Workday Functional Consultant (Security)

Job Title: Workday Functional Consultant

Location: Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Workday Core HCM solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Configure and manage Workday Security Framework, including roles, domains, business process security policies, and user/group-based security.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and translate requirements into scalable Workday solutions.
• Configure and support Core HCM modules such as Job Profiles, Organizations, Supervisory Structures, Compensation, and Worker Lifecycle events.
• Ensure seamless integration and data flow between Core HCM and Payroll systems.
• Support payroll-related configurations, audits, and troubleshooting in coordination with Payroll teams.
• Drive end-to-end implementation lifecycle Requirement Gathering, Design, Build, Testing (SIT/UAT), Deployment, and Post-Go-Live Support.
• Maintain and optimize Workday Business Process Framework (BPF) for HCM workflows including hire, termination, job changes, and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and governance standards across HCM and Payroll processes.
• Create and maintain functional documentation including FDDs, Solution Design Documents, Security Matrix, and Configuration Workbooks.
• Support data audits, reporting, and issue resolution related to HCM and Payroll modules.
• Work closely with integration teams for inbound/outbound interfaces impacting HCM and Payroll.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 8–12 years of overall Workday experience with a strong focus on Core HCM.

• Workday HCM Certification (Mandatory).

• Hands-on experience in Workday Security Configuration, including:

• Domain security policies

• Business process security policies

• Role-based and user-based security groups

• Strong functional knowledge of Core HCM modules (Worker Lifecycle, Org Structures, Compensation, Job Management).

• Experience working with or supporting Payroll processes and integrations.

• Solid understanding of Workday Business Process Framework (BPF).

• Experience in end-to-end Workday implementations and support engagements.

• Strong knowledge of data governance, security compliance, and audit controls.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Good to Have:

• Experience with Workday Payroll or Payroll integrations.
• Exposure to Workday Reporting (Advanced, Matrix, Composite reports).
• Knowledge of Workday Integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio – basic understanding).
• Experience in Financial Services / Banking domain.
• Understanding of Workday Release Management and enhancements.