People Process Senior Associate - Workday

Ecovadis Sas
Barcelona, Spain
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Data Analysis Business Process Modeling System Configuration Data Integrity Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Workday HCM Workday Security HR Software Workday Business Process EIB Workday

Job description

Company Description Work smart, have fun and make an impact!EcoVadis is the leading provider of business sustainability ratings. Our solutions are backed by an international team of experts and powerful technology. We analyze data and build sustainability scorecards that give companies actionable insights into their environmental, social and ethical risks.Why apply to EcoVadis? Be a part of the global sustainability change in business. Grow your career. Work with extraordinary people. Feel valued for your contribution.Learn more about our team and culture on EcoVadis careers page.Job DescriptionAbout the Role:We are seeking a Workday Operations Senior Associate to join our HRIS team. This role will provide advanced expertise in Workday configuration, security, documentation, and administration of HR systems, ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient operations. You will play a critical role in strengthening Workday processes, reinforcing governance, and preparing HR systems for AI?driven transformation. This internal position is designed to embed within our team, challenge existing design decisions, and align HR technology with leading practices and organizational priorities.This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of our HR technology environment during a critical transformation period. You’ll strengthen governance, streamline processes, and prepare HR systems for AI?driven innovation while working closely with HR and business teams.Responsibilities:System configuration: Audit, configure, and maintain Workday security groups, role?based access controls, organizational hierarchies, and reporting structures.Workflow optimization: Configure and streamline Workday business processes to improve efficiency and compliance.System maintenance: Apply patches, test new features, and implement enhancements in collaboration with stakeholders.AI readiness: Assess and prepare Workday and related HR systems for AI and automation initiatives, ensuring data quality and accessibility.Governance: Maintain consistency across HR processes, safeguarding compliance and data integrity.Documentation: Create clear, standardized records of configurations, workflows, and processes to support transparency and scalability.Collaboration: Partner with HR Operations to streamline employee lifecycle events and support HR teams with functional training and troubleshooting.Administration of other HR systems: Act as the functional specialist for HR systems outside of Workday, supporting HR teams in effective use and evolution of these platforms, while coordinating with IT for technical management.Technical support: Provide technical support to HR stakeholders, conduct root?cause analysis, and act as a point of escalation for complex system issues.Qualifications5+ years of experience with Workday HCM, including security groups, business processes, and workflows.Strong knowledge of organizational structures, cost centers, and HR lifecycle processes.Experience administering other HR systems and supporting cross?platform consistency.Proven ability to lead process improvement initiatives and challenge existing design decisions.Hands?on experience with Workday modules: HCM, Talent, Time Off & Absences.Technical proficiency in: BPs configuration, security groups, calculated fields, basic reporting, T&A configuration and EIBs.Familiarity with data security and privacy regulations (GDPR, SOC2).Strong problem?solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.Foundational understanding of AI concepts and how they can enhance HR processes.Proficient level of English.Who You AreStrategic thinker with a holistic perspective on HR technology.Detail?oriented and committed to maintaining accurate records and reliable processes.Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting change initiatives.Strong communicator who engages stakeholders and constructively challenges current practices.Motivated to contribute to an AI?first HR operating modelAdditional InformationOffer available to candidates currently eligible to live and work in PolandLocation: Hybrid in Warsaw (8 days per month in the office)Contract of EmploymentThe salary range will be shared following the technical assessment stage of this recruitment processIn return for your expertise, we offer:Support with all the necessary office and IT equipmentFlexible working hoursWellness allowance for mental and physical wellbeingAccess to professional mental health supportReferral bonus policyLearning and developmentSustainability events and community involvementPeer recognition programEmployee-led resource groupsOptional (fully covered or co-financed) health care and life insuranceMultisport cardMultikafeteriaLunch cardHybrid work organizationRemote work from abroad policyInternet and Electricity bill allowanceAdditional day for community service when volunteeringOur hiring team looks forward to reviewing your CV, in English, with a guaranteed response to every application. A new job with purpose awaits you!Don’t fit all the criteria but still think you’d be a good candidate? Please apply anyway to give our hiring team the opportunity to assess your skills and to learn more about what you could bring to EcoVadis. We’re interested in hiring capable people, regardless of professional and educational background.Can the hiring process be adjusted to suit my needs? Yes. We want everyone going through the hiring process with EcoVadis to feel confident that you are able to demonstrate your full potential. We welcome applications from disabled people, people with long-term health conditions, and neurodiverse candidates. If you need any adjustments, including the provision of interview questions, please let the hiring team know.Our team’s strength comes from everyone’s uniqueness and is founded upon mutual respect. EcoVadis commits to equity, inclusion and reducing bias in our hiring processes. EcoVadis does not accept any form of discrimination based on color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, beliefs, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, parental status, or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique. In your application, we encourage you to remove personal information such as: photographs, marital status, number of children, religion, gender, residential postal code, university graduation date, past medical or parental leave(s) taken, nationality (instead, please state if you are legally eligible to work in the job region/country), university name (instead, please state any degrees obtained and the study major).

Requirements

5+ years of experience with Workday HCM, including security groups, business processes, and workflows. Strong knowledge of organizational structures, cost centers, and HR lifecycle processes. Experience administering other HR systems and supporting cross?platform consistency. Proven ability to lead process improvement initiatives and challenge existing design decisions. Hands?on experience with Workday modules: HCM, Talent, Time Off & Absences. Technical proficiency in: BPs configuration, security groups, calculated fields, basic reporting, T&A configuration and EIBs. Familiarity with data security and privacy regulations (GDPR, SOC2). Strong problem?solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues. Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills. Foundational understanding of AI concepts and how they can enhance HR processes. Proficient level of English.

Who You Are

Strategic thinker with a holistic perspective on HR technology. Detail?oriented and committed to maintaining accurate records and reliable processes. Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting change initiatives. Strong communicator who engages stakeholders and constructively challenges current practices. Motivated to contribute to an AI?first HR operating model

About the company

EcoVadis is the leading provider of business sustainability ratings. Our solutions are backed by an international team of experts and powerful technology. We analyze data and build sustainability scorecards that give companies actionable insights into their environmental, social and ethical risks., Our hiring team looks forward to reviewing your CV, in English, with a guaranteed response to every application. A new job with purpose awaits you! Don’t fit all the criteria but still think you’d be a good candidate? Please apply anyway to give our hiring team the opportunity to assess your skills and to learn more about what you could bring to EcoVadis. We’re interested in hiring capable people, regardless of professional and educational background. Can the hiring process be adjusted to suit my needs? Yes. We want everyone going through the hiring process with EcoVadis to feel confident that you are able to demonstrate your full potential. We welcome applications from disabled people, people with long-term health conditions, and neurodiverse candidates. If you need any adjustments, including the provision of interview questions, please let the hiring team know. Our team’s strength comes from everyone’s uniqueness and is founded upon mutual respect. EcoVadis commits to equity, inclusion and reducing bias in our hiring processes. EcoVadis does not accept any form of discrimination based on color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, beliefs, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, parental status, or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique. In your application, we encourage you to remove personal information such as: photographs, marital status, number of children, religion, gender, residential postal code, university graduation date, past medical or parental leave(s) taken, nationality (instead, please state if you are legally eligible to work in the job region/country), university name (instead, please state any degrees obtained and the study major).

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