Workday HR Functional Lead Role

About Accenture

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We are seeking subject matter experts for individual Workday modules — each role will own one dedicated module:

• Absence, Time & Labour
• Learning
• Expenses
• Workforce Planning
• Integration Middleware
• Historical Data Migration

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end to end configuration, implementation, and optimisation of your assigned Workday module
• Partner with HR process owners to translate business needs into system design
• Define module specific configuration, workflows, security roles, and business rules
• Lead Fit Gap analysis to ensure optimal use of Workday capabilities for your area
• Coordinate with testing teams to develop module specific test scripts and validate results
• Drive user adoption by developing and delivering targeted training sessions and documentation
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and document issues related to your module post go live
• Provide expert input on module integration points with other Workday modules and third party systems
• Stay updated on Workday feature releases relevant to your module and plan enhancement rollouts

Skills & Experience

• 5 – 10 years of hands on implementation and support experience in the specific Workday module you are applying for
• Strong understanding of HR processes directly relevant to your functional area (e.g., absence policy design, compliance training, expense policy)
• Experience with EIB, Workday Studio, or relevant Workday integration tools (for Integration Leads)
• Demonstrated ability to lead module delivery from requirements to go live
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to work across HR, IT, and business functions
• Experience in large scale HR transformation or system migration projects preferred