Workday Lead Technical Consultant - EIB
India
Job Description
Workday Lead Technical Consultant - EIB
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Workday Consultant with strong hands‑on experience in functional configuration across Advanced Compensation | Core Compensation | Benefits modules. The role will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting integrations between Workday and third‑party systems while ensuring seamless alignment with core HR, benefits administration and Compensation.

Key Responsibilities

Workday Benefits Configuration

  • Configure and support Core HCM, including:
    • Organizations, Job Profiles, Positions
    • Staffing models and worker data
  • Configure Business Process Framework for:
    • Hire, Job Change, Termination
    • Data change and approvals
  • Support HCM‑related security configurations and reporting needs.

Workday Advanced Compensation Configuration

  • Configure Advanced Compensation frameworks, including:
    • Compensation plans, eligibility rules, and award matrices
    • Bonus, incentive, stock, and merit-based compensation programs
  • Support annual and off-cycle compensation processes, including merit cycles and bonus allocations.
  • Configure compensation-related business processes, validations, approvals, and notifications.
  • Partner with stakeholders to ensure compliance with compensation governance and business rules.
  • Support testing activities, including compensation cycles, scenario planning, and regression testing.

Workday Core Compensation Configuration

  • Configure Core Compensation components, including:
    • Salary plans, grades, grade profiles, and compensation packages
    • Allowances, one-time payments, and lump-sum awards
  • Maintain eligibility rules and compensation-related events (hire, promotion, transfer, job change).
  • Configure and maintain compensation business processes and approval workflows.
  • Assist in compensation audits, testing cycles, and post-deployment support.
  • Collaborate with HR and Payroll teams to ensure data accuracy and alignment.

Testing, Deployment & Support

  • Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support QA and UAT activities.
  • Prepare and execute tenant migrations (Sandbox, Preview, Production).
  • Provide production support, incident resolution, and post‑deployment validation.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, integration specifications, and KT documents.
  • Participate in Workday releases, regression testing, and impact analysis.

Skill Requirements

  • 4+ years of Workday experience with a strong focus on integrations and Configurations
  • Solid functional configuration experience in:
    • Benefits
    • Advanced Compensation
    • Core Compensation
  • Strong expertise in:
    • XML, XSLT, JSON
    • SOAP and REST Web Services
    • RaaS and Advanced Reporting
  • Experience with ISU, security domains, and authentication policies
  • Strong understanding of Workday Business Process Framework
  • Experience supporting end‑to‑end implementations or post‑production support

Other Requirements

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
  • Clear communication with technical and business stakeholders

Comfortable working in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments

Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.

23 Benefits At HCLTech, we believe in empowering our employees with comprehensive benefits that support their professional growth and enhance their well-being. When you sign up for a career with us, you gain access to: https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/147eb21f/a701dca9-f32d-4fc9-9447-6.svg Industry-benchmarked compensation https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/147eb21f/b0c54381-ddcc-4a33-9b35-9.svg Best-in-class healthcare benefits https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/147eb21f/b73027be-7aae-4d36-a090-4.svg Personal time off https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/147eb21f/d5b4fdfd-2e99-4e26-9878-9.svg Maternity and paternity benefits https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/147eb21f/3d42b0fc-4652-435a-9ece-c.svg Access to skills / higher education programs/resources https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/147eb21f/aeddeaf2-9e25-4584-ad11-d.svg Discounts on products and services via Benefit Box https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/147eb21f/a9609a3b-2700-4b3c-9d90-a.svg Participate in CSR programs and live life with a purpose https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/147eb21f/c6e33851-710f-4634-bd69-f.svg Opportunities to grow and advance your career Note: The benefits listed above vary depending on the nature of your employment and the country where you work. Some benefits may be available in some countries but not in all.