Senior Workday Consultant

Tasks

In the internal Workday Consulting & Support function of a major industrial company, you will be part of a team responsible for the establishment and ongoing enhancement of the Workday HCM Suite as a strategic HR management platform.
Operating at the intersection of HR functions and system implementation, you will play a key role in advancing digitalization efforts within HR and serve as a catalyst for HR IT innovations.
Your responsibilities will include advising HR stakeholders on business requirements and new functionalities, ensuring system configurations align with overarching HR strategy.
You will independently manage system changes—from technical design through configuration, testing, and user enablement.
In addition, you will take on technical leadership for cross-module sub-projects and be instrumental in the rollout of new modules.
As a recognized expert in Workday, you will foster team-wide knowledge sharing, implement structured knowledge management practices, and support onboarding and upskilling initiatives.

Profile

• You have several years of hands-on experience configuring the Workday HCM Suite, either through an implementation partner or in an in-house capacity.
• You are proficient in two to three Workday modules—ideally in Compensation, Core HCM, and Talent & Performance—with strong cross-module expertise.
• Additional experience with SAP Payroll systems and middleware/integration platforms (e.g., ShapeIn) is advantageous.
• You hold a university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• You bring a solid understanding of HR processes along with proven project management capabilities.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems and KPI/SLA compliance and optimization is expected.
• You possess strong English language skills and are proficient in MS Office applications.
• You demonstrate high service orientation, accountability, and a structured, quality-driven work ethic.
• You are intrinsically motivated to contribute to both product and team development, with strong decision-making, conflict resolution, and resilience capabilities.