Workday Functional HRIS Specialist
Appian · Chennai, India · Business Technology
About this role
Appian is hiring a mid-level Workday Functional HRIS Specialist based in Chennai, India. The posting calls out experience with Compliance.
- Level
- mid
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Chennai, India
- Department
- Business Technology
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Job description
from Appian careersHere at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
Key Responsibilities
System Configuration & Maintenance:
- Serve as the primary functional expert for one or more Workday modules (e.g., Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Absence, Payroll, Security, Reporting).
- Configure, test, and deploy Workday business processes, security, and tenant setup based on documented requirements.
- Manage and prioritize incoming system change requests, troubleshooting, and resolving Workday issues (Tier 2/3 support).
Optimization & Process Improvement:
- Partner with HR stakeholders to analyze current HR processes and identify opportunities for optimization and automation within Workday.
- Lead the planning, testing, and deployment of Workday feature releases (e.g., bi-annual updates) and new functionality.
- Translate functional business needs into clear, technical system requirements.
Reporting & Data Integrity:
- Develop, maintain, and run standard and custom reports and dashboards using Workday Report Writer and other reporting tools to support HR, Finance, and leadership teams.
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy within Workday through regular audits, data uploads (EIBs), and quality control checks.