About the role
As a Workday HCM Specialist, you will be responsible for configuring, implementing, and maintaining the Workday Human Capital Management system. You will be a valued member of the EPS team and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure the platform supports strategic workforce planning, complies with HR policies, and delivers a seamless user experience across global teams.
In this role, you will:
- Configure and maintain Workday HCM modules including Core HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Absence, and Talent Management.
- Gather and analyze business requirements to design scalable HCM solutions.
- Implement new Workday features and enhancements across global teams.
- Provide end-user support, training, and documentation.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
- Ensure compliance with HR policies and data integrity through audits and reconciliations.
Develop and maintain custom reports and dashboards.
- Stay current with Workday releases and industry best practices.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 1 day a week in a client or Cognizant office in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Workday HCM implementations or AMS support.
- Hands-on experience with Workday HCM configuration and implementation.
- Proficiency in EIBs, calculated fields, business process frameworks, and security roles.
- Experience with AMS support, ticket resolution, and post-Go-Live enhancements.
Strong understanding of HR processes and policies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
- Advanced (C1/C2) English proficiency.
These will help you stand out
- Workday HCM Core Certification.
- Experience working with multicultural teams and global clients.
- Ability to translate business needs into scalable system solutions.
- Proactive mindset and ownership of deliverables.
- Familiarity with HR analytics and reporting best practices.
Benefits
- A career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide.
- Ongoing support and funding with training and development plans.
- Opportunity to work for leading global companies.
- Our work environment is diverse, collaborative and inclusive. We create conditions for everyone to thrive.
- A highly competitive salary and great benefits, such as OSDE for you and your primary family group, annual bonus, and many other benefits that we are going to share during the selection process.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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