Manager Workday

• Lead global Workday Time & Absence transformation initiatives
• Partner with international HR and Payroll leaders to drive impact

About Our Client Our client is a leading global organization with a strong focus on technology, analytics, automation, and operational excellence. With a large international workforce, the company provides an inclusive and innovative environment where employees can contribute to large-scale transformation programs and business-critical initiatives.

Job Description

• Act as the functional SME for Workday Time Tracking and Absence modules.
• Configure and maintain leave plans, accrual rules, entitlement policies, and time tracking frameworks.
• Design, optimize, and support Workday configurations across HR systems.
• Lead governance, configuration, and continuous improvement initiatives for Time & Absence workstreams.
• Manage Workday security, reporting, business processes, audits, and system integrity.
• Utilize Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) for mass data uploads and system maintenance.
• Support integration between time tracking, absence management, payroll, and benefits systems.
• Lead end-to-end Workday implementations, enhancements, testing, deployment, and hypercare support.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, labor laws, and internal governance standards.
• Provide functional advisory and recommend best-practice Workday solutions.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders and support multi-region HR operations.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, solution adoption, and user experience improvements.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of overall experience, including at least 5 years of hands-on Workday expertise.
• Strong experience with Workday Time Tracking, Absence, and Payroll modules.
• Experience in Workday configuration, security administration, reporting, and EIB.
• Proven experience delivering end-to-end Workday implementations and enhancements.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and Workday HCM modules.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Workday certifications in HCM, Time Tracking, or Absence are preferred.
• Experience supporting multi-country HR operations and compliance frameworks is advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead critical global Workday transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to international HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders.
• Ownership of high-impact HR technology and digital transformation programs.
• A collaborative, innovation-driven work environment.
• Strong career development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7124425