Workday Analyst - EMEA Region

ALS Germany; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Flexible working hours

Structured onboarding

Personal development opportunities

Company pension plan

Capital-forming benefits

Job bike leasing

Employee discount platforms

Hansefit fitness program

EGYM Wellpass

Job summary

ALS Global is seeking a Workday Analyst to join our EMEA HR team, driving system enhancements and user adoption across Europe. The role combines technical acumen with stakeholder engagement to ensure efficient HR operations and a seamless employee experience.

You will partner on Workday configurations, testing, and training, with exposure to payroll integrations and global HR initiatives. Fluency in English is required; German knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of HR technology or HR operations experience.
• Strong analytical and testing capabilities.
• Experience with global HR systems and payroll integrations.
• Ability to train and support HR teams across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the global Workday project teams to align with EMEA requirements.
• Support configuration, testing, and maintenance of HR systems.
• Engage local stakeholders to promote adoption of HR technologies.
• Deliver training to HR teams and managers to improve proficiency.
• Coordinate with payroll providers and document processes.
• Develop end-user documentation and system guides.
• Facilitate testing during new releases and enhancements.
• Contribute to Europe regional HR process improvements.

Skills

Communication

English fluency

HR systems experience

Advanced Excel

Workday

Tools

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Oracle HCM

ADP payroll

Job description

ALS Global provides a broad range of testing and analytical services to a wide variety of end markets and industries around the globe. Listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, we continue to remain at the forefront of the testing services industry, building an enviable reputation. ALS has offices strategically located around the globe, with over 22,000 employees, in more than 450 laboratories and sites across Australia, Asia, North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The relevant ALS business across the Central Western Europe responsibility region consists of >AUD$180M revenues, across >20 sites and over 900 employees.

About the Role

We are seeking a Workday Analyst to join our EMEA HR team and support the continued enhancement and adoption of our global HR systems. This role combines strong technical acumen, analytical capability, and stakeholder engagement to ensure efficient HR operations and a seamless employee experience across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the global Workday project and operations teams to ensure alignment with EMEA requirements.
• Serve as a regional HR systems point of contact, supporting configuration, testing, and maintenance activities.
• Engage local stakeholders to cultivate a strong change network and promote adoption of new HR technologies.
• Adapt and deliver training to HR teams and managers to improve system proficiency and data accuracy.
• Support vendor management and coordinate with payroll providers (e.g., ADP or similar systems).
• Develop and maintain end-user documentation and system guides to support consistent processes.
• Facilitate testing and coordination across sites and teams during new releases and enhancements.
• Act as a key member of the Europe regional HR team, contributing to broader process improvement and alignment efforts.

Requirements

• Strong communicator, both written and spoken, with fluency in English (additional European languages a plus).
• Technical and HR systems experience, including:
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Workday (preferred), or experience with SAP SuccessFactors or Oracle HCM.
• Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP or equivalent.
• Experience in system testing, reporting, and training is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in vendor management, global team collaboration, and customer service delivery (e.g., shared services or help desk environment).
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a results‑oriented mindset.
• Working knowledge of German works councils and data protection requirements (e.g., GDPR).
• 2–4 years of experience in HR technology, HR operations, or a related analytical role.

What We Offer

• Time to Recharge: 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours
• Smooth Start & Growth: Structured onboarding and personalized development opportunities
• Health & Fitness: Company fitness programs (Hansefit + EGYM Wellpass), corporate health management
• Security & Support: Company pension plan, capital-forming benefits
• Exclusive Perks: Job bike leasing, access to employee discount platforms