Consultant HCM domain consultant

Role Summary
We are seeking an HCM Domain Consultant with strong hands-on experience in HR processes and policies particularly within the Japanese HR landscape who is keen to be trained and certified on Workday HCM.
The consultant will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and HR systems supporting HR transformation initiatives and participating in Workday implementation and support after structured training.
Expected Qualification / Expertise / Skills / Certifications:
Core Skills:

• Strong understanding of end-to-end HR business processes including
  • Core HR / Personnel Administration
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Recruitment & Onboarding
  • Talent Management & Performance
  • Time Attendance & Absence
  • Payroll concepts (hands-on or coordination level)
• Knowledge of Japanese HR policies labor laws and statutory requirements (Mandatory)
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into functional requirements
• Strong stakeholder management skills; ability to interact with HR Business and IT teams
• Excellent communication skills in English and Japanese (Mandatory)
• Strong documentation skills for:
  • Business requirements
  • Process flows
  • Functional specifications
  • Test scenarios and user guides
• Willingness and ability to learn Workday HCM and complete Workday certification post-hiring

• 5 years of experience in HR domain roles such as:
  • HR Business Partner
  • HR Systems Analyst
  • HR Process Consultant
  • HR Transformation / HRIS Consultant
• Experience working on HR system implementations rollouts or upgrades (any HRMS such as SAP HCM Oracle HCM SuccessFactors local payroll systems etc.)
• Experience in requirements gathering UAT support and post-go-live support
• Exposure to HR data management reporting and integrations is an advantage
• Prior experience working in shared services managed services or support models is a plus

• Engage with HR and business stakeholders to understand current-state HR processes and challenges
• Conduct process workshops and document business requirements
• Identify process gaps and improvement opportunities
• Support HR process harmonization and standardization initiatives

• Work closely with Workday consultants/implementation partners during:
  • Requirements validation
  • Functional design reviews
  • Testing (SIT/UAT)
  • Deployment and rollout
• Provide testing support including test case preparation execution and defect tracking
• Support data validation reconciliation and issue resolution
• Participate in post-production support including:
  • Issue analysis and resolution
  • Process clarifications
  • User support and guidance

• Actively participate in Workday training and certification programs
• Quickly develop proficiency in Workday HCM modules such as:
  • Core HCM
  • Compensation
  • Recruiting
  • Benefits
  • Talent
  • Time & Absence
• Continuously learn and apply new HR technologies and best practices

• Experience working in multinational or global HR environments
• Exposure to HR analytics and reporting
• Change management or HR transformation experience
• Prior experience supporting HR audits or compliance activities