Workday Systems Specialist

Workday Systems Specialist

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£80,000 Per year
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Hamburg, Hamburg,
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Summary: The Workday Systems Specialist role is an 18-month fixed-term contract focused on managing and optimizing Workday for a leading FMCG organization. The position involves day-to-day administration, reporting, and collaboration with HR users globally. The specialist will influence how over 3,500 colleagues utilize Workday and drive data-led HR initiatives. Fluency in German and English is required, along with a strong background in Workday administration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own day-to-day Workday administration (configuration, maintenance, support) across HCM, Recruiting, Talent/Performance, Absence, and Time Tracking
  • Build and refine reports, support HR users globally, and drive continuous process improvement
  • Balance operational requests with hands-on optimisation projects—no siloed tasks, direct business impact
  • Collaborate with external implementation and support partners for complex integrations and advanced technical topics

Key Skills:

  • Solid Workday experience as an administrator or system owner (not just an end user)
  • Strong reporting and data analysis capability within Workday
  • Proven stakeholder management skills and a service-oriented mindset supporting international HR users
  • Fluent German and English (verbal and written)
  • Willingness to be on site in Hamburg three days per week

Salary (Rate): £80000 yearly

City: Hamburg

Country: Germany

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: HR

Detailed Description From Employer:

Title: Workday Systems Specialist (18-month FTC, Parental Leave Cover)
Location: Hamburg (3 days/week in office)
Salary: €70,000–80,000 + end-of-assignment retention bonus
Type: Fixed-Term Contract (18 months)

Why Join:

  • Shape and manage Workday globally for a market-leading FMCG organisation operating across 26 countries
  • Influence how 3,500+ colleagues use Workday and drive data-led HR initiatives in a central system owner role
About the Role:
  • Own day-to-day Workday administration (configuration, maintenance, support) across HCM, Recruiting, Talent/Performance, Absence, and Time Tracking
  • Build and refine reports, support HR users globally, and drive continuous process improvement
  • Balance operational requests with hands-on optimisation projects—no siloed tasks, direct business impact
  • Collaborate with external implementation and support partners for complex integrations and advanced technical topics
Must-Have Experience:
  • Solid Workday experience as an administrator or system owner (not just an end user)
  • Strong reporting and data analysis capability within Workday
  • Proven stakeholder management skills and a service-oriented mindset supporting international HR users
  • Fluent German and English (verbal and written)
  • Willingness to be on site in Hamburg three days per week
Nice-to-Have:
  • Experience across multiple Workday modules (Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent/Performance, Absence, Time Tracking)
  • Exposure to global HRIS support across multiple countries or regions
  • Ability to work flexibly and learn new modules or technologies quickly
  • Spanish or Portuguese is a plus due to Americas/APAC coverage
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