Workday HR Systems Consultant

Quick Facts

• Role: Workday HR Systems Consultant

• Focus: Workday platform configuration and continuous development (HR/HCM)

Description

Own the technical configuration and ongoing enhancement of Workday, including business process configuration and related system components. Provide technical ownership of existing and future Workday HR modules after implementation transitions into operations, and deliver cross-module change analysis and configuration dependency management. Support the introduction of new Workday capabilities such as Talent Optimization, Learning, Recruiting Extensions, and HR Case Management.

Responsibilities

• Configure and continuously develop Workday (business process configurations and related system components)

• Provide technical ownership and further development of Workday modules and capabilities in operations

• Analyze and implement cross-module changes and configuration dependencies across the Workday landscape

• Support rollout of new Workday capabilities (Talent Optimization, Learning, Recruiting Extensions, HR Case Management)

• Collaborate with specialists for Integrations, Reporting, Security, Data Management, Development, and Operations

• Document and standardize configurations, technical processes, and operational handovers

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with Workday configuration or similar HCM systems

• Strong knowledge of configuration concepts in HCM cloud systems

• Understanding of dependencies between the HR data model and configuration

• Experience technically supporting and enhancing HCM cloud solutions after implementation (preferably Workday)

• Ability to translate functional HR requirements into sustainable technical configurations

• Structured, analytical, and independent way of working

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in an international, cross-functional environment

• Very good English language and communication skills

• Willingness to travel to Germany about twice per year for 3–5 days each

• Experience with HR Service Management or Case Management solutions; Workday Help or ServiceNow HRSD is a plus

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities

• Friendly, supportive working environment

• Professional development opportunities

• Private medical care

• Holiday allowance and additional social benefits

• Two subsidised sports cards

• Employee discounts on products and services

• Life insurance