Senior HRIS Specialist - Workday Lead

We are driving an enterprise-wide HR digital transformation and are looking for an experienced Workday Consultant to step in as the principal authority on system design and deployment across our global markets.

In this high-autonomy individual contributor role, you will connect strategic HR vision directly with scalable, cutting-edge tenant configuration. This is an environment built on trust and ownership, giving you the scope to leverage your deep functional expertise and previous rollout insights to make critical design decisions across borders. If you are looking to directly steer global solution architecture and see the tangible impact of your work on an international scale, this role provides the platform to deliver results your way.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, HR, Business Administration, Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on functional configuration experience in live enterprise Workday tenants
• Proven track record in at least one full end-to-end Workday deployment lifecycle or major Phase 2 global rollout
• Advanced functional expertise in Workday Business Process Framework (BPF), condition rules and automated approvals
• Deep knowledge of role-based security, domain permissions and business process security policies
• Strong skills in custom reporting (Advanced, Matrix), complex calculated fields, and functional integration touchpoints
• Practical experience managing biannual Workday release cycles (R1/R2) and tenant regression testing
• Solid analytical, consulting and stakeholder management skills within global, matrixed organizations
• Fluent written and spoken English in a professional business environment

Your Responsibilities

• Workday Implementation & Rollouts: Lead end-to-end functional workstreams from discovery, design and prototyping through data validation, UAT, cutover and hypercare
• System Configuration & Architecture: Configure and optimize Core HCM, Advanced Compensation, BPF workflows and cross-module touchpoints (Recruiting, Payroll, Time Tracking)
• HR Business Partnership: Partner with global HR stakeholders to standardize processes and translate business needs into scalable solutions compliant with local regulations
• Tenant Health, Security & Releases: Manage role-based security, maintain audit/GDPR compliance, and lead regression testing and feature adoption for biannual Workday releases (R1/R2)
• Reporting & Analytics: Build complex custom/matrix reports, calculated fields and executive dashboards to deliver actionable workforce insights
• Governance & Roadmap: Drive the HRIS roadmap, facilitate cross-border SME design sessions and align with external partners and vendors
• Tier 2/3 Support & Stabilization: Perform root-cause analysis for complex functional escalations, integration touchpoints and process errors, delivering permanent fixes
• Change Management & Enablement: Create functional documentation (SOPs, design logs) and mentor junior analysts and regional key users

For You

• Hands-on role with real impact on tenant optimization in a modern HR technology environment
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model (option to work remotely up to 2 days per week)
• Access to advanced AI tools and Google Workspace.
• Private healthcare (Allianz) with access to specialists and diagnostics for you and your family
• Commuter-friendly infrastructure: on-site parking, secure bike rooms, repair stations
• Cafeteria system - you can choose full funding for a Multisport card or allocate funds for culture, leisure, sports and shopping
• Friendly working atmosphere in tight-knit teams, fostered through integration events and joint initiatives for local communities
• Opportunities to participate in campaigns and events promoting an active lifestyle