Principal HRIM Architect - Reporting and Analytics

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal HRIM Architect - Reporting and Analytics based in India.

This is a senior HR technology role focused on shaping and optimizing enterprise-wide Workday reporting and analytics capabilities. You will design sophisticated reports, dashboards, surveys, and analytics solutions that turn HR data into actionable business insights. The role combines hands-on Workday expertise with strategic thinking, process improvement, governance, and stakeholder partnership. You will translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions while supporting security, compliance, integrations, and system changes. Your work will help strengthen reporting standards, automation, data quality, and analytics maturity across the HR organization. You will collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Workday professional who enjoys solving complex problems and driving meaningful HR technology improvements.

Accountabilities:: Analyze, design, develop, test, and deploy custom Workday reports, dashboards, surveys, and analytics using Report Writer, Calculated Fields, BIRT, and related functionality.

Translate business requirements into technical specifications and scalable reporting solutions that support organizational and regulatory needs.

Develop and execute reporting and analytics strategies aligned with business objectives, while continuously improving the reporting catalogue and overall HR analytics capability.

Identify opportunities for automation, globalization, and process optimization, partnering with HR leaders to implement improvements.

Manage Workday upgrades, system changes, configuration updates, and related testing activities to ensure smooth adoption and reliable operations.

Support and optimize the Workday security framework, including security roles and role assignments, while maintaining appropriate access to sensitive employee data.

Establish and maintain reporting governance standards, including naming conventions, tagging, documentation, and standardized operating procedures.

Support audits, compliance activities, data investigations, escalated reporting inquiries, and troubleshooting of system and data issues.

Collaborate with integration and cross-functional teams to resolve data and integration issues and address dependencies across Workday modules.

Contribute to Workday implementation, optimization, and acquisition-related initiatives, including the technical integration of newly acquired organizations.

Build and maintain comprehensive test scenarios for new processes, features, upgrades, and reporting solutions.

Train users and stakeholders on Workday reporting capabilities, available reports, and reporting best practices.

Create and maintain SOPs and One Point Lessons (OPLs) to provide clear, reusable guidance for recurring processes and tasks.

Advise stakeholders on Workday reporting best practices and support the development of new processes requiring coordination across multiple HR technology modules.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human Resources, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.

4+ years of hands-on experience with Workday reporting tools and modules, including advanced reporting and analytics, dashboards, calculated fields, and configuration.

5+ years of professional experience working with data, reporting, and analytics.

Strong understanding of Workday HCM, Report Writer, EIBs, and the broader Workday platform structure and functionality.

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute comprehensive reporting strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Experience analyzing complex datasets, identifying trends and patterns, and translating insights into practical recommendations for stakeholders.

Proven experience managing reporting projects from requirements gathering through planning, execution, testing, deployment, and documentation.

Strong knowledge of data governance principles and best practices, with a focus on data accuracy, confidentiality, and appropriate handling of employee information.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Workday BIRT and Composite Reporting experience is preferred.

Strong knowledge of HR processes and best practices.

Fluent English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Highly developed analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement.

Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse, global, and fast-paced teams while managing multiple priorities.

Benefits:

Fully remote position based in India.

Full-time employment.

Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale HR technology and Workday reporting initiatives.

Exposure to global HR operations, analytics, governance, integrations, and technology transformation.

Opportunity to influence reporting strategy and build long-term analytics capabilities within the HR function.

Collaborative environment with cross-functional and international teams.

Opportunities to contribute to Workday optimization, implementation, upgrades, and acquisition-related projects.

Professional growth through exposure to advanced Workday reporting, analytics, and HR technology practices.

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