Job Description
What we’re looking for?
Argus Media is seeking a strategic and hands-on Workday HRIS leader with deep expertise in Workday architecture, security, integrations, reporting and HR technology transformation. The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading global HRIS initiatives, driving process automation and partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver scalable and business-focused solutions.
The candidate should be passionate about continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, team leadership and leveraging emerging technologies such as AI and Power Platform to enhance the employee experience and operational efficiency.
What will you be doing?
Strategy, Architecture & Governance
Own the Workday solution architecture across HCM, Absence, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, US Payroll, Talent, Performance and Learning.
Define and drive the three-year global Workday roadmap aligned with the Hire-to-Retire strategy.
Chair the Design Authority and CAB while enforcing configuration, change and release standards.
Own the Workday security model, including the role framework, Segregation of Duties and SOX and ITGC readiness.
Delivery & Operations
Lead HRIS delivery for key annual cycles, including Performance Evaluation, Compensation Review covering bonus and ACA reporting.
Provide ongoing HRIS support to the team, particularly for Benefits administration, enrolment cycles, regulatory requirements and issue resolution.
Oversee the HRIS support function, including query resolution, SLAs and timely outcomes.
Own data integrity in Workday by ensuring the quality, accuracy, reporting, timeliness and usability of data across core systems and interfaces.
Integrations, Reporting & Analytics
Define the integration strategy across the HR technology ecosystem and manage strategic vendors, including Workday, AMS and LMS providers, along with contract renewals and performance feedback.
Establish reporting, analytics and data governance frameworks across Workday and Power BI.
Design and develop secure and visually clear Workday reports that are easy for end users to interpret.
Release Management & Continuous Improvement
Own the biannual Workday release cycle.
Review release documentation against enabled modules and identify features that add value.
Prepare impact and adoption papers for stakeholders.
Lead regression testing across supported functional areas.
Update process guides, training materials and user documentation.
Drive automation and simplification through Power Automate and AI agents using Copilot Studio.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Lead, coach and develop the HRIS team while building capability and succession.
Act as a trusted advisor to HR, Finance, Compliance, IT and Senior Management on how to leverage HRIS for greater efficiency and a seamless user experience.
Design and deliver Workday training, including creating training materials where required.
Skills And Experience
A minimum of seven years of hands-on Workday experience within eight to fourteen years of total HR or HRIS experience is required.
Deep configuration experience across HCM, Performance & Development, Absence, US Payroll, US Benefits, Advanced Compensation, Security Groups, Business Processes, Report Writer and EIBs is required.
Strong knowledge of Workday integrations is required.
Proven experience managing a team and leading end-to-end projects, including planning, stakeholder alignment, execution and accountability, is required.
The candidate should have a track record of driving continuous improvement of HR processes for a global organisation.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse and cleanse large data sets into workable business solutions are required.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences are required.
Experience in UAT and regression testing is required.
The candidate should be comfortable working under pressure across multiple deliverables and timelines.
The candidate should be educated to degree level or hold an equivalent qualification and should be self-motivated, detail-oriented and results-driven.
Workday Pro certifications in HCM, Security, Integrations and Reporting are preferred.
Experience in listed, regulated, global media, financial services or professional services organisations is preferred.
Familiarity with AI in HR, including Copilot Studio, agent design and LLM-enabled workflows, is preferred.
Prior consulting experience with Deloitte, Kainos, Alight, IBM, Accenture, PwC, Mercer or In visors is an advantage.
Experience running SOX or ITGC audits within Workday is preferred.
What’s In It For You
The role offers a global mandate covering the US, UK, Europe and APAC from the first day.
The candidate will own architecture, governance and the roadmap rather than only configuration.
The role provides the opportunity to grow and coach a Workday Analyst function and shape team careers.
The successful candidate will own the AI-in-HR agenda, including Copilot Studio agents.
The role offers a transformation runway to redesign the security model and rationalise integrations.
The organisation provides a modern hybrid working setup, access to senior stakeholders and genuine investment in HR technology.
Competitive salary is offered.
The hybrid working policy includes three days in the Mumbai office and two days working from home after full induction.
Group healthcare scheme is provided.
Employees receive 18 days of annual leave and eight days of casual leave.
Extensive internal and external training is provided.
Hours
This is a full-time position operating under a hybrid model, with three days in the office and two days working remotely.
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