HRIS Specialist (Workday)

Back to jobs New HRIS Specialist (Workday) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Apply This is a fully remote role to be based in Malaysia. We will prioritize candidates who are based in Malaysia and do not require a work visa sponsorship. About the Job We are looking for a technically strong and execution-focused HRIS Specialist based in Malaysia to manage and optimise our Workday HR platform across multiple markets. This role will serve as the internal Workday subject matter expert responsible for ensuring the HR system operates efficiently, supports employee lifecycle processes, and provides reliable workforce insights for leadership. The role will focus on Workday configuration, governance, reporting, system optimisation, and cross-system integrations, while supporting People & Talent teams across Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Philippines. You will play a key role in leveraging the full potential of the Workday system, strengthening system governance, and driving HR digital maturity across the organisation. The HRIS Specialist will be responsible for: Workday System Ownership & Configuration Manage and maintain Workday Core HCM modules, including Talent Management, Absence, and related configurations. Configure and optimize Workday business process frameworks, approval workflows, and system governance controls. Ensure accurate employee lifecycle management within Workday, including hiring, job changes, probation tracking, performance cycles, and offboarding processes. Troubleshoot system errors, workflow failures, and configuration issues, ensuring timely resolution. HRIS Governance & System Optimisation Strengthen system governance and approval controls to ensure proper process flows within Workday. Review and refine workflows to improve process efficiency, compliance, and audit readiness. Identify opportunities to automate manual HR processes and improve system utilisation. Ensure consistent system usage across HR teams and markets. Workday Reporting, Dashboards & Data Analytics Leverage the full potential of the Workday system by developing structured reporting and dashboards. Create and maintain Workday dashboards and analytics to support leadership with real-time workforce insights, including: Headcount reporting Attrition analysis Workforce planning insights Performance review completion tracking Support leadership decision-making through accurate, timely, and data-driven HR insights. HR Data Governance & Data Clean-Up Lead HR data clean-up initiatives to ensure data accuracy and integrity across HR systems. Implement strong data governance standards to maintain reliable employee data. Conduct periodic audits to ensure data consistency between Workday and external systems. HR Systems Integration & Enhancement Support Workday integrations with other enterprise systems, including payroll providers and internal platforms. Collaborate with IT teams and external system vendors on system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements. Identify system gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives for HR digital processes. User Support & Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary point of contact for Workday-related queries across HR teams and business stakeholders. Provide system support and guidance to HR, managers, and employees on Workday processes. Conduct training sessions and develop user guides to improve system adoption and user experience. In this role, we are looking for someone with: 5–8 years of hands-on experience in HRIS or Workday delivery, with strong exposure to Core HCM modules. Proven experience working with Workday configuration, Talent, Absence, and business process frameworks. Experience managing HR system reporting, dashboards, and workforce analytics. Experience supporting HR system integrations and digital transformation initiatives. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Ability to work effectively with HR, IT, and external system vendors. Basic understanding of regional payroll frameworks across Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. Experience working in a multi-country HRIS environment. Familiarity with HR compliance, data governance, and audit controls. Experience supporting HR digital transformation or Workday implementations. This role will play a critical part in ensuring Workday functions as a reliable, scalable, and governance-driven HR platform. By strengthening system configuration, improving reporting capability, and optimizing workflows, the HRIS Specialist will enable better workforce insights, improved employee experience, and stronger operational efficiency across all markets. #MoneyHeroGroup #LI-BP1 #LI-Remote What can you expect from us? Impact: We are actively empowering and connecting people to a better financial future. Join us if you want to help us achieve our mission. Work: We have a team of over 350 talented individuals in 4 markets who are hyper passionate about building innovative financial solutions and making an impact on people’s lives. Culture: We take our work seriously but don’t hesitate to keep things light. We can only create magic when we have a little bit of fun. Thrive: We launched in 2014, and now help over 10 million monthly users make the best financial decisions. Accelerate your career and become a pioneer in your field with a leading fintech company that seeks to push the boundaries of your imagination and is committed to growing your career. Reputation: We are backed by world-class organizations and companies and have raised over US$110 million from investors including Experian, Pacific Century Group, IFC - a member of the World Bank Group EEO Statement MoneyHero Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value, support and respect all individuals and is committed to maintaining an inclusive and diverse working environment. Decisions in hiring are based on business needs, requirements of the job and individual qualifications and shall not be influenced by any consideration of race, ethnic or national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and/or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 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