Role Summary
Join a forward-thinking team as a Senior Analyst focused on Workday Absence and Benefits. In this remote role based in Noida, India, you will lead the end-to-end management of Workday configurations, ensuring systems evolve to meet changing business and compliance needs. Your expertise will directly influence the quality and efficiency of global HR operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, setup, and continuous improvement of Workday Absence and Benefits modules for US and international regions
- Act as the go-to expert for configuration changes, enhancements, and ongoing maintenance
- Work closely with People Operations, Total Rewards, and Payroll teams to align technical solutions with business goals
- Drive the full configuration cycle—from gathering requirements to testing, deployment, and documentation
- Resolve system issues and support ticket inquiries, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable fixes
- Evaluate new Workday releases and assess impacts on current setups and integrations
- Advise teams on best practices for data integrity, compliance, and process efficiency
- Enhance employee self-service experiences by streamlining absence and benefits workflows
- Provide input on related areas such as Compensation, Time Tracking, and HCM when cross-functional alignment is needed
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum of 5 years of direct Workday configuration experience, with at least 3 years specializing in Absence and Benefits
- Thorough knowledge of the Workday Absence Framework, eligibility rules, benefit events, enrollment logic, and time-off accruals
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to convert complex requirements into effective system designs
- Excellent communication skills, with experience bridging technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Proven ability to work independently in a global, matrixed organization
- Completion of Workday Absence and Benefits certification
Preferred
- Experience with Workday integrations including EIBs, RaaS, Workday Studio, and REST APIs
- Familiarity with downstream data flows and integration dependencies
- Background in or collaboration with Workday Payroll implementations
- Agile project experience using tools such as Monday.com, FreshService, or ServiceNow
- Demonstrated interest in improving HR processes through automation and user-centered design
Technical Environment
Workday Absence, Workday Benefits, Workday Integrations (EIBs, RaaS), Workday Studio, REST APIs, Monday.com, FreshService, ServiceNow
Work Mode
This is a remote position supporting a global team. Candidates must be located in Noida, India, and available to work shift hours from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM IST.
Company Culture
We are committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has room to grow. Our environment encourages open expression, fosters collaboration, and supports personal and professional development. We believe teams thrive when individuals feel empowered to contribute authentically.
