Agilysis is looking for a seasoned Workday Talent & Performance Lead/Architect to join our growing practice. In this role, you will own the end-to-end solution design and delivery of Workday Talent & Performance engagements, bringing both deep configuration expertise and performance and talent strategy to projects.
Key Responsibilities
Own the functional solution for Workday Talent & Performance engagements, from initial discovery through go-live and beyond.
Lead client workshops and design sessions, guiding stakeholders through decisions on performance management, goal frameworks, talent reviews, succession planning, and career development.
Translate complex business requirements into scalable Workday solutions, challenging assumptions where needed and presenting alternatives with clear trade-offs.
Serve as the primary point of escalation for functional decisions on your engagements, bringing together client, delivery, and technical perspectives.
Build trusted relationships with HR leaders and business stakeholders, positioning Agilysis as a long-term strategic partner.
Define the overall solution architecture for Talent & Performance implementations, ensuring design decisions are consistent, scalable, and aligned with Workday best practices.
Lead configuration of Workday Talent & Performance modules
Design and govern Business Process Frameworks (BPF), ensuring workflows, routing rules, and security policies are fit for purpose across client environments.
Establish reporting and analytics requirements, building custom reports and calculated fields to support talent insights and executive-level dashboards.
Lead or provide senior oversight on end-to-end Workday Talent & Performance implementations, setting quality standards for the team and ensuring delivery alignment with scope and client expectations.
Review and approve configuration workbooks, design documents, and test artifacts produced by junior team members.
Oversee hypercare support post-deployment, ensuring production stability and a smooth handover to AMS teams.
Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within client environments, proactively surfacing optimization recommendations beyond the immediate support scope.
Required Qualifications
8+ years of Workday functional experience, with at least 4 years focused on Talent & Performance configuration and delivery.
Demonstrated ability to own solution design decisions independently, without relying on senior oversight for day-to-day functional direction.
Deep knowledge of Workday HCM architecture, business process design, and security framework as it relates to Talent & Performance.
Proven track record of leading client-facing workshops, design reviews, and executive-level conversations.
Experience mentoring or guiding junior consultants on configuration and delivery best practices.
Strong analytical approach to problem-solving, with the ability to diagnose complex configuration issues and drive resolution.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present confidently to both HR practitioners and senior business leaders.
Experience with EIBs, custom reporting, and calculated fields; familiarity with integration concepts involving Talent & Performance data flows is a plus.
Workday Talent & Performance certification preferred.
Location : Pune, India (Preferred)
Skills Required
- 8+ years of Workday functional experience
- At least 4 years focused on Workday Talent & Performance configuration and delivery
- Ability to independently own solution design decisions
- Deep knowledge of Workday HCM architecture, business process design, and security framework
- Experience leading client-facing workshops, design reviews, and executive-level conversations
- Experience mentoring or guiding junior consultants
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills for complex configuration issues
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with EIBs, custom reporting, and calculated fields
- Familiarity with integration concepts involving Talent & Performance data flows
- Workday Talent & Performance certification
What We Do
Agilysis is an IT consulting firm focused exclusively on Workday. It provides advisory assistance, implementation support, managed services, project stabilization, application management, and staffing support for organizations using Workday. As a Workday Services Partner, the company helps clients maximize their Workday investment and improve business operations. Its offerings also include contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire staffing solutions for Workday talent across global enterprises.
