HR Systems Expert - Workday

The HR Systems Expert at INNIO ensures reliable and continuously improving HR systems and operations, with Workday at its core. Combining hands-on HRIS expertise with project leadership, the position manages daily system operations, optimizes processes, and coordinates enhancements, new functionality, automation, digitization, and AI adoption. It supports compliant, high-quality HR operations and improves the experience of employees, managers, and HR stakeholders.

At INNIO We Offer You

• Young & supportive team - in a fast-growing international business environment
• Learn & develop yourself - help you craft your career path with (INNIO learning, free language courses according to business needs
• Hybrid working - 50% Office, 50 % Home Office with flexible working hours
• Cafeteria package with various options - SZÉP Card, Cash option, Nursery & kindergarten support
• Medicover Spring White Package- from the first day of employment
• Easily accessible location - in the heart of the most vibrant campus area in Budapest (location: 13rd District, easy to approach by Metro Line 3)
• Take a break - Recharge your batteries with free coffee and tea selection in the kitchen area
• Live an active lifestyle - activate your AYCM pass

Your Responsibilities

• Manage HR systems and operations projects from planning and prioritization through delivery and stakeholder communication.
• Lead the implementation of Workday functionality, modules, integrations, and enhancements.
• Partner with HR, IT, and vendors to define requirements, coordinate changes, support testing, and ensure successful implementation.
• Manage HR IT projects: plans, status updates, testing, process documentation, and training materials.
• Communicate and train HR teams, managers, and employees on relevant systems and processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities for HR in Artificial Intelligence adoption, automation, digitization, and process simplification to improve efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and user experience.
• Deliver process, system, automation, and operational improvements.
• Provide HR systems, Workday, and process improvement expertise for special projects.
• Maintain, administer, and continuously improve HR systems, primarily Workday.
• Ensure stable, reliable HR systems that effectively support business and HR needs.
• Maintain high standards of data quality, security, GDPR compliance, and internal controls.
• Partner with HR stakeholders to standardize and optimize operational processes.
• Foster continuous improvement, accountability, service orientation, and operational excellence.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field.
• Workday training certification in HCM and further HR modules (e.g. compensation, reporting and analytics, talent, Adaptive, Peakon, etc)
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• 6-8 years of experience in HR systems, including substantial hands-on experience with Workday.
• Hands-on Workday experience across system configuration and maintenance, data management, reporting, security, business processes, and issue resolution.
• Proven experience leading HR systems, process improvement, implementation, or operational excellence projects.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead HR systems and operations projects from planning and prioritization through execution, delivery, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements, automation, and digital solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Accurate, reliable, and detail-oriented working style.
• Ability to self-manage and prioritize a high-volume workload.
• Strong customer service orientation with a high level of responsiveness.
• Proven ability to handle confidential data with sensitivity and discretion.
• Strong communication skills in an international environment.

Job Specific Knowledge

• HR systems and HR processes knowledge
• Strong knowledge of Workday configuration, reporting, security, business processes, integrations, and their application across core HR operations.
• Data quality management and compliance awareness
• Process improvement and automation
• Project management methods and stakeholder coordination
• Basic knowledge of labor law concepts and HR processes