Lead - Business Systems Services (Workday Technical Lead)

Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Workday HR Technical Lead to join our dynamic team in India. As a key member of our HR IT team, you will play a crucial role in optimizing and maintaining the Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) system. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Workday integrations, have a deep understanding of HR processes, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record of successfully implementing and supporting Workday solutions.   Technical Skills • Inbound and Outbound EIBs • Core Connector Worker (CCW), Core Connector "x" (various) (including vendor specific templates) • Workday Studio Inbound/Outbound (SOAP, RAAS, WD API, Third Party API,Effective and Non-Effective dated custom objects) • Document Transformation • Workday Extend (PMDs, Scripts, ABOs, Custom Business Processes, Orchestration) Workday Integrations: • Manage Workday Integrations that are built on Enterprise Integration Builder (EIB) and Data Transformation, Custom Report and Calculated Fields, Workday Studio (Inbound/Outbound), XSLT, Payroll Integration (PICOF/PECI), Core Connectors (Inbound/Outbound/WECI), Web Services, Workday Extend • Work with various third-party vendors including Payroll Vendors, Learning ProvidersExpert in different APIs including SOAP (Workday Delivered/Third Party), REST (Workday Delivered/WQL), RAAS • Experienced in Creating and Maintaining different Security Groups including Integration, User Based and Role Based Groups • Experienced in end-to-end implementation through different phases including Discovery sessions, Planning, Documentations, Build, E2E testing, Deployment and Hypercare Reporting and Analytics: • Design and generate customized reports and dashboards to support HR and business decision-making • Utilize Workday reporting tools to extract and analyze HR data for various stakeholders Workday System Configuration: • Basic Configuration knowledge on any two Core HR, Absence, Time tracking, compensation modules with Compensation are preferable as one of the modules. • Basic implementation knowledge on maintaining business process configurations, security settings System Optimization: • Collaborate with HR stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements •  Analyze current HR processes and propose innovative solutions to maximize the effectiveness of the Workday system   User Support and Training: • Provide ongoing support to end-users, addressing system-related inquiries and issues • Develop and conduct training sessions for HR and other relevant teams to ensure efficient and effective use of the Workday system   Data Management: • Manage data integrity by conducting regular audits and implementing best practices for data governance • Work on data migration and integration projects to ensure seamless flow of information across the organization System Upgrades and Maintenance: • Stay informed about Workday updates, releases, and new features • Plan and execute system upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum utilization of new functionalities   Collaboration: • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement solutions that align with organizational goals Compliance and Security • Ensure that the Workday system is in compliance with relevant data protection and security regulations. • Monitor and address any security vulnerabilities or risks related to the Workday system • Total experience of 5-8 years • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field • Proven experience as a Workday HCM system analyst, with in-depth knowledge of Workday Integrations, reporting, configuration and customization • Strong understanding of HR