Workday HCM Functional Lead (German speaker) Day Rate Contract 6+ Months

·       Lead Local design of business processes across the full suite of HCM processes supported by the following Workday modules, Recruitment, HCM, Absence, Compensation (Including Advanced), Talent, Performance, Succession.

·       Support markets to understand the Workday design concepts and globally defined configuration.

·       Support workshops and design review sessions with HR business users, Workday technical and functional resources at all levels, including global owners of the specific work streams.

·       Support markets in defining their business requirements and working with the implementation partner translate those into Workday configuration.

·       Support the completion of system configuration and functional specification documents, test plans, test cases and input into development of user training and support documentation for your region.

·       Work closely with other functional leads and the technical workstream to ensure a cohesive design and that cross functional impacts are considered and mitigated.

·       Support the technical team on integration design between Workday and internal enterprise systems and external vendors.

·       Support the data migration team on data mapping requirements as part of the migration process.

·       Work with the Workday implementation partners to validate configuration and test Workday to address the local requirements.

·       Support business users during testing, undertake testing ‘triage’ process to validate true testing defects.

·       Support global process owners identify change impacts and remediation plans, communication message, learning delivery content and support aids, including development of a Q&A knowledgebase.

·       Undertake formal knowledge transfer activities to the support team and provide warranty support post go-live.

• Languages: English and German C2 (Proficient)

·       Between 3-5 years’ experience with Workday HCM configuration (certification is an advantage); with specialised knowledge in your subject domain

·       Implemented Workday for 3+ projects.

·       Attention to detail and the ability to see the big picture, pragmatic problem solver.

·       Excellent planning, interpersonal and time management skills with a track record of following through on dedications.

·       Solid understanding of Human resources function and business processes within a global and complex organization.

·       Exceptional, effective, proactive communication skills at all levels and with all stakeholders, including project team members, peers, business stakeholders and managers.

·       Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels in a global, regional and local team.

·       Ability to understand legal and cultural requirements and concerns raised by country stakeholders and the impact of these on design.

·       Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

·       Ability to challenge to clarify understanding.

·       Good team player.

You’re open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You’re optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with confidence: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You’re extraordinary: We are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we deliver extraordinary every day.