Workday Solution Architect

Workday Solution Architect Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. What We Offer Location: Bangalore,IND You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits . Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented HRIT Solution Analyst with a specialized skillset in Workday and ServiceNow to join our HRIT team. As a HRIT Solution Analyst, you will play a crucial role in designing HR technology solutions to improve the efficiency and user experience of end to end HR Business processes in addition to supporting the configuration, maintenance, and enhancements of our Workday and ServiceNow systems. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with stakeholders to understand the HR business requirements and design innovative technology solutions. Design, configure and implement end to end HR technology solutions, identifying and closing gaps in processes and dependencies and transforming the technology landscape Partner with HR SMEs and HRIT team members to build and document workflows and procedures for our systems. Assess out of the box functionality against business requirements and determine best solutions to meet requirements Create and maintain clear, comprehensive, documented functional specifications for requested changes, enhancements, or projects; accountable for articulating functional processes from beginning to end and providing thought leadership on functionality and design Maintain awareness of Workday/ServiceNow future releases / roadmap and the potential impact of those plans on current and future functionality Responsible for the thorough testing and analysis of new Workday/ServiceNow features and functionality and participates in release planning, accountable for regression testing, unit testing, user acceptance testing and pre-launch testing / sign-off for new features or enhancements Assist in testing processes from creating test cases, setting up test cases, and testing different personas through the processes Have a continuous improvement mindset, monitor and recommend changes to improve processes, technology, and data quality. Uphold excellent time management skills including technical requirements gathering, integration documentation, testing plans, and cut-over plans from a technology perspective and lead stakeholders through these standards Use project management skills in managing projects. Provide overall project management for given HR system initiative. Use HR and technical knowledge to influence, consult, communicate and manage projects from design to successful implementation Preferred Skills, Knowledge, Experience Bachelor’s degree preferred in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering 5+ years of experience as Workday functional expert in multiple modules required Strongly prefer ServiceNow Portal and HRSD experience Strong communication skills and attention to detail; Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Ability to learn quickly and work within tight deadlines; self-starter; must take personal initiative and willingly assume responsibility and ownership Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment Ability to work in a high demand environment and manage ambiguous situations and/or directives Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues and determine appropriate solutions Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Not Specified Relocation Eligible: Yes Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Experience Level Senior Level