Position Objectives
- We are seeking an experienced Workday Lead – Core HCM to drive the design, implementation, enhancement, and support of Workday’s Core Human Capital Management (HCM) modules. This role will serve as a functional and technical subject matter expert, ensuring optimal configuration, governance, and continuous improvement of Workday HCM processes across the organization.
- The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Workday Core HCM, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional enhancements and projects in a fast-paced environment.
Roles & Responsibilities
Workday Core HCM Leadership
- Lead the design, configuration, and optimization of Workday modules.
- Serve as the primary SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Core HCM functionality.
Implementation & Enhancements
- Lead end-to-end implementation and enhancement initiatives, from requirements gathering to deployment and post-go-live support.
- Define and document business requirements, functional designs, and system configurations.
- Design and maintain scalable process frameworks.
- Ensure data integrity, consistency, and compliance across all processes.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, and other business stakeholders to align system functionality with business needs.
- Act as liaison between business users and Workday/vendors/implementation partners.
- Provide advisory support to HRIT leadership on system capabilities and roadmap.
Security & Data Governance
- Maintain and enhance Workday security model, including role-based and user-based access controls.
- Ensure compliance with organizational data privacy and governance standards.
Team Leadership
- Mentor and guide junior analysts or team members.
- Lead mini project teams and ensure delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
Job Requirements
- University / College graduate in computer science or other relevant discipline.
- 5 to 8 years’ relevant experience in regional solution/system support.
- Has exposure in Workday as a Workday Partner will be an added advantage.
- Has Workday configuration experience with strong focus on Core HCM.
- Possess good analytical, communication, presentation and soft skills.
- Able to write clearly and concisely and work within tight deadlines.
- Able to work extended hours when necessary.
- Possess personal attributes such as maturity, interpersonal skills, professional integrity and initiative, self-motivation.
- Able to manage priorities and tasks and time efficiently.
- Keen to learn, a team player and have good working attitude.
- Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks.
- Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information.