The Workday Benefits & Absence Architect plays a critical role in designing configuring and maintaining scalable compliant and efficient Workday ecosystems for benefits and absence management. This position ensures seamless integration across HCM Payroll and external vendor systems while supporting organizational growth and compliance with federal state and regulatory standards. The architect leads complex configuration efforts drives system enhancements and partners with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions that support a dynamic workforce. With a focus on innovation process optimization and user adoption this role is essential to maintaining a high-performing future-ready benefits and absence platform.
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end architecture and configuration of Workday Benefits and Absence modules ensuring scalability and alignment with business growth.
Design and maintain sophisticated eligibility rules for benefit groups benefit plans leave plans and time-off plans across the organization and acquired entities.
Develop and configure absence plans in compliance with federal state and local regulations including FMLA and other state-specific leave programs.
Configure a wide range of benefit plans including medical dental vision HSA FSA life and disability insurance and 401(k) plans.
Support compliance reporting for ACA COBRA FMLA and other regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with developers and benefit vendors to implement maintain and troubleshoot integrations impacting benefits and absence systems.
Partner with payroll teams to validate downstream impacts and ensure accurate payroll processing.
Lead regression testing for Benefits and Absence modules following Workday system updates and releases.
Build and maintain custom reportsincluding standard advanced composite and matrix reportsfor analytics and operational insights.
Support tenant maintenance system enhancements and troubleshooting within the Benefits and Absence functional areas including cross-functional support as needed.
Assist the HCM Manager in developing change management strategies and user guides to drive adoption and system proficiency.
Test and evaluate emerging AI-driven features such as Workdays Employee Self Service agent and contribute to innovation initiatives.
Requirements
4-8 years of hands-on Workday Benefits & Absence configuration and implementation experience.
Deep understanding of the interdependencies between Benefits Absence HCM and Payroll modules.
Proven experience with compliance frameworks including FMLA and state-specific leave programs.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process efficiency and system reliability.
Experience in integration design and support with third-party vendors and internal development teams.
Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements such as ACA COBRA and IRS guidelines.
Ability to lead testing documentation and change management activities across complex projects.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders across HR IT Payroll and Finance.
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Job Title: Workday Benefits & Absence Architect Location: Pune Experience: 4 Years Summary The Workday Benefits & Absence Architect plays a critical role in designing configuring and maintaining scalable compliant and efficient Workday ecosystems for benefits and absence management. This position ensures seamless integration across HCM Payroll and external vendor systems while supporting organizational growth and compliance with federal state and regulatory standards. The architect leads complex configuration efforts drives system enhancements and partners with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions that support a dynamic workforce. With a focus on innovation process optimization and user adoption this role is essential to maintaining a high-performing future-ready benefits and absence platform. Responsibilities Own the end-to-end architecture and configuration of Workday Benefits and Absence modules ensuring scalability and alignment with business growth. Design and maintain sophisticated eligibility rules for benefit groups benefit plans leave plans and time-off plans across the organization and acquired entities. Develop and configure absence plans in compliance with federal state and local regulations including FMLA and other state-specific leave programs. Configure a wide range of benefit plans including medical dental vision HSA FSA life and disability insurance and 401(k) plans. Support compliance reporting for ACA COBRA FMLA and other regulatory requirements. Collaborate with developers and benefit vendors to implement maintain and troubleshoot integrations impacting benefits and absence systems. Partner with payroll teams to validate downstream impacts and ensure accurate payroll processing. Lead regression testing for Benefits and Absence modules following Workday system updates and releases. Build and maintain custom reportsincluding standard advanced composite and matrix reportsfor analytics and operational insights. Support tenant maintenance system enhancements and troubleshooting within the Benefits and Absence functional areas including cross-functional support as needed. Assist the HCM Manager in developing change management strategies and user guides to drive adoption and system proficiency. Test and evaluate emerging AI-driven features such as Workdays Employee Self Service agent and contribute to innovation initiatives. Requirements 4-8 years of hands-on Workday Benefits & Absence configuration and implementation experience. Deep understanding of the interdependencies between Benefits Absence HCM and Payroll modules. Proven experience with compliance frameworks including FMLA and state-specific leave programs. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process efficiency and system reliability. Experience in integration design and support with third-party vendors and internal development teams. Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements such as ACA COBRA and IRS guidelines. Ability to lead testing documentation and change management activities across complex projects. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders across HR IT Payroll and Finance.
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Technical Graduate
Job Title: Workday Benefits & Absence ArchitectLocation: PuneExperience: 4 YearsSummaryThe Workday Benefits & Absence Architect plays a critical role in designing configuring and maintaining scalable compliant and efficient Workday ecosystems for benefits and absence management. This position ensure...
