Workday Consultant

Company: People Impact

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Business Type: Startup

Company Type: Product & Service

Business Model: B2B

Funding Stage: Pre-seed

Industry: Information Technology

Salary Range: ₹ 20-24 Lacs PA

Job Description This is an exciting opportunity to join the Digital & Technology Human Capital Management team, supporting global initiatives focused on HR transformation, employee experience, payroll operations, and data-driven insights.

As a Senior D&T Analyst , you will be responsible for configuring, supporting, and enhancing Workday Payroll and related HR technology solutions. You will serve as a key liaison between HR, Payroll, Technology, and external vendors, ensuring scalable, reliable, and efficient payroll processes for a global workforce.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Workday North America Payroll, HR systems, integrations, business process analysis, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities Workday Payroll Configuration & Support

• Configure, maintain, and support Workday North America Payroll solutions

• Troubleshoot payroll-related issues involving:

• Payroll configurations

• Calculated fields

• EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builder)

• Payroll integrations

• Business processes

• Ensure system stability, performance, and sustainability

HR Systems & Process Consulting

• Act as a functional and technical consultant for HR systems, data, and payroll processes
• Analyze business requirements and recommend scalable system solutions
• Evaluate process impacts on technology and data architecture
• Identify opportunities for process automation and operational efficiency

Business Analysis & Solution Design

• Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into technical specifications

• Partner with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders to define:

• Configuration requirements

• Reporting needs

• Integration requirements

• Process enhancements

• Deliver actionable recommendations aligned with business goals

Payroll Operations & Vendor Management

• Collaborate with third-party payroll vendors to support end-to-end payroll processing
• Ensure alignment between internal payroll operations and external payroll providers
• Support payroll compliance, accuracy, and operational timelines

Project Delivery & Implementation

• Support and deliver global HR technology initiatives through:

• Discovery

• Planning

• Configuration

• Testing

• Deployment

• Stabilization

• Manage multiple projects and enhancements simultaneously

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Create and execute test strategies, test scripts, and validation scenarios
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities
• Ensure quality and accuracy of system enhancements and implementations

Documentation & Change Management

• Develop and maintain technical and functional documentation
• Communicate system changes and process updates to business users
• Support user training, adoption, and knowledge transfer activities

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current on Workday releases, payroll trends, and HR technology innovations
• Recommend improvements to payroll systems, business processes, and user experiences

Sample Use Cases The Successful Candidate Will Support Initiatives Such As

• New third-party payroll vendor implementations
• Payroll setup for newly acquired or established companies
• Payroll earning and deduction configuration
• Payroll General Ledger (GL) updates and mapping
• Payroll reporting enhancements
• Tax adjustments and compliance updates
• Retroactive payroll calculations
• Off-cycle payroll processing
• Payroll discrepancy investigation and resolution

Required Skills & Experience Workday Expertise

• Strong hands-on experience configuring and supporting:

• Workday North America Payroll

• Experience with:

• Payroll calculations

• Payroll business processes

• Payroll integrations

• Calculated fields

• EIBs

HR Technology & Integrations

• Understanding of Workday payroll integrations
• Experience supporting HR systems and enterprise applications
• Knowledge of data flows, interfaces, and integration troubleshooting

Business Analysis

• Ability to gather and translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Strong process analysis and solution design capabilities
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements

Project & Vendor Management

• Experience working with third-party vendors and implementation partners
• Ability to manage competing priorities and project timelines
• Experience supporting global HR technology environments

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business audiences
• Experience working within cross-functional and global teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in:

• Computer Information Systems (CIS)

• Management Information Systems (MIS)

• Computer Science

• Information Technology

• Related discipline

• 5+ years supporting and delivering complex HR technology solutions

• 7+ years preferred in enterprise HR systems and payroll technologies

Desired Experience

• Workday HCM
• Global Payroll solutions
• HR digital transformation initiatives
• Global enterprise environments
• Payroll process optimization

Key Competencies Analytical Thinking

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities

Process Improvement Mindset

• Passion for enhancing business processes and user experiences

Stakeholder Management

• Ability to influence and collaborate across global teams

Learning Agility

• Quickly adapt to changing business needs and technologies

Results Orientation

• Deliver high-quality outcomes while managing multiple priorities

Leadership & Mentoring

• Ability to train, guide, and mentor team members

Integrity & Professionalism

• Handle confidential payroll and employee data with discretion

Adaptability

• Comfortable working in ambiguity and fast-changing environments

Why Join Us?

• Work on global HR transformation initiatives
• Drive innovation in payroll and HR technology
• Collaborate with international teams and business leaders
• Gain exposure to enterprise-scale Workday implementations
• Contribute to enhancing employee experience through technology