Workday Systems Specialist

Workday Recruitment Consultant at Focus on WD (Part of Focus Cloud Group)

Job Details

• 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

Additional Information

• Seniority Level: Not Applicable
• Employment Type: Contract
• Job Function: Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing