Lead HRIS Functional Consultant - Workday Talent Acquisition & Management

Lead HRIS III (IND) Position Title: Lead HRIS III (IND) Job Family: HRS > HR Operations Shift: 4th Shift (India) Job Description: ABOUT ELEVANCE HEALTH Elevance Health is a leading health company in America dedicated to improving lives and communities and making healthcare simpler. It is the largest managed health care company in the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Association serving more than 112 million lives across 14 states. A regular in Fortune 500 list, Elevance Health ranked 20 in 2022. Gail Boudreaux , President and CEO of Elevance Health has been a consistent name in the Fortune list of most powerful women and currently holds 4th rank on this list. ABOUT CARELON Carelon Global Solutions (CGS) is a healthcare solutions company that simplifies complex operational processes to improve the health of the healthcare system. Previously known as Legato Health Technologies, Carelon Global Solutions (hereinafter, CGS) underwent a name change and joined the Carelon family of brands in January 2023, as a fully owned subsidiary of Elevance Health (Previously Anthem Inc.). CGS brings together a global team of like-minded innovators who manage and optimize operational processes for health plans as well as providers. Our brightest minds housed across our global headquarters in Indianapolis as well as Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Gurugram in India, Manila in the Philippines, Limerick in Ireland and San Juan in Puerto Rico bring with them innovative capabilities and an unmatched depth of experience. This global team uniquely positions CGS to enable scalable, next-generation platforms and specialized digital tools that make healthcare operations more practical, effective and efficient. OUR MISSION & VALUES Our Mission: Improving Lives and Communities. Simplifying Healthcare. Expecting More. Our Values: Leadership | Community | Integrity | Agility | Diversity JOB POSITION We are seeking a highly skilled Workday Functional Lead with deep expertise in Talent Acquisition and Talent Management modules to join the CGS HRIS team. This role will serve as a key liaison between HR, HRIS, Technical and business teams to ensure Workday is optimized to support business needs. This role is ideal for a pro-active Workday module lead who understands both the functional needs of HR teams and the technical capabilities of the Workday platform. The role will drive the cross-functional collaboration to enhance existing capabilities, resolve issues and provide guidance to stakeholders to maintain integrity of the platform design. JOB RESPONSIBILITY Strategic Leadership: Serve as the lead advisor and SME for Workday Talent Acquisition and Talent Management functionality, aligning system capabilities with business goals Champion Workday best practices with Governance across the enterprise Participate in the strategic roadmap planning for HR Technology with a focus on scalability, automation and compliance Functional and Technical Expertise: Own the end-to-end configuration changes of Time Tracking, Absence Management and Payroll modules Oversee complex Workday configurations, ensuring they support Enterprise design, policy changes and localized requirements Gather and influence specific HRIS business application requirements to address complex and varied business process needs. Analyzes, designs, develops, and maintains HRIS solutions to address complex and varied business process needs. Develops HRIS project tasks as inputs into business project plans, identifies SMEs, and coordinates resources, engaging with those across the enterprise. Develops or collaborates with Development staff to ensure requirements will be incorporated into system design and testing. Consults with business partners concerning HRIS applications and implementation or integrations of technology. Acts as a resource to users of the software to address questions/issues. Lead projects which impact data maintenance on HRIS applications. Advises HR Business COE Stakeholders on the design and utilization of information systems. Manages program and project implementations. May provide direction and guidance to team members and serve as an expert for the team. QUALIFICATION Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree Workday Certified will be an added advantage EXPERIENCE Min 5-7 years of functional Workday experience is required with expertise in Talent Acquisition and Talent Management modules Experience in at least one or two end-to-end Workday implementation project SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Workday Talent Acquisition and Talent Management modules Experience on at least one or two end-to-end Workday implementation project Practical experience gained on Workday implementation projects, HR data migration and/or integrations projects Strong consulting skills, handling customer expectations Strong analytical mindset and usage of analytics and reporting tools Excellent communication skills delivering to functional and management audiences, as well as to external Client Knowledge of HRIS, Program Management tools and MS Office THE CARELON PROMISE Aligning with our brand belief of ‘limitless minds are our biggest asset’, we offer a world of limitless opportunities to our associates. It is our strong belief that one is committed to a role when it is not just what the role entails, but also what lies in its periphery that completes the value circle for an associate. This world of limitless opportunities thrives in an environment that fosters growth and well-being, and gives you purpose and the feeling of belonging. LIFE @ CARELON Extensive focus on learning and development An inspiring culture built on innovation, creativity, and freedom. Holistic well-being Comprehensive range of rewards and recognitions Competitive health and medical insurance coverage Best-in-class amenities and workspaces Policies designed with associates at the center EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Carelon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Reasonable Accommodation Our inclusive culture empowers Carelon to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, but we also celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need accommodation such as an interpreter or a different interview format, please ask for the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. Disclaimer: Offered designation titles may differ• Job Type: Full time Experience Level Senior Level