Remote - Workday HRIS Consultant - Offshore

Other Jobs To Apply

Position : Workday HRIS Consultant

Duration : 6 months

Location : Remote/India

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled
Workday
HRIS Analyst
with hands-on experience in both
PeopleSoft and Workday
systems. This role is responsible for supporting HR technology operations, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing system functionality across the employee lifecycle.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Workday HRIS support, responding to inquiries via the helpdesk ticketing system, email, and phone.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve Tier 1 issues related to Workday modules such as employee and manager self-service, onboarding, personal data updates, job and pay changes, org structure changes. Support the HR team with various business processes related to Recruiting, Core HCM, Compensation and Talent.
  • Escalate complex or unresolved issues to Tier 2 or Tier 3 HRIS analysts or technical teams ensuring thorough documentation of the issue and steps taken.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of support interactions and resolutions.
  • Guide employees and managers through standard Workday transactions and navigation.
  • Participate in testing and validation of new features, enhancements, and configuration changes during Workday updates.
  • Collaborate with the HRIS and HR Operations teams to identify trends in support requests and recommend improvements to training or system configuration.
  • Ensure data accuracy by reviewing employee transactions and performing basic data audits.
  • Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for HR staff and end-users to improve Workday proficiency and self-service adoption.
  • Continuously evaluate HRIS processes and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE

  • 1–2 years of experience in HR, HRIS, customer service, or helpdesk support preferred.
  • Workday HCM experience required.
  • PeopleSoft experience desired.
  • Experience in system implementations, upgrades, or process improvements desired.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Outlook).

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

  • Strong ability to manage processes and meet deadlines.
  • Familiarity with basic HR processes such as onboarding, employee data management, and time/absence tracking.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
  • Ability to diagnose system and data issues and recommend effective solutions.
  • Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple requests and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience using a case management or ticketing system (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira).
  • Understanding of data privacy and confidentiality related to HR information.
  • High level of accuracy in data entry, auditing, and reporting.
  • Vigilant in maintaining data integrity and compliance.
Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...