Senior HR Systems Specialist - Workday

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Gurugram, Haryana, IND
In-Office
Mid level
Fintech
The Role
Manage and configure the Workday HRIS across HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, and Absence Management. Gather requirements, design solutions, create specifications, test and implement upgrades, troubleshoot complex issues, support integrations, and drive process improvements. Partner with business and technology stakeholders, provide training and consultation, support mergers and acquisitions, maintain documentation, improve data integrity, and develop effective standard operating procedures.
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About Our Company

Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 20 years. We are part of Ameriprise Financial Inc., a US financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence and diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. The firm’s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection.

Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions, and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So, if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Job Description

This position is responsible for the HRIS system (WorkDay) in identifying business requirements for projects, upgrades and process improvements, which include Configuring new requirements, creating project and process specifications, staging of test environments and data and ensuring smooth implementations. Facilitates requirement gathering and alignment with business and technology partners, while playing critical roles in projects. Solves complex system and system-related problems. Plays a critical role in cross-functional projects and any merger and acquisition activities. Role will require to understand various Workday related requirements and configure the system effectively.

Key Responsibilities

  • In depth understanding of the HRIS application (functional aspects), including all integration points with vendors or other internal company systems.  
  • Includes broad understanding of other business areas’ processes and systems that impact HRIS.
  • Serves as a consultant for functional users, technical staff, and business partners across the company.
  • Builds strong relationships with Tech and Business Partners across the organization.
  • Responsible for reviewing potential new functionality within the system & how it would be implemented within existing HRIS suite.
  • Responsible to configure Workday modules but not limited to following areas such as Time Tracking, Absence Management, Workday HCM, Workday Benefits, Workday Payroll

Required Qualifications

  • Good Knowledge of HCM tasks.
  • Must have 2-4 years of relevant Workday HCM experience.
  • Basic knowledge of Payroll Functional.
  • Provide training and support to multiple stakeholders.
  • Create design document based on new functionality.
  • Partner with Stakeholder to understand the requirement and provide strong
  • Consultation on Approach and Testing strategies. 
  • Responsible to resolves the issues reported by various groups.
  • Responsible to provide configuration support for Time Tracking and Absence. 
  • Should have basic knowledge of reporting.
  • Complete required on Job Training and shared the knowledge among the team
  • Help business Team to create effective SOPS.
  • Solves complex system and system-related problems, including issues that require expert knowledge of the system and processes.  
  • Analyze, design, test, upgrade/ implement system fixes while ensuring all documentation is completed  
  •  Initiates process improvements including integration points between systems, internal and external.  

 
Preferred Qualifications

  • The candidate must possess excellent communication skills (spoken & written).
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Excel, Access, Power Point and Word.
  • Strong audit skills that include ability to review data sets for differences; ability to identify and troubleshoot data integrity issues.
  • Effective communication skills including capability of asking probing questions to ensure thorough understanding of business requests for data/reports.
  • Demonstrated capability to handle access to highly sensitive information in a professional and secured manner.

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least three (3) days per week, with flexibility to work from home two (2) days per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Timings

(2:00p-10:30p)

India Business Unit

AWMPO AWMP&S President's Office

Job Family Group

Human Capital

Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.

Skills Required

  • Basic knowledge of HCM tasks
  • Basic knowledge of payroll functionality
  • Ability to provide training and support to multiple stakeholders
  • Ability to create design documents for new functionality
  • Ability to gather stakeholder requirements and provide consultation on approaches and testing strategies
  • Ability to resolve system issues reported by various groups
  • Workday configuration support experience for Time Tracking and Absence Management
  • Basic knowledge of reporting
  • Ability to complete on-the-job training and share knowledge with the team
  • Ability to help business teams create effective standard operating procedures
  • Ability to analyze, design, test, upgrade, and implement system fixes with complete documentation
  • Ability to initiate process improvements involving internal and external system integrations
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Two to five years of relevant Workday HCM experience
  • Strong audit skills, including reviewing datasets and identifying data integrity issues
  • Ability to ask probing questions to understand business requests for data and reports
  • Ability to handle highly sensitive information professionally and securely

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and has not been reviewed or approved by Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC.

  • Retirement Support Feedback suggests a 401(k) with company contributions and financial well‑being programs strengthens long‑term savings. Employee stock purchase access and planning subsidies further support retirement readiness.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Feedback suggests annual and long‑term performance incentives, alongside variable or commission components in advisor roles, can create meaningful upside for certain positions. Licensing support and bonus opportunities reinforce a performance‑linked pay mix.
  • Flexible Benefits Feedback suggests flexible work options, the ability to purchase extra vacation, and paid volunteer time provide adaptable benefits for different life needs. On‑site clinic and fitness resources at headquarters and wellbeing programs add convenient lifestyle support.

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The Company
HQ: Minneapolis, MN
16,649 Employees
Year Founded: 1894

What We Do

Ameriprise Financial has helped millions of clients feel confident about their financial futures for more than 125 years. Our network of approximately 10,000 financial advisors* delivers personalized financial advice to help clients reach their goals. We believe that with the right advisor, the right advice, and the right firm, life can be brilliant. Ameriprise has corporate locations throughout the U.S. and across the globe, and advisor offices in all 50 states. Learn how you can build your career at Ameriprise Financial. *Ameriprise Financial Q2 2020 Statistical Supplement All content on this page is provided for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for investment decisions. Ameriprise Financial cannot guarantee future financial results. Investment products are not federally or FDIC insured, are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by, any financial institution, and involve investment risks including possible loss of the entire amount invested. By clicking on a hyperlink, you may be directed to a non-Ameriprise website. Be aware that the linked site will be subject to rules, regulation, and privacy and security provisions that are separate, and may differ, from Ameriprise Financial. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC., a registered investment adviser.

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