Job Description :
Job Title-
Workday Design Lead
Level-
5B
About the Function:
Digital & Technology (D&T) is transforming how Diageo works, from how we source ingredients to how we connect with customers and consumers around the world.
This is where data, technology and creativity come together to solve real business challenges and unlock new opportunities. Whether it’s building platforms, using data to drive decisions or shaping digital experiences, the work here has tangible impact across every part of our business.
You’ll be part of a team that’s constantly learning, experimenting and pushing boundaries, with the freedom to explore new ideas and the support to turn them into reality.
About the role:
As a Workday Design Lead, your core purpose will be to act as the Workday expert providing best in class Workday solutions to the business requirements that come in. To do this, you’ll be working with Process Excellence Leads/multi-functional Teams/technical development/test colleagues to drive quality business solutions addressing the requirements of the business across a sophisticated process and IT landscape.
You will lead, participate and give Workday solutions to relevant business/scrum/project meetings.
You will partner with other Workday Technical experts to help deliver the Workday solutions required as part of internal portfolio projects particularly through the development/testing lifecycle including implementation.
You will need to understand and work on Workday enhancement requests, recognize dependencies, perform impact assessment and deliver as per the timelines.
You will work iteratively with the Process Excellence Leads/Business Stakeholders and the development team to clarify ambiguity, resolve issues and assist with additional functionality across the End to End Process development lifecycle.
As a Workday Design Lead you will be encouraged to use judgement and a high degree of creativity when faced with sophisticated and varied issues in circumstances where guidance and precedent may not be available.
Experience / skills required:
- Experience of working in a large digital organization, or shown understanding of large digital organizations operate in the context of this role.
- 6 to 8 years of hands-on configuration experience in Workday HCM
- 2 to 3 years of hands-on configuration experience in any of the other modules (Workday Recruitment/ Absence/ Talent and Performance)
- Knowledge of HR functions and business processes (Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Compensation, Time & Leave, Benefits, Learning & HR Service Center).
- Ability to understand data loading, custom fields, objects, security configuration, workflow process and overall system configuration.
- Responsive, fast-paced decision making skills with the ability to drive business results.
- Ability to identify, analyse, and resolve problems logically and systematically.
- Strong communications skills both written and verbal
- High attention to detail
- Good organizational understanding
Diversity statement:
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And crafting an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We accept diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be encouraged and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches, and more.
Our ambition is to build the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you bring together this information when you submit your application.
Worker Type :
RegularPrimary Location:
Bangalore Karle Town SEZAdditional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-08-12Skills Required
- Experience working in a large digital organization or understanding of large digital organization operations
- 6 to 8 years hands-on configuration experience in Workday HCM
- 2 to 3 years hands-on configuration experience in other Workday modules (Recruitment, Absence, Talent, Performance)
- Knowledge of HR functions and business processes (Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Compensation, Time & Leave, Benefits, Learning, HR Service Center)
- Ability to understand data loading, custom fields, objects, security configuration, workflow processes and overall system configuration
- Responsive, fast-paced decision making skills with ability to drive business results
- Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems logically and systematically
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Good organizational understanding
Diageo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Diageo and has not been reviewed or approved by Diageo.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and often described as top-tier, particularly in manufacturing and salaried roles, with many indicating they feel fairly compensated. Compensation is frequently cited as a strong reason to join and stay despite pressures in some parts of the business.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is widely recognized as a flagship offering, equalized across parents and inclusive of adoption and surrogacy, with benefits and bonuses maintained during leave. This family-friendly approach is highlighted as industry-leading and a standout element of the package.
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Retirement Support — Pension schemes are described as generous, with notable employer contributions enhancing long‑term financial security. In key markets such as the UK and U.S., offerings like pensions and 401(k) plans are presented as core components of total rewards.
Diageo Insights
What We Do
Diageo's official LinkedIn account. We're a global leader in premium drinks, across spirits and beer, a business built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of the industry. With over 200 brands sold in 180 countries, our portfolio has remarkable breadth. From centuries-old names to exciting new entrants, and global giants to local legends, we're building the very best brands out there, and with over 30,000 talented people based in over 135 countries, we're a truly global company. With such diversity, we're able to truly represent our broad consumer base and think differently about the future. To maintain our position as leaders in the alcoholic beverage market, we always invest in the future and are mindful of the impact we have. Because just like the legends of our past, we're here to raise the bar – for people as well as the planet
