Main Purpose
The HR Technology & Automation Manager is responsible for leading the global HR technology function, encompassing the strategic ownership, configuration, governance, continuous improvement, and roadmap evolution of Workday and the broader HR technology landscape. The role also drives HR process automation and digitalization across the organization — identifying, redesigning, and implementing automation solutions that reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and enhance the employee experience.
Acting as both a strategic and technical leader, this role bridges HR, IT, HRIS, and technology vendors. It manages day-to-day HRIS operations, leads a team of HRIS analysts, and champions the adoption of workflow automation, AI, and digital tools across HR processes.
Primary Job Responsibilities
HR Technology & Workday
Lead the design, development, configuration, and continuous improvement of Workday and all HRIS functionalities across the organization, including modules, integrations, security, reporting, and enhancements.
Manage the full lifecycle of HRIS projects:



requirements gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, and post-launch support for implementations, upgrades, and system integrations.
Develop, maintain, and migrate integration solutions between Workday and internal/external systems (Payroll, Finance, Advantages, etc.) using Studio, Cloud Connect, REST/SOAP Web Services, XML, and XSLT.
Define and enforce HRIS governance frameworks, data standards, access controls, and security configurations to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and internal policies.
Monitor system performance and proactively recommend improvements to optimize the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of HR systems.
Manage the HRIS budget including planning, vendor cost management, and tracking execution against approved budgets aligned with business priorities.
Stay current on Workday releases, community updates, and the broader HR technology market; assess

📌 HR Technology (Mumbai)
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