Senior Manager - Workday Recruiting & HR Technology

Role Overview:

As a Senior Manager - Workday Recruiting & HR Technology, you will serve as the strategic lead for our global HR technology ecosystem, specifically focusing on the end-to-end lifecycle of Workday Recruiting and HCM modules. You will partner closely with global HR leadership, talent acquisition heads, and IT stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into scalable, automated technical solutions. By spearheading system optimizations and driving the roadmap for HR digital transformation, you will directly influence the efficiency of our hiring processes, improve data integrity, and enhance the overall experience for candidates and employees alike. This role is based in Bangalore and requires a leader who can bridge the gap between technical configuration and strategic business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end implementation and continuous enhancement of Workday Recruiting and HCM modules to ensure seamless integration with existing HR workflows.
• Partner with talent acquisition teams to configure and optimize recruiting business processes, ensuring a frictionless experience for both recruiters and candidates.
• Manage the configuration of Workday Onboarding to automate new hire tasks, thereby reducing administrative overhead and improving time-to-productivity for new joiners.
• Oversee the health of the HR technology stack by performing regular audits, managing system updates, and troubleshooting complex functional issues to maintain high system availability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into technical specifications, ensuring that HR data reporting and analytics support informed decision-making.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance to ensure best practices are followed across all Workday configurations and security setups.

Required Skillset:

• Demonstrated expertise in configuring and managing Workday Recruiting, HCM, and Onboarding modules within a complex, global organizational environment.
• Proven ability to lead full-cycle Workday implementations, including requirement gathering, solution design, testing, and post-deployment support.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex HR data and translate it into actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical partners and influence decision-making at all levels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment in Bangalore, balancing multiple high-priority projects with shifting business demands.
• A solid educational foundation, typically a Bachelor's or master's degree in human resources, Information Technology, or a related field, complemented by relevant Workday certifications.
• 6 - 12 years of professional experience in HR technology, with a specific focus on Workday ecosystems and large-scale system deployments.