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Manager Workday

Gautam Buddha Nagar Permanent View Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Program Manager - HR (Workday) to serve as the functional expert for Workday Time Tracking and Absence, driving system optimization, governance, and global HR technology initiatives.This role will partner closely with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, compliant, and high-quality Workday solutions
  • Lead global Workday Time & Absence transformation initiatives
  • Partner with international HR and Payroll leaders to drive impact

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global organization with a strong focus on technology, analytics, automation, and operational excellence. With a large international workforce, the company provides an inclusive and innovative environment where employees can contribute to large-scale transformation programs and business-critical initiatives.

Job Description

  • Act as the functional SME for Workday Time Tracking and Absence modules.
  • Configure and maintain leave plans, accrual rules, entitlement policies, and time tracking frameworks.
  • Design, optimize, and support Workday configurations across HR systems.
  • Lead governance, configuration, and continuous improvement initiatives for Time & Absence workstreams.
  • Manage Workday security, reporting, business processes, audits, and system integrity.
  • Utilize Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) for mass data uploads and system maintenance.
  • Support integration between time tracking, absence management, payroll, and benefits systems.
  • Lead end-to-end Workday implementations, enhancements, testing, deployment, and hypercare support.
  • Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, labor laws, and internal governance standards.
  • Provide functional advisory and recommend best-practice Workday solutions.
  • Collaborate with global stakeholders and support multi-region HR operations.
  • Drive stakeholder engagement, solution adoption, and user experience improvements.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
  • 6-8 years of overall experience, including at least 5 years of hands-on Workday expertise.
  • Strong experience with Workday Time Tracking, Absence, and Payroll modules.
  • Experience in Workday configuration, security administration, reporting, and EIB.
  • Proven experience delivering end-to-end Workday implementations and enhancements.
  • Strong understanding of HR processes and Workday HCM modules.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Workday certifications in HCM, Time Tracking, or Absence are preferred.
  • Experience supporting multi-country HR operations and compliance frameworks is advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead critical global Workday transformation initiatives.
  • Exposure to international HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders.
  • Ownership of high-impact HR technology and digital transformation programs.
  • A collaborative, innovation-driven work environment.
  • Strong career development and growth opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7124425

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Sub Sector
HR Shared Services
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Gautam Buddha Nagar
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-102026-7124425

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