AD, HCM Solutions - Lead, Core HCM, Absence & Security at Syneos Health

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Workday Strategy & Governance, Enterprise HR Technology Leadership, Cross-Functional Stakeholder Influence, Project & Portfolio Management, Change Enablement & Adoption, Data Governance & Compliance, Analytical & Strategic Problem-Solving, Executive Communication & Partnership

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

AD, HCM Solutions - Lead, Core HCM, Absence & Security Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities. Every day we perform better because of how we work together, as one team, each the best at what we do. We bring a wide range of talented experts together across a wide range of business-critical services that support our business. Every role within Corporate is vital to furthering our vision of Shortening the Distance from Lab to Life®. Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know. WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE Why Syneos Health We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program. We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people. We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong. Job Responsibilities Job Summary The Associate Director, HCM Solutions provides strategic leadership and oversight for the design, optimization, and governance of the organization’s Workday platform across the global HR lifecycle. This role is accountable for shaping the long-term system roadmap, driving enterprise-wide HR technology strategy, and ensuring Workday enables efficient, compliant, and scalable HR operations. The Associate Director leads a team of Workday analysts and partners closely with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), IT, and business stakeholders to define, prioritize, and deliver technology solutions across key HCM modules—including Core HR, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent, and Recruiting. This position serves as a trusted advisor to HR leadership, aligning system capabilities with organizational goals and future workforce needs. Core Responsibilities • Provide strategic direction and governance for Workday administration, configuration, and roadmap development across all HCM modules. • Lead the portfolio of HR technology initiatives, prioritizing enhancements and innovations that improve user experience, automation, and global scalability. • Oversee the design, testing, and implementation of complex configurations, integrations, and process optimizations that enable efficient HR operations. • Partner with HR COEs, IT, and business stakeholders to align Workday capabilities with business strategies and workforce planning priorities. • Lead and mentor a global team of Workday professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Serve as the key liaison between HR Technology and executive stakeholders, providing strategic insights and recommendations on platform performance, data integrity, and adoption. • Oversee Workday release management and change governance to ensure sustainable adoption and risk mitigation. • Champion system data integrity, compliance, and security standards in partnership with HR, IT, and Data Governance teams. • Monitor Workday’s evolving functionality and ecosystem, assessing opportunities to leverage new features, AI, and automation to enhance business value. • Develop executive reporting and dashboards that measure system performance, utilization, and ROI across HR processesQualifications Education Requirements Min/Preferred Education Level Description Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Additional Qualifications • Requires progressive HR Technology experience, including advanced hands-on Workday expertise across multiple HCM modules. • Proven experience leading HRIS or HR Technology teams with global scope and cross-functional alignment. • Strong understanding of HR process design, data governance, and system architecture within a complex enterprise environment. • Demonstrated success in leading enterprise HR technology initiatives, including vendor management, release strategy, and roadmap development. • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and translate complex system concepts into strategic insights. • Experience managing HR system budgets, vendor contracts, and resource planning. Critical Skills • Workday Strategy & Governance • Enterprise HR Technology Leadership • Cross-Functional Stakeholder Influence • Project & Portfolio Management • Change Enablement & Adoption • Data Governance & Compliance • Analytical & Strategic Problem-Solving • Executive Communication & Partnership Disclaimer Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job. Get to know Syneos Health Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients. No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health. http://www.syneoshealth.com Additional Information Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job. Discover what our Syneos Health colleagues already know: work here matters everywhere. Work alongside the brightest minds in the biopharmaceutical industry taking down walls and removing barriers to speed our customers’ delivery of important therapies to patients. We are strategic thinkers who actively seek different perspectives, whether across offices or across oceans. Because we solve some of the toughest challenges facing the most prestigious healthcare companies today, you'll gain exposure and be supported with comprehensive resources including emerging technologies, data, science and knowledge sharing. The diversification and breadth of Syneos Health creates a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. We’re a growing, global company dedicated to advancing our talent past their initial role. Discover what our 29,000 employees already know: work here matters everywhere. We work hard, and smart, all in the name of getting much-needed therapies to those who need them most. A career with Syneos Health means your everyday work improves patients’ lives around the world. Selecting us as an employer secures a career in which you’re guaranteed to: Partner with the most diverse team of experts in the industry. From the top down, our people are inspiring. Everyone has a voice and is encouraged to use it. Work in specialized Syneos Health teams that are therapeutically or functionally aligned for expert collaboration. We assemble clinical teams where everyone, from CRAs to senior management, is skilled in the same therapeutic area or customer teams. With this structure, everyone on your team speaks the same language and can deliver unique insights into the therapeutic environment and patient population. We are partners with purpose. We integrate seamlessly with our customers and do what’s best for their success. Our people provide the brilliant ideas, valuable insights and endless energy that accelerates the impact of life changing therapies worldwide.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director, HCM Solutions provides strategic leadership for the design and governance of the Workday platform across the global HR lifecycle. This role includes overseeing HR technology initiatives and aligning system capabilities with organizational goals.