
[ITO] (GSD) Workday Functional Specialist (Benefits Module, Bangkok/Indian/Malaysia-based, relocation provided) at Agoda
Bangkok, ThailandFull-timeInformation TechnologyPosted 23 days ago
About the Role
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<p><strong>About Agoda</strong></p>
<p>At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world. </p>
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<p>Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide.</p>
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<p>No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you’re ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us.</p></div><p> </p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Get to Know our Team:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
<p><span class="EOP SCXW40613234 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">The Global Service Delivery (GSD) team is responsible for Agoda's office infrastructure and staff connectivity. We provide the hardware, software, and access to resources that allows staff to achieve their goals. We operate in 10 different countries, providing 24/7 support to all Agoda employees. Whether in the office, working remotely, or traveling, we enable everyone to stay connected. The GSD team uses state-of-the-art cloud management technologies combined with the best of on-site services to manage the latest hardware running Windows, macOS, and Linux.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-semibold" data-streamdown="strong">Location:</span> This role will be based in <span class="font-semibold" data-streamdown="strong">Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur or Gurgaon</span>.</strong></p>
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<li class="py-1 [&>p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item"><span class="font-semibold" data-streamdown="strong">Kuala Lumpur & Gurgaon:</span> Applicants must already be eligible to work locally (citizens or holders of valid work authorization).</li>
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<p><strong><span lang="EN-US">The Opportunity:</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span> </strong></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">As a Workday Specialist - Benefits, you’ll be the go-to expert ensuring our Workday platform runs seamlessly and continues to evolve with the business. You’ll take the lead on all things Benefits, while also strengthening our foundation across HCM, Security, and Reporting.</span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves diving deep into system design and data but also enjoys seeing the bigger picture - how technology can simplify work, enhance employee experience, and drive better decisions. You’ll partner closely with People and IT teams to deliver scalable solutions, optimize existing processes, and explore new ways Workday and other tools can bring value to the organization.</span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">If you’re someone who enjoys solving complex problems, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is eager to expand your skills beyond Workday, this role will give you the platform to do just that.</span> </p>
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<p><strong><span lang="EN-US">This role will be based in Bangkok and relocation will be provided.</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span> </strong></p>
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<p><strong><span lang="EN-US">In this Role, you'll get to:</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span><span lang="EN-US"> </span> </strong></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Serve as the Workday Benefits Specialist, leading the design, configuration, and maintenance of core benefits processes, eligibility rules, plans, and programs.</span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Partner closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions that enhance employee experience.</span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Participate in testing cycles, release readiness activities, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize Workday capabilities.</span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Own and manage reporting, calculated fields, and security configurations related to Benefits, ensuring data integrity and appropriate access levels.</span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Gain opportunities to work across other Workday domains and internal tools, expanding expertise based on project needs and personal interests.</span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Stay informed on new Workday releases and people technology trends, identifying opportunities for enhancement and automation.</span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Explore and contribute to other internal tools and technologies beyond Workday, expanding your technical footprint within the People Technology ecosystem.</span> </p>
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<p><strong><span lang="EN-US">What you'll Need to Succeed:</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span> </strong></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">4 - 6 years of hands-on Workday experience, with at least 2–3 years focused on Benefits configuration and reporting</span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Deep expertise in Core Benefits setup including eligibility rules, enrollment events, and integrations with benefit providers.</span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Strong proficiency in Advanced Reporting and Calculated Fields, with the ability to build complex, cross-domain reports.</span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US"> Solid understanding of HCM fundamentals, covering both business processes (Hire, Change Job, Termination) and configuration concepts (condition rules, orgs, hierarchies, custom objects)</span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Working knowledge of Workday Security, including constrained/unconstrained roles and segmented security</span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for process efficiency and data integrity.</span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and translate business needs into system design.</span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Bachelor’s degree in HR, IT, Business Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.</span> </p>
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<p><strong><span lang="EN-US">It's Great if you have:</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span> </strong></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Experience with Workday Open Enrollment or global benefits rollouts</span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Exposure to Workday integrations (EIBs) related to benefits or payroll.</span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Experience working in an international or fast-paced environment.</span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Workday certification(s) in HCM or Benefits</span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Interest in expanding knowledge beyond Workday into other people technology platforms and tools.</span> </p>
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<p><strong><span lang="EN-US">What you'll get:</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span></strong> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Medical, dental, mental health support line, annual leave, travel discounts, sick days, and the AgodaChoice flexible spending benefit </span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Provident fund benefits, and life insurance </span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Flexibility to help you work in the way that's best for you with a work from home allowance, 30-day work from anywhere benefit, and hybrid working options. </span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Unlimited online learning access, several in-person development programs for each stage of your career, and career paths for management and individual contributors </span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">The chance to live in Bangkok, one of the best cities in Southeast Asia and a central hub for travel. Within 3 hours you can hit any of the most popular countries like Vietnam, Singapore, Laos, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, just to name a few. </span> </p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">A generous relocation package to help you get here comfortably. </span> </p>
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<h4><span class="font-semibold" data-streamdown="strong">Please review our Hiring Process Guidelines before your interview — click <a href="https://careersatagoda.com/interview/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">here</span> </a>to learn how interviewing at Agoda works.</span></h4>
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<p><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer </strong></p>
<p>At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.</p>
<p>We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. For more details please read our <a href="https://careersatagoda.com/privacy-statement" target="_blank">privacy policy</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Disclaimer</strong></p>
<p>We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency’s representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.</p></div>
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