Consultant - HCM domain consultant
Yesterday• Tokyo, Japan
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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
Business & HR Process Consulting:
- 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
At Infosys, we recognize that everyone has individual requirements. If you are a person with disability, illness or injury and require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, please contact our Recruitment team for adjustment only on Infosys_ta@infosys.com or include your preferred method of communication in email and someone will be in touch.
Please note in order to protect the interest of all parties involved in the recruitment process, Infosys does not accept any unsolicited resumes from third party vendors. In the absence of a signed agreement, any submission will be deemed as non-binding and Infosys explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the submitted profile. All recruitment activity must be coordinated through the Talent Acquisition department.
"All aspects of employment at Infosys are based on merit, competence and performance. We are committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Infosys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.".
Client-provided location(s): Tokyo, Japan
Job ID: Infosys-145932BR
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-03-25T18:49:59
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- HSA
- Short-Term Disability
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Relocation Assistance
Professional Development
- Learning and Development Stipend
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)