Job Title: Workday Benefits & Absence Architect
Location: Pune
Experience: 4 Years
Summary
The Workday Benefits & Absence Architect plays a critical role in designing configuring and maintaining scalable compliant and efficient Workday ecosystems for benefits and absence management. This position ensures seamless integration across HCM Payroll and external vendor systems while supporting organizational growth and compliance with federal state and regulatory standards. The architect leads complex configuration efforts drives system enhancements and partners with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions that support a dynamic workforce. With a focus on innovation process optimization and user adoption this role is essential to maintaining a high-performing future-ready benefits and absence platform.
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end architecture and configuration of Workday Benefits and Absence modules ensuring scalability and alignment with business growth.
Design and maintain sophisticated eligibility rules for benefit groups benefit plans leave plans and time-off plans across the organization and acquired entities.
Develop and configure absence plans in compliance with federal state and local regulations including FMLA and other state-specific leave programs.
Configure a wide range of benefit plans including medical dental vision HSA FSA life and disability insurance and 401(k) plans.
Support compliance reporting for ACA COBRA FMLA and other regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with developers and benefit vendors to implement maintain and troubleshoot integrations impacting benefits and absence systems.
Partner with payroll teams to validate downstream impacts and ensure accurate payroll processing.
Lead regression testing for Benefits and Absence modules following Workday system updates and releases.
Build and maintain custom reportsincluding standard advanced composite and matrix reportsfor analytics and operational insights.
Support tenant maintenance system enhancements and troubleshooting within the Benefits and Absence functional areas including cross-functional support as needed.
Assist the HCM Manager in developing change management strategies and user guides to drive adoption and system proficiency.
Test and evaluate emerging AI-driven features such as Workdays Employee Self Service agent and contribute to innovation initiatives.
Requirements
4-8 years of hands-on Workday Benefits & Absence configuration and implementation experience.
Deep understanding of the interdependencies between Benefits Absence HCM and Payroll modules.
Proven experience with compliance frameworks including FMLA and state-specific leave programs.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process efficiency and system reliability.
Experience in integration design and support with third-party vendors and internal development teams.
Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements such as ACA COBRA and IRS guidelines.
Ability to lead testing documentation and change management activities across complex projects.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders across HR IT Payroll and Finance.
Benefits
Required Skills:
Job Title: Workday Benefits & Absence Architect Location: Pune Experience: 4 Years Summary The Workday Benefits & Absence Architect plays a critical role in designing configuring and maintaining scalable compliant and efficient Workday ecosystems for benefits and absence management. This position ensures seamless integration across HCM Payroll and external vendor systems while supporting organizational growth and compliance with federal state and regulatory standards. The architect leads complex configuration efforts drives system enhancements and partners with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions that support a dynamic workforce. With a focus on innovation process optimization and user adoption this role is essential to maintaining a high-performing future-ready benefits and absence platform. Responsibilities Own the end-to-end architecture and configuration of Workday Benefits and Absence modules ensuring scalability and alignment with business growth. Design and maintain sophisticated eligibility rules for benefit groups benefit plans leave plans and time-off plans across the organization and acquired entities. Develop and configure absence plans in compliance with federal state and local regulations including FMLA and other state-specific leave programs. Configure a wide range of benefit plans including medical dental vision HSA FSA life and disability insurance and 401(k) plans. Support compliance reporting for ACA COBRA FMLA and other regulatory requirements. Collaborate with developers and benefit vendors to implement maintain and troubleshoot integrations impacting benefits and absence systems. Partner with payroll teams to validate downstream impacts and ensure accurate payroll processing. Lead regression testing for Benefits and Absence modules following Workday system updates and releases. Build and maintain custom reportsincluding standard advanced composite and matrix reportsfor analytics and operational insights. Support tenant maintenance system enhancements and troubleshooting within the Benefits and Absence functional areas including cross-functional support as needed. Assist the HCM Manager in developing change management strategies and user guides to drive adoption and system proficiency. Test and evaluate emerging AI-driven features such as Workdays Employee Self Service agent and contribute to innovation initiatives. Requirements 4-8 years of hands-on Workday Benefits & Absence configuration and implementation experience. Deep understanding of the interdependencies between Benefits Absence HCM and Payroll modules. Proven experience with compliance frameworks including FMLA and state-specific leave programs. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process efficiency and system reliability. Experience in integration design and support with third-party vendors and internal development teams. Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements such as ACA COBRA and IRS guidelines. Ability to lead testing documentation and change management activities across complex projects. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders across HR IT Payroll and Finance.
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