Workday Platform Functional Leadership

- Serve as the functional lead for Workday, overseeing configuration, business processes, and cross-functional design.
- Develop and execute a Workday optimization roadmap focused on usability, process efficiency, and adoption.
- Partner with CoE HR Systems Head, HR leadership and CoEs in the execution of Workday roadmap strategy.
- Establish and manage Workday governance processes for enhancement prioritization and change control.

System Configuration & Enhancement

- Oversee configuration, testing, and deployment of updates across Workday modules (e.g., HCM, Compensation, Talent, Absence, Time Tracking, Recruiting).
- Identify system pain points, inefficiencies, and process gaps and lead optimization initiatives to resolve them.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of system configurations, workflows, and functional designs.
- Ensure that configuration decisions adhere to internal controls, audit standards, and security requirements.

Continuous Improvement & Optimization

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through regular health checks, release analysis, and stakeholder feedback.
- Evaluate new Workday features released biannually, recommending adoption plans and change impacts.
- Partner with process owners to simplify workflows, reduce manual effort, and increase automation through Workday capabilities.
- Champion a Workday-first mindset across HR and business functions.
- Perform regular Survey in the organization to get constant feedback on workday Adoption

Stakeholder Partnership & Business Support

- Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT to understand business needs and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.




- Serve as an escalation point for Workday-related issues, providing expert-level functional support and troubleshooting.
- Lead requirements gathering sessions, business process reviews, and change impact assessments.
- Partner with external vendors, Workday Success Plan Manager for ongoing enhancements.

Testing, Releases & Governance

- Manage end-to-end testing (unit, regression, and user acceptance) for Workday releases and recent features.
- Lead release readiness activities, coordinating with functional owners and technical teams.
- Monitor release updates from Workday Community and ensure proactive adoption of applicable functionality.
- Maintain strong governance controls over data accuracy, user security, and business process integrity.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

- Lead and mentor the Workday Application Management team, providing functional and technical direction.
- Manage team workload, prioritize projects, and ensure timely delivery of system solutions.
- Foster collaboration with HR, IT, Finance, and external partners to deliver scalable Workday solutions.
- Oversee vendor relationships and manage external consultants

Reporting & Analytics

- Support the development of advanced Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics to meet business and compliance needs.
- Ensure data quality and promote data-driven decision-making across HR and business teams.

Training & Change Management

- Lead end-user enablement and change management efforts for new Workday features or processes.
- Create and maintain functional documentation, user guides, and training materials.
- Drive adoption through communication, stakeholder engagement, and continuous education.

📌 Workday Functional and Optimization Consultant (Chennai)
🏢 Infosys
📍 Chennai