Senior Tech Consultant - Workday (all genders)

Location
Berlin
Contract
Full time
Job Category
IT Consulting & Operations

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

We are seeking for an on-site position a highly skilled and experienced Workday Specialist/Inhouse Senior Tech Consultant to join our team. As a Workday Specialist/Inhouse Senior Tech Consultant, you will support the team with the hands-on configuration and administration of various modules within the Workday platform. Your expertise in Workday's functionality and configuration will be crucial in ensuring the system meets the needs of our organization and supports our stakeholder departments effectively.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be the starting point for fashion - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.


We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.  

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/diversity-inclusion
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/diversity-inclusion/our-employee-resource-groups

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

  • Serve as a point of contact for all Workday-related matters, including design consultation, system configuration, maintenance, and issue resolution.

  • Collaborate with our P&O and other relevant departments to gather requirements and translate them into Workday system configurations and workflows.

  • Configure and maintain various Workday modules, including but not limited to Human Capital Management (HCM), Compensation and Advanced Compensation, Time & Absence, Benefits, Payroll.

  • Develop and implement system integrations between Workday and other external systems, ensuring data integrity and seamless information flow.

  • Conduct regular system audits to identify and address any configuration or data inconsistencies, and work towards continuous system improvement.

  • Provide end-user support, troubleshoot system issues, and deliver enablement to enhance Workday proficiency within the organization.

  • Stay up to date with the latest Workday releases, features, and industry best practices, and proactively recommend enhancements or optimizations to maximize system capabilities.

  • Collaborate with the IT team and external consultants, as needed, to support system upgrades, implementations, and integrations.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF YOU HAVE

  • A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

  • Proven experience working as a Workday Specialist/Inhouse Tech Consultant or in a similar role, with hands-on experience in configuring and administering Workday modules.

  • A deep understanding of Workday's architecture, functionality, and integration capabilities.

  • Strong knowledge of HR processes, regulations, and best practices.

  • Proficiency in Workday tools and technologies, including report writing, calculated fields, EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builder), and security administration.

  • An experience in developing and maintaining system integrations using Workday Integration Cloud Platform, APIs, and web services.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into effective system configurations.

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

  • A proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • Workday certifications (such as Workday HCM, Workday Integration, or other relevant certifications) will be a plus.

  • SAP HCM or Successfactors Knowledge is a plus

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

  • Employee shares program

  • 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners

  • 2 paid volunteering days a year

  • Hybrid working model with 60% (or more) remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration  

  • Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

  • 27 days of vacation a year to start

  • Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

  • Family services, including counseling and support

  • Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)

  • Mental health support and coaching available

Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us

Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.

Recruiter

Silvia Pizzoli

silvia.pizzoli@zalando.de

Please note that all applications from this job page must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via e-mail. Once reviewed, our recruiters will contact applicants via an official Zalando email address (@zalando.de).

In some cases we also work with a selection of headhunters and agencies to fill specific roles. Please note that neither Zalando nor our recruiting partners will ask for any kind of payment to apply for a job or attend an interview.

If you have any questions about our recruitment process, please take a look at our FAQ page.

About Zalando

It’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey to build the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce. Help us offer an inspiring and quality multi-brand shopping experience for fashion and lifestyle products to about 50 million active customers in 25 markets. Or be part of our logistic infrastructure, software or service capabilities to help brands and retailers run and scale their entire e-commerce business, on or off Zalando. Join our Zalando ecosystem, to enable positive change for the fashion and lifestyle industry. 

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