Workday HCM Specialist
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We're on a mission to become the most sought-after cloud technology company globally. We think big, innovate relentlessly, and challenge the status quo every day. If you are a problem-solver who's ready to push boundaries and achieve more than you thought possible-you'll find an exceptional career within an extraordinary business. The opportunity We're seeking a Workday HCM specialist focused on Recruiting, Performance, and Talent to elevate Kyriba's candidate and employee experience. You will help develop the roadmap and own the configuration, reporting, and release management for these modules while providing first-line functional support across the broader HCM suite. As our primary team member in the EMEA time zone, you'll provide critical coverage for global operations and partner closely with our HR teams and IT to deliver scalable, compliant, and user-friendly solutions. What you'll do
- Product ownership: Act as the primary HRIS partner and SME for Workday Recruiting, Performance, and Talent (including Skills and Career Hub); align roadmaps to stakeholder priorities.
- Process design and optimization: Lead discovery, design, and continuous improvement of TA and Talent processes to increase efficiency, data quality, and user experience.
- Cycle management: Orchestrate end-to-end execution of cyclical programs (Annual Performance Reviews, Mid-Year Check-ins, Talent Reviews, Goal/Objective setting).
- System configuration: Configure, test, validate, and deploy changes to business processes, security, custom organizations, calculated fields, and functional settings.
- Support and operations: Own a shared caseload of HCM tickets; troubleshoot issues from complex BP logic to data corrections; document resolutions and preventive measures.
- Release management: Evaluate Workday releases for Recruiting/Performance/Talent; prioritize, regression test, and deploy features with clear change communications and training.
- Reporting and analytics: Build and maintain reports and dashboards that deliver actionable hiring and talent insights.
- Data integrity, security, and compliance: Uphold GDPR and audit requirements; ensure appropriate security roles, data quality, and governance
- Enablement: Develop training materials and deliver sessions for recruiters, managers, and HR stakeholders; champion adoption through intuitive design and feedback loops.
- Partnership: Collaborate with HR and IT on integrations (e.g., job boards, background checks, scheduling, onboarding) and cross-functional initiatives.
Requirements
- 4+ years of Workday HCM experience, including hands-on ownership of Recruiting, Performance and Talent (Skills, Career Hub).
- Demonstrated expertise in business process configuration, calculated fields, and custom reporting; strong testing discipline and documentation.
- Experience supporting cyclical performance/talent processes at global scale;
- Familiarity with GDPR and audit requirements.
- Analytical rigor with the ability to translate business questions into dashboards and insights (e.g., time-to-fill, funnel conversion, internal mobility, completion rates).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across regions/time zones; ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred
- Workday certifications in HCM, Recruiting, or Talent.
- Experience with integrations and data loads (EIB, Core Connectors, APIs) supporting TA/Talent ecosystems.
- Background in high-growth SaaS or global, matrixed environments.
Benefits & conditions
- Competitive compensation with bonus eligibility.
- Comprehensive benefits and wellbeing programs; generous time off.
- Ongoing learning and professional development.
Our Values Guide Everything We Do
- Think Big & Constantly Innovate : We have the confidence to think big, embrace change, challenge the status quo, and continuously evolve - incorporating new technologies and driving industry progress.
- Put our Customers' Needs First: We are passionate about delivering the highest value for our customers and supporting them with end-to-end care throughout their journey with us.
- Act with Integrity : Integrity is at the heart of everything we do. We take personal responsibility for our actions, own our decisions, and honour each other's contributions. We empower each other through honesty, respect, trust and transparency.
- Work as One Team: We are driven by our common goals and share in each other's successes and failures, learning and working together as a team where everyone can bring their best selves.
- Strive for Excellence while Having Fun: We enjoy tackling new challenges together, and revel in continuous improvement as we deliver, with ultimate professionalism, the very best for our customers, while exceeding our own expectations.
Kyriba offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a range of health, welfare and wellbeing benefits designed to support both your professional and personal life. Kyriba believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship, and genetic information. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact us at . Requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable local laws.
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