Senior Principal Consultant - Workday HCM Architect

Sr. Specialist - Business Data Services

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Job Description

Inviting applications for the role of Senior Principal Consultant - Workday HCM Architect In this role the Workday HCM Architect leads AMS techno-functional support and optimization for Workday HCM modules ensuring stability data integrity and process efficiency. This role drives configuration governance enhancement design and cross-functional coordination across HCM product families. Responsibilities: - Serve as techno-functional Implementation / AMS lead for HCM modules: Core HCM Compensation Advanced Compensation Benefits Absence Time Tracking and Country Extensions. - Lead configuration reviews and validations to ensure alignment with global and local HR policies. - Analyze change requests and assess business impact; - provide configuration and testing guidance. - Drive system stabilization by resolving recurring issues in business processes or integrations. - Collaborate with HR and IT stakeholders to prioritize AMS enhancements and manage release readiness. - Support new country enablement and statutory configuration updates. - Validate new features in Workday releases and recommend adoption based on value and readiness. - Partner with Technical Architect on integration dependencies for recruiting payroll and downstream systems. - Maintain HCM configuration inventory and process documentation. - Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) for AMS releases. - Review KP Is on incident volume SLA adherence and backlog closure. - Conduct periodic functional health assessments of critical business processes.

Qualifications

Bachelors - Business Analytics, Bachelors - Computer Science, Bachelors - Statistics, Masters - Data Science

Certifications

Certified Compliance Officer (CCO) - VskillsVskills, Certified Data Management Professional - RiversandRiversand, Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) - The International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals (IARCP)The International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals (IARCP), Informatica Certified Administrator - InformaticaInformatica, Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate - MicrosoftMicrosoft

Required Skills

Agile Methodology, Change Management, Client Relations, Collaboration Tools, Data Governance, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Design Thinking, Executive Presence, Inclusion, Master Data Management (MDM), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (PBI), Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, Modernizing Operations, Oracle DRM, People Leadership, Personal Effectiveness, Project Management, Risk Management, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Storytelling, Veeva

Language

English

Language Proficiency -

Proficient - C2

Additional Job Location -

Job Type

Regular

Master Skill List -

Business Data Services

Remote Type -

Hybrid

Work Shift -

Variable (India)

Why join Genpact?
•    Lead AI-powered transformation – Drive innovation and solve real-world business challenges that matter
•    Make an impact – Help global enterprises solve business challenges that matter 
•    Accelerate your career – Gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and world-class learning opportunities to stay ahead
•    Work with the best – Join 140,000+ bold thinkers and problem-solvers who push boundaries every day 
•    Thrive in a values-driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress 
 
Come join the 140,000+ coders, tech shapers, and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up.  
Let’s build tomorrow together. 
 
Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.  
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