Responsibilities

- Design scalable Workday HCM architectures that align with enterprise standards and support long term growth of human capital management capabilities across the organization
- Develop detailed solution designs for core Workday HCM Learning module that ensure accurate data flows efficient business processes and consistent configuration practices
- Coordinate end to end Workday HCM implementations and enhancements by collaborating with functional consultants and technical teams to deliver high quality outcomes
- Optimize existing Workday HCM configurations by analyzing usage patterns and recommending adjustments that improve usability performance and data quality
- Create comprehensive technical design documents and configuration guidelines for Workday HCM that provide explicit direction to implementation and support teams
- Review integration requirements and architect Workday interfaces with internal systems to ensure reliable data exchange for workforce online operations and finance and accounting processes
- Provide guidance on Workday security configuration that supports compliance protects sensitive employee information and enables appropriate access for global user communities
- Evaluate new Workday features and releases to propose adoption strategies that enhance business capabilities while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex workforce online and finance and accounting requirements into Workday technical solutions that deliver measurable business value
- Support testing cycles by defining technical test scenarios reviewing results and driving resolution of defects related to Workday HCM architecture and integrations
- Mentor implementation and support teams on Workday HCM best practices to ensure consistent solution quality and sustainable application health




- Coordinate incident analysis for Workday HCM issues by identifying root causes and defining corrective actions that prevent recurrence and improve system stability
- Document technical standards and architectural patterns for Workday HCM to ensure reuse of proven design approaches across multiple initiatives

Qualifications

- Demonstrate extensive hands on experience in Workday HCM configuration and solution design over at least eight years in complex enterprise environments
- Apply strong understanding of Workday HCM business processes such as workforce administration absence management performance and compensation to design effective solutions
- Utilize experience with online transactional environments to shape Workday architectures that support digital employee interactions and self service capabilities
- Leverage familiarity with finance and accounting domains to align Workday HCM data structures with downstream financial reporting and compliance needs
- Show proficiency in requirements analysis and documentation to capture business needs and convert them into clear Workday HCM technical specifications
- Exhibit solid skills in data mapping and interface design to support integrations between Workday HCM and internal applications while maintaining data consistency
- Use strong problem solving and analytical skills to diagnose complex Workday issues and recommend pragmatic architectural improvements
- Apply effective communication and collaboration skills in a hybrid work model to coordinate with stakeholders during design workshops reviews and solution walkthroughs
- Bring experience working in structured implementation methodologies for Workday including testing deployment and post go live stabilization activities
- Maintain awareness of Workday HCM roadmap and industry trends in human capital technology to propose innovations that support organizational and societal impact

📌 Workday HCM: Learning Consultant (Chennai)
🏢 Cognizant Technology Solutions India
📍 Chennai