About Persistent
We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.
Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.
About Position:
We are seeking a skilled Workday HCM Specialist to join our dynamic team in Pune, India. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in configuring, maintaining, and optimizing Workday HCM business processes and integrations. This role is critical in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of our Human Capital Management operations.
Role: Workday HCM Specialist-
Location: All Persistent Locations
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Experience: 5 to 8 Years
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Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
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Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday HCM business processes, organizational structures, security roles, and workforce management functionalities.
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Support Workday modules including Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, and Talent Management.
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Develop, maintain, and enhance Workday reports, dashboards, scorecards, and data extracts to meet business and compliance requirements.
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Manage and support integrations between Workday, ADP, benefits providers, identity management platforms, and other enterprise applications.
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Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and implement system improvements.
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Troubleshoot and resolve Workday functional and integration-related issues in a timely manner.
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Perform data validation, testing, and quality assurance activities for system enhancements, upgrades, and releases.
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Support Workday security administration, user access management, and compliance requirements.
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Create and maintain technical and functional documentation, process flows, and user guides.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system efficiency, automation, and user experience.
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Participate in Workday release management activities, evaluating new features and recommending adoption where appropriate.
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Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Expertise You'll Bring:
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5 to 8 years of experience working with Workday HCM implementations, support, and enhancements.
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Strong expertise in Workday Core HCM configuration and business process management.
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Hands-on experience with Payroll and Benefits administration within Workday environments.
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Experience developing Workday reports, dashboards, calculated fields, and custom data extracts.
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Strong knowledge of Workday security, organizational structures, and workforce administration.
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Experience managing and troubleshooting Workday integrations using EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, and Web Services.
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Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.
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Knowledge of HR operations, employee lifecycle management, payroll processing, and benefits programs.
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Experience supporting Workday releases, testing cycles, system upgrades, and production deployments.
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Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and data analysis capabilities.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across HR, Payroll, and IT teams.
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Workday certifications in HCM, Payroll, Benefits, or Integrations will be an added advantage.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
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Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
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Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
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Annual health check-ups
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Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
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We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
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Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
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If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers
“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”
