Workday for Human Capital Management

Introduction:

In today's dynamic business environment, organizations must prioritize effective human capital management (HCM) to drive performance and foster employee engagement. Workday is a leading cloud-based HCM solution that integrates human resources, finance, and planning into one seamless system. This course provides HR professionals, business leaders, and managers with the knowledge and skills to leverage Workday's capabilities for enhancing talent management, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness. Participants will gain hands-on experience and insights to utilize Workday effectively in their organizations.

Course Objective:

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the core functionalities and modules of Workday for HCM.

• Navigate the Workday interface and utilize its features effectively.

• Manage the employee lifecycle from recruitment to retirement.

• Implement performance management, learning, and development strategies.

• Analyze workforce data and generate reports for informed decision-making.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Workday HCM

• Overview of Workday and its role in human capital management.

• Key features and benefits of using Workday for HR professionals.

• Understanding the cloud-based architecture and integration with other systems.

• Hands-on: Setting up a Workday account and exploring the dashboard.

Module 2: Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition

• Utilizing Workday for effective workforce planning and analysis.

• Streamlining the recruitment process: job requisition, posting, and applicant tracking.

• Best practices for candidate evaluation and selection.

• Hands-on: Creating job requisitions and managing candidates in Workday.

Module 3: Employee Onboarding and Offboarding

• Designing an effective onboarding program using Workday.

• Automating onboarding tasks and tracking new hire progress.

• Managing offboarding processes to ensure compliance and knowledge transfer.

• Hands-on: Developing an onboarding checklist and offboarding procedures in Workday.

Module 4: Performance and Goals Management

• Implementing performance management processes using Workday.

• Setting employee goals and tracking performance metrics.

• Utilizing continuous feedback and performance reviews for employee growth.

• Hands-on: Creating performance review cycles and goal-setting templates in Workday.

Module 5: Learning and Development

• Designing and managing learning programs through Workday.

• Leveraging Workday's Learning Management System (LMS) for employee training.

• Tracking employee development and training effectiveness.

• Hands-on: Creating and assigning learning courses in Workday.

Module 6: Compensation and Benefits Management

• Understanding compensation structures and budgeting within Workday.

• Managing salary reviews, bonuses, and benefits administration.

• Aligning compensation strategies with organizational objectives.

• Hands-on: Creating compensation plans and analyzing benefits in Workday.

Module 7: Time Tracking and Absence Management

• Utilizing Workday for time tracking and attendance management.

• Managing employee leave requests and absences effectively.

• Understanding compliance and reporting requirements for time and attendance.

• Hands-on: Setting up time tracking and absence management in Workday.

Module 8: Analytics and Reporting

• Exploring Workday reporting tools for data-driven insights.

• Customizing reports to track key HR metrics and KPIs.

• Leveraging analytics for informed decision-making and strategic workforce planning.

• Hands-on: Creating and analyzing reports in Workday.

Module 9: Employee Engagement and Retention

• Understanding the importance of employee engagement in HCM.

• Utilizing Workday for conducting employee surveys and feedback collection.

• Implementing strategies for improving workplace culture and employee retention.

• Hands-on: Creating engagement surveys and analyzing results in Workday.

Module 10: Capstone Project and Course Wrap-Up

• Recap of key concepts and skills learned throughout the course.

• Capstone project: Participants will develop a comprehensive HCM strategy using Workday for their organization.

• Presentation and feedback session on capstone projects.

Course Duration:

40 hours of instructor-led or self-paced learning.

Target Audience:

HR professionals, talent managers, business leaders, and anyone involved in human capital management.