Workday Systems Specialist

Focus on WD; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading FMCG organisation is seeking a Workday Systems Specialist in Hamburg to manage day-to-day Workday administration. You will collaborate with partners for integrations and drive continuous improvement. The role requires solid Workday experience, strong reporting capabilities, and fluency in both German and English. Office presence is needed three days a week. This fixed-term contract position offers a salary between €70,000 and €80,000 plus a retention bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience as Workday administrator or system owner.
• Ability to support global HR users effectively.
• Willingness to be on site in Hamburg three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day Workday administration across various modules.
• Build and refine reports, and support HR users globally.
• Collaborate with external implementation partners for integrations.

Skills

Solid Workday experience

Strong reporting and data analysis capability

Stakeholder management skills

Fluent German

Fluent English

Job description

Workday Recruitment Consultant at Focus on WD (Part of Focus Cloud Group)

Job Details

• Title: Workday Systems Specialist (18-month FTC, Parental Leave Cover)
• Location: Hamburg (3 days/week in office)
• Salary: €70,000–80,000 + end-of-assignment retention bonus
• Type: Fixed-Term Contract (18 months)

Why Join

• Shape and manage Workday globally for a market-leading FMCG organisation operating across 26 countries
• Influence how 3,500+ colleagues use Workday and drive data-led HR initiatives in a central system owner role

About the Role

• Own day-to-day Workday administration (configuration, maintenance, support) across HCM, Recruiting, Talent/Performance, Absence, and Time Tracking
• Build and refine reports, support HR users globally, and drive continuous process improvement
• Balance operational requests with hands‑on optimisation projects—no siloed tasks, direct business impact
• Collaborate with external implementation and support partners for complex integrations and advanced technical topics

Must-Have Experience

• Solid Workday experience as an administrator or system owner (not just an end user)
• Strong reporting and data analysis capability within Workday
• Proven stakeholder management skills and a service‑oriented mindset supporting international HR users
• Fluent German and English (verbal and written)
• Willingness to be on site in Hamburg three days per week

Nice-to-Have

• Experience across multiple Workday modules (Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent/Performance, Absence, Time Tracking)
• Exposure to global HRIS support across multiple countries or regions
• Ability to work flexibly and learn new modules or technologies quickly
• Spanish or Portuguese is a plus due to Americas/APAC coverage

Additional Information

• Seniority Level: Not Applicable
• Employment Type: Contract
• Job Function: Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing