Workday Functional Developer

Location: Bayan Baru, Penang, Malaysia

An established global organization is seeking a Workday Functional Developer to join its HR Technology team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a diverse, collaborative environment focused on driving innovation and continuous improvement across Workday platforms and HR processes.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Research new Workday enhancements, releases, and learning opportunities through the Workday Community.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and solutions.
• Configure and maintain Workday, implement new functionality, and lead project-related activities.
• Document system changes and maintain training materials and process documentation.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and integrity within assigned functional areas.
• Partner with stakeholders to map, optimize, and improve business processes through Workday solutions.
• Provide guidance and training to HR teams, HR Operations, and business managers on Workday best practices.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and HR Operations teams to align Workday feature adoption roadmaps with business objectives.

About You

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a similar Workday-focused role.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong hands-on Workday experience across multiple functional areas, with in-depth expertise in at least two modules. Experience in Talent & Performance is highly preferred. Workday Certification is an advantage.
• Experience supporting HR processes such as performance management, merit cycles, onboarding, benefits administration, and related HRIS functions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends and relationships.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a changing environment.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with diverse, globally distributed teams and business stakeholders.