Amir Syed

About Amir Syed

I am a Senior Workday HCM & Security Consultant with nearly 9 years of experience delivering end-to-end Workday implementations and HR technology transformations across global organizations.My expertise spans Core HCM, Recruiting, Benefits, and Learning, with a strong focus on system configuration, business process optimization, and post-production support. I have led multiple implementations, partnering with HR and business stakeholders to design scalable, efficient, and compliant solutions.A key strength of mine is Workday Security, including domain security, business process security policies, role-based access control, and SOX compliance. I have successfully designed and governed security frameworks to ensure data integrity, audit readiness, and risk mitigation.I bring deep experience in:Full lifecycle Workday implementations (Design → Build → Test → Deploy → Support).Recruiting, Benefits, and Learning module configuration.Workday Security architecture and governance.Business process framework (BPF) design and optimization.Integrations and reporting (EIB, dashboards, analytics).Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.I am passionate about enabling organizations to leverage Workday for operational excellence, workforce insights, and digital transformation.

Experience

1. Workday Consultant

   CES

   Feb 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Module Configuration & Management: Lead the end-to-end configuration and optimization of core Workday HCM modules, including Absence Management, Compensation, Benefits, and Talent Management, ensuring alignment with global business processes.Strategic Advisory: Partner with stakeholders to translate complex HR requirements into scalable Workday solutions, utilizing Business Process Framework (BPF) to automate workflows and reduce manual intervention.Security & Governance: Design and maintain robust Role-Based Security (RBS) and User-Based Security models, ensuring data privacy and compliance with international regulations (e.g, GDPR, SOC2).Release Management: Manage the bi-annual Workday release cycles, performing regression testing in sandbox environments and conducting impact analysis to ensure seamless transitions to new features.Data Integrity & Reporting: Leverage Workday Report Writer to develop custom dashboards and advanced reports, providing leadership with real-time, actionable insights into workforce metrics and headcount.Leading Workday HCM initiatives as a functional lead and primary HR stakeholder partner. Driving system optimization, configuration, and enhancements across global HR operations.Managing Workday Security (roles, domains, BPF security) and ensuring compliance. Supporting release management, reporting, and analytics delivery. Improving HR processes through automation and system redesign.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Management Studies, Business Administration and Management, General

• Westcliff University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

• Westcliff University

  Doctor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General