HCM Functional Consultant (m/f/d) - Berlin

For our client, a leading international company in the technology and enterprise solutions industry, we are seeking an HCM Functional Consultant (m/f/d) for a temporary role in Berlin, Germany.

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Role Overview

We are looking for a curious, creative, and collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces AI and agentic tooling, and focuses on delivering customer value.

As a Functional Consultant , you will lead end-to-end HCM implementations, configure solutions, and act as a trusted advisor to customers, translating their strategic goals into effective system solutions.

Business-level fluency in German or Italian, in addition to English, is mandatory due to regular interaction with customer stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse customer business requirements and translate them into functional solutions within the Human Capital Management (HCM) environment
• Configure, implement, and optimize HCM functionalities to meet customer needs and business objectives
• Work closely with customer stakeholders to understand business processes, identify improvement opportunities, and deliver effective solutions
• Lead and participate in requirements-gathering sessions, workshops, and functional design discussions
• Support testing activities, troubleshoot functional issues, and ensure high-quality solution delivery
• Provide functional expertise and guidance throughout customer implementation and transformation projects
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and manage differing business needs and expectations
• Work independently in a remote consulting environment, using various tools and resources to deliver project outcomes

Your Qualifications

Basic:

• Active Workday Core HCM Certification is mandatory. Candidates must hold a valid certification ad be ready for immediate deployment on customer engagements
• At least 5 years of functional experience in Workday HCM
• At least 5 years of consulting experience , gained as an internal consultant, with a consulting or software company, or as a contractor supporting customer-side implementations
• Business-level fluency in German or Italian, both written and spoken, in addition to English, is mandatory

Additional Qualifications:

• Additional Workday certifications in specialist modules are highly desirable
• Proven ability to work effectively with stakeholders who have different needs and expectations, building trust and developing a strong understanding of their business requirements
• A genuine interest in customer business processes and delivering practical, value-driven solutions
• Ability and willingness to learn new technologies quickly through a variety of learning methods
• Resourceful, adaptable, and comfortable working remotely with a high degree of autonomy and using a variety of digital tools
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time , under normal circumstances