Workday Talent and Performance Consultant

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Workday Talent and Performance Consultant based in India.** We are seeking a senior Workday Talent and Performance Consultant to lead the design and delivery of talent management solutions on the Workday platform. The role focuses on optimizing performance management processes, including performance reviews, calibrations, and goal-setting frameworks. You will partner with business stakeholders to align talent processes with broader organizational strategies and workforce priorities. The position requires strong functional expertise combined with an understanding of Workday Core HCM and Core Compensation. You will also support cross-module processes, integrations, testing, troubleshooting, and data integrity across talent workflows. Your expertise will help ensure reliable, scalable, and user-friendly performance management experiences for employees and managers. This is an opportunity to take ownership of key Workday talent initiatives in a collaborative and business-focused environment. ### Accountabilities: - Design, configure, implement, and maintain performance reviews within the Workday Talent and Performance module. - Configure and manage calibration processes to support consistent and effective performance assessment practices. - Create and maintain goal templates aligned with organizational objectives and performance management strategies. - Collaborate with HR, business, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and align performance management cycles with organizational priorities. - Support cross-module processes and integration points between Talent & Performance, Core HCM, and Core Compensation. - Troubleshoot functional and system issues affecting performance management workflows and provide timely resolutions. - Conduct functional testing, including validation of configurations, workflows, and enhancements. - Monitor data integrity and ensure accurate information across performance management processes. - Contribute to continuous improvements in Workday talent processes, configurations, and user experiences. - Provide functional guidance and support to stakeholders throughout implementation and ongoing platform activities. **Requirements:** - 7+ years of overall IT, HR systems, or related professional experience. - 5+ years of hands-on experience working as a practitioner or consultant in the Workday Talent and Performance module. - Strong expertise in configuring and managing Workday performance reviews, calibration processes, and goal templates. - Solid understanding of Workday Core HCM and Core Compensation and their relationship with Talent & Performance processes. - Experience supporting cross-module workflows and integration points within the Workday ecosystem. - Strong functional testing, troubleshooting, and data validation capabilities. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex functional issues. - Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into effective Workday solutions. - Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively with HR, technical, and business teams. **Benefits:** - Contract-based opportunity within a technology-focused environment. - Shift timing from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM IST (UK Shift). - Opportunity to work on strategic Workday Talent and Performance initiatives. - Exposure to Workday Core HCM and Core Compensation processes. - Opportunity to collaborate directly with business and HR stakeholders. - Opportunity to contribute to improvements in performance management and talent processes. - Collaborative environment focused on delivering scalable and effective HR technology solutions.