.
Ability to absorb new technologies and features quickly.
Ability to train users in a classroom setting
Effective knowledge transfer skills in non-classroom environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfortable interfacing with business users
Good troubleshooting and technical skills
Able to work independently

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📌 Associate Director - Workday HCM (Pune)
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