Workday HCM: The Market Leader#
Workday HCM is widely regarded as the leading cloud-based human capital management solution for large enterprises. This guide covers everything NZ/AU organisations need to know about Workday HCM capabilities and implementation.
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Core HCM Capabilities#
Core HR#
Global Core: Workday's core HR provides a single system of record for all employee data.
Key Features: - Worker lifecycle management - Organisational management - Job architecture - Compensation management - Benefits administration
Talent Management#
Recruiting: End-to-end recruitment from requisition to offer.
Performance and Goals: Continuous feedback and goal alignment.
Career Development: Skills tracking and career pathing.
Learning: Integrated learning management system.
Time and Absence#
Time Tracking: Flexible time capture options.
Absence Management: Configurable leave types including Australian and New Zealand specific leave categories.
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NZ/AU Payroll Considerations#
Australia#
Workday offers native Australian payroll capability with: - Single Touch Payroll (STP) compliance - Superannuation management - Award interpretation (via integration) - PAYG withholding
New Zealand#
New Zealand typically requires integration with local payroll providers: - PaySauce - FlexiTime - MYOB PayGlobal - Datacom
Integration Approach: Workday's Cloud Connect enables real-time data synchronisation with local payroll providers.
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Implementation Best Practices#
Phase 1: Core HCM#
Timeline: 4-6 months
Scope: - Core HR configuration - Organisational structure - Security model - Basic integrations
Phase 2: Talent#
Timeline: 2-3 months
Scope: - Recruiting - Performance - Goals - Career development
Phase 3: Time and Advanced#
Timeline: 2-3 months
Scope: - Time tracking - Absence management - Advanced reporting
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Common Pitfalls#
- Over-customising: Workday works best with standard configurations.
- Underestimating data migration: Clean employee data is critical.
- Ignoring change management: User adoption requires sustained effort.
- Skipping testing: Integration testing with payroll is essential.
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Monday Morning Action Plan#
- Audit Your Current HR Systems: Document all systems and integrations.
- Clean Employee Data: Start data cleansing now.
- Define Your Talent Strategy: What talent capabilities matter most?
- Research Payroll Integration: For NZ, identify your preferred payroll partner.
- Engage a Workday Partner: Find an implementation partner with NZ/AU experience.