Program Leader – HR

R1 RCM

Sr. Manager, Workday Operations partnering with HR COEs in India to shape Workday solutions.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeGurugram • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering Workday solutions across multiple modules, with a strong understanding of Workday methodology and data governance. Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable system designs while collaborating with global stakeholders.

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Workday Solution DesignWorkday MethodologyHR Systems ExperienceStakeholder EngagementConsulting Background

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Hard Skills

Workday HCMWorkday TalentWorkday RecruitingWorkday CompensationWorkday ReportingWorkday Time TrackingWorkday AbsenceWorkday PayrollSystem DesignData Governance

Soft Skills

CommunicationInfluencingProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday Pro Certification

Industry Keywords

HRITBusiness Process FrameworksGlobal StakeholdersMatrixed EnvironmentUAT Scenarios

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a consultative layer across Workday capabilities, including HCM, Talent, Recruiting, Compensation, Reporting, Time Tracking, Absence, and Payroll.
Partner with COEs and HRIT to translate business strategy into scalable, system-enabled solutions.
Act as the primary consultative advisor to stakeholders on Workday functionality, capabilities, and design considerations.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance system utilization, and scale solutions globally.
Consult with COEs to design thoughtful end-to-end Workday solutions aligned to business objectives and enterprise standards.
Ensure solutions leverage standard Workday functionality first.
Align with global data, process, and governance frameworks.
Evaluate and recommend design approaches that optimize scalability, efficiency, and user experience.
Identify opportunities to reuse, standardize, or extend existing solutions across regions.
Partner with COEs to refine and shape incoming requests.
Serve as the first point of engagement for complex or ambiguous requests requiring consultative support.
Establish and lead design review checkpoints prior to configuration and build.
Define testing strategies, including UAT scenarios, regression testing requirements, and monitor releases for key items.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Information Systems, or related field—or equivalent experience
7+ years of HR systems or HRIT experience, with at least 5 years of strong exposure to Workday
Proven experience designing and delivering Workday solutions across multiple modules
Strong understanding of Workday methodology, business process frameworks, and data governance
Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into scalable system designs
Experience partnering with global stakeholders in a matrixed environment
Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills
Preferred: Workday Pro certifications (HCM Core, Compensation, Reporting, etc.)
Background in consulting or solution architecture roles

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package
Opportunities to learn and grow
Culture of excellence that drives customer success and improves patient care
Opportunities to contribute, innovate, and create meaningful work