Senior Workday Configuration Specialist (Recruiting & Talent)
Join our HR Technology team as a Senior Specialist focused on the configuration and support of Global Talent Acquisition (GTA) and Talent Management solutions. You will work within a complex, matrixed environment to assess business requests and drive performance across our global technology stack, including Workday, Phenom People, Ajinga, SHL and many others.
What You Will Do
System Configuration: Execute configuration within the Workday application, specifically focusing on Recruiting and Talent modules
Vendor Management: Support third-party talent acquisition systems, including Phenom People and Ajinga and provide light configuration and testing in conjunction with the vendor teams
Demand Management: Support, assess, and manage new business requests, recommending alternative technical solutions to improve HR/HRIS processes
Collaboration: Partner closely with HR Technology Process and Solutions leads, Global Centers of Excellence (COEs), and Operations Teams
Technical Troubleshooting: Apply technical expertise to resolve complex business problems independently and collaboratively
Required Qualifications
Experience/Education: Minimum 4 years of experience in HRIS, IT, or HR Operations with a Bachelor's degree, OR minimum 6 years of experience with a High School diploma
Workday Configuration: Minimum 2 years hands on experience in Workday Global Talent Acquisition/Recruiting and/or Talent Management
Requirements Engineering: Experience translating end-user business requirements into technical system functionality
Technology Testing: Minimum 2 years leading or executing technology User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and end-to-end system testing
Compliance: Demonstrated understanding of data privacy principles and practices
Project Leadership: Experience leading projects within deadline-driven, fast-paced environments both as an individual contributor and team member
Environment: Proven experience managing multiple high-priority projects/tasks
Communication: Proven experience presenting system capabilities and technical solutions to stakeholders
Analysis: Demonstrated experience utilizing analytical skills to resolve complex business problems
Process Improvement: Proven experience in business process analysis and identifying HRIS improvements
Languages: Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Cross-Functional Knowledge: Understanding of related Workday modules, including HCM, Compensation and Security
Recruiting Ecosystems: Experience with Phenom People and/or AJINGA platforms
Reporting: Knowledge of Workday report writing
Regional Privacy: Knowledge of China PIPL laws
AI Familiarity: Familiarity with HiredScore or other AI-powered recruitment tools
Change Management: Experience acting as a change agent and leading others through organizational or system changes
What we offer:
Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern
Pension and health insurance contributions
Internal reward system plus referral program
5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card
Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and other discount programs
Up-to-date laptop and iPhone
Parking in the garage for drivers or showers for bikers
Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more