Senior Manager, HR Digitization, Workday HCM

Be the First to Apply Job Description Sr. Manager (HR-Digitization/ Workday HCM)Piramal Pharma LimitedJob Title: Sr. Manager/ Deputy Chief Manager Human Resources Location: Kurla, Mumbai, IndiaReports To: Chief Manager HR Analytics and Digitization Department: Human ResourcesJob Description: Sr. Manager/ Deputy Chief Manager Human ResourcesJob OverviewThe role will play a strategic and operational role in driving HR excellence through effective HR partnering and deep expertise in Workday HCM. The role requires strong functional understanding of HR processes and hands-on experience in Workday configurations, enhancements, and system optimization.The incumbent will collaborate closely with business leaders and HR teams to translate business requirements into scalable HR solutions within Workday. This role demands a balance of HR domain knowledge, system capability, stakeholder management, and execution excellence.Key StakeholdersInternal StakeholdersBusiness Unit Heads and Functional LeadersHR Business PartnersTalent Acquisition TeamLearning & Development TeamCompensation & Benefits TeamHR Operations & Shared ServicesFinance TeamIT Team (HRIS / Enterprise Applications)Senior Leadership TeamExternal StakeholdersWorkday Support / Implementation PartnersHR Technology ConsultantsAuditors (as applicable)Compliance AdvisorsEssential QualificationsMBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent postgraduate qualificationMinimum 7+ years of overall HR experienceMinimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in Workday HCMStrong understanding of core HR functional processesProficiency in Workday modules such as:Core HCMBusiness Process FrameworkTime and Absence ManagementCompensationRecruitment and OnboardingTalent OptimizationPeakonExpenseIntegrationsReporting & DashboardsSecurity Roles & ConfigurationsAnd all other major Workday HCM modules.Relevant ExperiencePrior experience in an HR Business Partner (HRBP) or HR Partnering roleExperience in gathering functional requirements and translating them into Workday configurationsHands-on exposure to:Workday enhancements and system optimizationBusiness process re-engineeringCreating and modifying business process frameworksConfiguring security roles and domainsBuilding calculated fields and custom reportsExperience in managing system upgrades and testing cyclesExposure to HR analytics and data-driven decision-makingExperience working in cross-functional and matrixed environmentsKey Responsibilities1. HR Business PartneringPartner with business leaders to understand workforce needs and HR challengesProvide strategic HR inputs aligned with business goalsDrive employee engagement and HR interventions2. Workday HCM ManagementLead functional requirement gathering from stakeholdersTranslate business needs into Workday system configurationsManage enhancements, change requests, and system improvementsConfigure and optimize Workday modules including Core HCM, Compensation, Talent Optimization, Recruitment and Onboarding, Expense, Integration, Absence, Reporting and all other major modulesEnsure accuracy of system data and integrity of HR processes3. System Enhancements & ConfigurationWork closely with IT and external consultants to implement Workday enhancementsPerform system testing and coordinate release managementDevelop and maintain documentation for configurations and process flowsMonitor Workday releases and recommend adoption of new features4. HR Operations & ComplianceEnsure HR processes are compliant with company policies and statutory requirementsSupport payroll and finance teams with accurate HR dataOversee audit readiness related to HR systems and processes5. Reporting & AnalyticsDevelop dashboards and reports for management reviewUtilize Workday reporting tools and calculated fields for advanced reportingProvide workforce analytics to support business decision-making6. Process Improvement & GovernanceIdentify automation opportunities within HR processesDrive process standardization and optimizationMaintain governance framework for Workday security and accessData Management, HR Analytics, HR Business Partnering, Human Resources (HR), Workday HCM, Workday Integration, Workday Projects .