Workday Solution Architect/Package Consultant

Job Description : Workday Solution Architect / Workday HCM, Compensation & Integrations ConsultantJob Title : Workday Solution Architect / Package Consultant Workday HCM, Compensation, Recruiting & IntegrationsExperience : 5 to 7 YearsLocations : Bangalore, Hyderabad, KolkataEmployment Type : Full-TimeShift : 2nd Shift (As per Project Requirement)Job Summary : We are seeking an experienced Workday Solution Architect / Package Consultant with 57 years of hands-on experience in Workday HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Onboarding, Time & Absence, Payroll Integrations, and Workday Integrations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, configuring, implementing, testing, and supporting Workday solutions while collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver scalable and efficient HR technology solutions. The candidate should possess strong expertise in Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Payroll Integrations, Recruiting, Compensation, Reporting, and Data Migration activities. Experience in end-to-end Workday implementations and Workday certifications are highly preferred.Key Responsibilities : 1. Solution Design & Architecture : - Design and architect Workday solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.- Conduct fit-gap analysis and recommend best-practice Workday solutions.- Lead requirement gathering workshops and solution design discussions.- Translate business requirements into functional and technical configurations.- Support Workday implementation, enhancement, rollout, and transformation projects.2. Workday HCM & Compensation : - Configure and maintain Workday Core HCM and Compensation modules.- Design and implement compensation plans, salary structures, bonus plans, and merit cycles.- Configure business processes, organizations, supervisory structures, and security roles.- Support organizational changes and workforce management processes.3. Workday Recruiting & Onboarding : - Configure and support Workday Recruiting and Onboarding modules.- Design recruiting workflows, candidate lifecycle processes, interview management, and onboarding processes.- Resolve functional and configuration issues across Recruiting, Onboarding, and related modules.- Collaborate with HR stakeholders to optimize talent acquisition processes.4. Workday Time & Absence : - Configure Time Tracking and Absence Management solutions.- Support Time & Absence migration activities from legacy systems.- Analyze existing processes and recommend improvements.- Assist in data validation and reconciliation activities.5. Workday Integrations Development : - Design, develop, test, and deploy Workday integrations.- Develop inbound and outbound integrations using : 1. Workday Studio2. Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB)3. Core Connectors4. Packaged Connectors5. Workday Web Services6. Report-as-a-Service (RaaS)6. Workday Studio Expertise : - Develop advanced Studio integrations using : 1. POST Operations2. Listener Services3. Error Handling Frameworks4. Message Queues5. Custom Beans6. XML Processing7. Web Service Integrations8. Template-Based Integrations- Experience with : 1. Cloud Connect for Workers (CCW)2. Document Transformation (DT)3. Workday Enterprise Interface Connector (WECI)4. Position Connector5. End-to-End Connectors7. Payroll Integrations : - Develop and support : 1. Custom PECI Integrations2. PICOF Integrations3. Global Payroll Connectors (GPC)4. Payroll Interface Integrations5. Third-Party Payroll System Integrations8. Reporting & Calculated Fields : - Build complex calculated fields using multiple business objects.- Develop advanced custom reports and dashboards.- Create Matrix Reports, Advanced Reports, and Composite Reports.- Develop Workday Report Writer solutions.- Create and maintain inbound and outbound EIBs.9. Data Migration Responsibilities : - Support data migration activities from legacy systems to Workday.- Perform data mapping, cleansing, transformation, and validation.- Execute migration testing and reconciliation.- Ensure data accuracy and completeness during deployment.Technical Skills Required : 1. Workday Modules : - Workday Core HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Onboarding, Time Tracking, Absence Management, and Payroll (Preferred).2. Workday Integration Technologies : - Workday Studio, EIB (Inbound & Outbound), Core Connector, Packaged Connector, Workday Web Services, Report Writer, RaaS, and Workday APIs.3. Transformation Technologies : - XML, XSLT 2.0, XSLT 3.0, JSON, SOAP, and REST APIs.Required Qualifications : - 5 to 7 years of overall Workday experience.- Strong hands-on experience in Workday HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, and Integrations.- Minimum 2 end-to-end Workday implementation projects.- Experience in Workday Studio integration development.- Strong understanding of Time & Absence processes.- Experience supporting data migration projects.- Experience with Workday reporting and calculated fields.- Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.Preferred Qualifications : - Workday Certification in Workday HCM, Compensation, Integrations, and Recruiting.- Experience with Workday Payroll.- Prior experience with SAP HCM, Oracle HCM, or SuccessFactors.- Experience working on global implementation projects.- Knowledge of Agile and Workday deployment methodologies.Soft Skills : - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.- Strong stakeholder and client management skills.- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.- High ownership and accountability.- Strong documentation and solution design capabilities.Educational Qualifications : - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.- Relevant Workday Certifications preferred.Work Locations : - Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata.Candidates with strong expertise in Workday HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Time & Absence, Payroll Integrations, Workday Studio, and Solution Architecture are encouraged to apply. 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