Senior Workday Specialist

Key responsibilities

Workday configuration & architecture

1. Own and configure Workday Core HCM, including supervisory organizations, job structures, business processes, condition rules, validations, and eligibility logic.
2. Lead configuration and optimization of Time Tracking / Attendance, Absence and Scheduling, including accruals, calendars, rules, time entry, approvals, and audits.
3. Support and optimize Expenses processes where they intersect with employee data, approvals and reporting.

Integrations & technical ownership

1. Take functional and technical ownership of Workday integrations, including requirements, design, testing, monitoring, and issue resolution.
2. Work closely with IT and vendors on EIBs, Core Connectors, APIs and (where applicable) Workday Studio, ensuring secure and reliable data exchange.
3. Own integration change impact assessments during releases and projects.

Reporting, data & security

1. Design and maintain advanced Workday reports and dashboards, ensuring data consistency, performance, and stakeholder usability.
2. Actively manage data quality, root-cause analysis, and sustainable corrections.
3. Configure and maintain Workday security (roles, domains, business process security policies) in line with compliance and least-privilege principles.

Change, releases & continuous improvement

1. Lead implementation of new Workday features or modules from design through deployment and hypercare.
2. Own Workday release management: assess impacts, coordinate testing, document changes, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
3. Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual work, and improve user experience.
4. Create and maintain technical documentation, configuration standards, and training materials for HR and super users.

Stakeholder collaboration

1. Act as a senior sparring partner for HR, IT, Payroll, Finance and external partners.
2. Challenge requirements constructively and translate them into scalable Workday best-practice solutions.

What we ask

Must-haves

1. 7+ years of hands-on Workday experience in a senior HRIS, Workday Consultant or Techno-Functional role (in-house and/or consultancy).
2. Strong, proven expertise in:
3. Workday Core HCM
4. Time Tracking / Attendance
5. Absence
6. Scheduling
7. Reporting & analytics
8. Integrations (functional + technical collaboration)
9. Solid understanding of Workday Business Process Framework and Security model.
10. Experience working in an international, multi-country environment.
11. Strong analytical skills, technical mindset, and attention to detail.
12. Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
13. Fluent in English (Dutch, French, Spanish or German is a plus).

Nice to have

1. Experience with Workday Expenses, Payroll integrations, or Workforce Management at scale.
2. Experience working in Agile or product-oriented teams.
3. Workday certifications.