HRIS Specialist (Contract)

Keywords: Workday migration, HR technology, regional operations, process consistency, data visibility, operational efficiency, stakeholder management, change management, HR analytics A rapidly expanding regional digital infrastructure organisation is seeking a talented HRIS Specialist to play a pivotal role in their Workday migration project. This opportunity offers you the chance to be at the heart of a transformative journey, bridging HR, business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to deliver seamless HR technology solutions across multiple markets. The organisation is committed to strengthening its HR capabilities, ensuring greater process consistency, data visibility, and operational efficiency as it continues to scale. You will enjoy working in an environment that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement, with the flexibility to influence how HR processes are designed and implemented for a diverse workforce. If you are passionate about translating operational requirements into effective system solutions and thrive in a supportive setting where your expertise will drive meaningful change, this role is tailored for you.

• Be part of a high-impact Workday migration project that will shape HR operations across several regional markets, offering you exposure to complex business challenges and opportunities for professional growth.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including HR, IT, and external consultants, ensuring your interpersonal skills and stakeholder management abilities are fully utilised in a nurturing environment.
• Enjoy a workplace that prioritises knowledge sharing, training opportunities, and flexible working arrangements as you help build robust HR systems supporting ongoing organisational expansion.

What you'll do:

As an HRIS Specialist you will be instrumental in driving the successful migration of HR systems to Workday across multiple regional markets. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with various teams—HR professionals, IT experts and external partners—to ensure all business requirements are accurately captured and translated into effective system solutions. You will review existing processes for opportunities to streamline operations while accommodating local market needs. By coordinating testing activities and supporting data migration efforts you will help maintain high standards of data integrity. Your expertise in Workday modules will enable you to provide valuable guidance on system capabilities and best practices. Throughout the project lifecycle you will facilitate communication between stakeholders, develop documentation and training materials, conduct workshops and support change management initiatives. Your commitment to quality assurance will ensure that the new HRIS supports both immediate operational goals and long-term organisational growth.

• Support the end-to-end migration from existing HR systems to Workday across the organisation’s regional operations by coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Partner with HR teams, IT departments, and implementation consultants to gather, document, and validate business requirements for system configuration.
• Translate operational HR needs into functional specifications, system workflows, and Workday configurations that align with business objectives.
• Review current HR processes across different markets to identify opportunities for standardisation, simplification, and automation while maintaining local compliance.
• Assist with system configuration tasks including data migration, integration activities, testing phases, and deployment efforts to ensure smooth transition.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing by preparing test scenarios, scripts, issue logs and facilitating feedback sessions with relevant users.
• Support employee data cleansing, validation, reconciliation and migration activities to guarantee completeness and accuracy throughout the process.
• Identify system gaps, project risks and dependencies; work collaboratively with stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.
• Contribute to go-live preparation including system cutover planning and post-implementation stabilisation support for end users.
• Provide ongoing functional expertise across Workday modules such as Core HCM, Recruiting, Onboarding, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Learning and Compensation.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the HRIS Specialist position brings proven experience managing HRIS implementation or transformation projects within large-scale organisations. Your familiarity with Workday HCM—especially across regional or multi-country settings—will be invaluable as you help design solutions tailored for diverse workforces. You possess deep knowledge of recruitment processes as well as talent management frameworks which allows you to understand how technology can enhance employee lifecycle management. Your ability to gather detailed requirements from stakeholders ensures that every aspect of the system meets operational needs while remaining compliant with internal policies. You excel at communicating complex concepts clearly whether speaking with technical teams or business users. Your meticulous approach guarantees data accuracy during migration phases while your collaborative mindset helps resolve project risks efficiently. Adaptability is key as you navigate evolving environments; your willingness to share knowledge makes you a trusted resource among colleagues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems or Business Administration provides a solid foundation for understanding both technical and operational aspects of the role.
• Relevant experience in HRIS implementation projects or system migrations demonstrates your ability to manage complex transitions within organisations.
• Hands-on experience with Workday HCM is essential; ideally involving regional or multi-country implementations which showcase your adaptability.
• Strong functional understanding of key HR processes such as Recruitment, Talent Management and Performance Management ensures you can translate business needs into system solutions.
• Proven track record in gathering business requirements and converting them into actionable functional specifications highlights your analytical skills.
• Experience supporting data migration activities including cleansing, validation and reconciliation underlines your attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both HR business users and technical stakeholders fosters trust and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Good project coordination skills combined with stakeholder management abilities allow you to navigate complex environments smoothly.
• Strong analytical thinking coupled with process-mapping capabilities enables you to identify areas for improvement within existing workflows.
• Comfortable working in fast-growing environments where adaptability is crucial for success.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader in digital infrastructure across Asia-Pacific due to its commitment to scaling responsibly while investing heavily in advanced technology solutions like Workday. Employees benefit from an inclusive culture where collaboration is encouraged at every level—whether through cross-functional projects or regular training sessions designed to foster professional development. As part of a team dedicated to continuous improvement you’ll have access to resources that support learning new skills while contributing directly towards impactful change within the business.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a difference by shaping future-ready HR systems in a collaborative environment then this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided – take the next step towards advancing your career as an HRIS Specialist.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
ROC No.: 199706961E | EA Licence No.: 03C5451
EA Registration No.: R1983163 Anarane Thng