Workday - Solution Architect

JOB TITLE: Workday - Solution Architect

LOCATION: Uniops Bangalore

ABOUT UNILEVER:

Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.

Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.

ABOUT UNIOPS:

Unilever Operations (UniOps) is the global technology and operations engine of Unilever offering business services, technology, and enterprise solutions. UniOps serves over 190 locations and through a network of specialized service lines and partners delivers insights and innovations, user experiences and end-to-end seamless delivery making Unilever Purpose Led and Future Fit.

Purpose:

Team HR IT supports the global convergence agenda, delivering efficiencies & complexity reduction, continuously improving the available process & technology solutions and ensuring internal and external benchmarking. They are the functional experts who will deliver integrated process & technology design, satisfying business needs, and ensuring compliance with the overarching process and service strategy.

The Solution Architect position will enable and support business solutions across HCM (Human Capital Management) with a core focus on business enablement, solution design, technical architecture, integrations, support and stability of the Workday platform

This role designs applications required to automate business processes and meet business needs. The resulting design may run on Workday or associated systems as a packaged solution. The role is also responsible for the functional interface to other applications and for ensuring product adoption and usability. Also, influences the functional strategy and policy making.

Key Accountabilities:

• Drive Continuous Innovations: Partner with Employee Experience Technology leadership to drive and consult on key business initiatives, enabled through new or existing functionality. Review functionality delivered in Workday releases to assess business impacts and opportunities for enhancements.

  
  

• Enhance Architecture: Drive Solution Architecture and design making sure they are aligned with the overall business objectives and IT standards. Should know-how to compile best practices in order to ensure delivery of high-quality services.

  
  

• Platform Continuous Improvements: Continuously improve Workday as HR platform and its relevant processes by leveraging innovative and latest technology development through new implementation and enhancements to existing systems.

  
  

Skills/ Experience/ Qualifications:

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or equivalent

  
  

• Certification is required

  
  

• 12+ years of total experience with Workday cloud enterprise applications including Cloud Development platform

  
  

Experience

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of and extensive experience working with the following Workday modules - Core HR, Comp, Talent, Recruiting, Benefits, Absence Management & Time Tracking

  
  

• Extensive understanding of the end to end functional HR business processes including audit requirements and processes

  
  

• Deep knowledge of Workday's Business Process Framework and Security with core HCM, Staffing BP, Alerts, Report Scheduling, Time Tracking, and Absence Management

  
  

• Proficient in configuring Core HR and creating workflows

  
  

Desirable:

• Familiar with integration applications such as Mulesoft a plus

  
  

• Self-starter, self-motivated, able to work independently, prioritize effectively, and perform multiple tasks under minimal supervision

  
  

• Ability to influence key stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams

  
  

• Ability to plan workday project implementation and change management

  
  

• Knowledge on Cornerstone is added advantage

  
  

Key Skills

• Professional knowledge of HR as operations and Understand organizational resources, priorities, needs and policies, and objectives in leading edge or critical situations.

  
  

• Communication/Negotiation: Teamwork and Guide other professionals. Adapt communications and approaches to conclude negotiations with various partners, resulting in common agreements.

  
  

• Problem Solving: Analyze complex/new situations, anticipate potential problems and future trends, assess opportunities, impacts, and risks. Develop and implement solutions.

  
  

• Contribution/Leadership: Leads multi-functional teams, or conducts special projects, or manages department(s) (national or international). Recognized as an expert in their field.

  
  

• Impact on Business/Scope: Accountable for projects or programs involving multi- functional, country-wide or regional teams. Responsible for overall functional program success. Activities are subject to business measurements, impact customer satisfaction, and impact functional, business unit, or country costs or expenses.

  
  

Key Interfaces:

External

• External Solution Suppliers –  Relationship Management in (SaaS) Software as a Service environment

  
  

• External Service providers of Support Services

  
  

• External Organizations

  
  

 Internal

• HR Expertise and HR Services Organisations

  
  

• Local HR BP/PELs and Expertise contacts

  
  

• WD Platform Lead

  
  

• IT and HR Service Delivery Managers

  
  

• IT Organisation; CTO, Security, IT Services team

  
  

New Standards of Leadership:

Inner Game:

• Purpose & Service

  
  

• Personal Mastery

  
  

External Game:

Business Acumen Passion for High performance 

At HUL, we believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, caste, disability or marital status can bring their purpose to life. So apply to us, to unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make the world a better place. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you!