Senior Workday Specialist

Basic Fit International B.V.; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited access to GoodHabitz and LinkedIn Learning

Career growth opportunities

Free access to gym at HQ

Informal and international work culture

Job summary

Basic Fit International B.V. is seeking a Senior Workday Specialist to play a key role in shaping the Workday platform. This position involves critical configuration and technical ownership in a rapidly growing fitness company with 4.7 million members across 6 countries.

You will work closely with HR, IT, and Finance, leading integration efforts and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have over 7 years of Workday experience and strong communication skills. The role promotes a culture of continuous improvement and offers excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands‑on Workday experience in a senior HRIS, Workday Consultant, or Techno‑Functional role.
• Strong expertise in Core HCM, Time Tracking/Attendance, Reporting & analytics.
• Experience in an international, multi‑country environment.

Responsibilities

• Configure Core HCM, supervise job structures and business processes.
• Lead Time Tracking/Attendance configuration and optimisation.
• Take ownership of Workday integrations including design and testing.
• Design and maintain advanced reports and dashboards.
• Lead Workday release cycles and communicate changes to stakeholders.

Skills

Workday configuration & architecture

Time Tracking/Attendance

Integrations & technical ownership

Reporting & analytics

Stakeholder collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Do you want to play a key role in shaping and scaling Workday in one of Europe’s fastest-growing fitness companies? Are you a hands‑on Workday expert who thrives at the intersection of HR, IT, and data, and ready to take real ownership in a complex, international environment?

At Basic‑Fit, technology drives how we grow. With 4.7million members and 1,650+ clubs across 6 countries, we are strengthening our HR technology landscape to keep up with our ambitions. As our Senior Workday Specialist, you’ll be the technical authority on our Workday platform and the go‑to sparring partner for HR, IT, Payroll, and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Workday configuration & architecture: own and configure Core HCM, including supervisory organisations, job structures, business processes, condition rules, validations, and eligibility logic
• Time & Absence: lead configuration and optimisation of Time Tracking/Attendance, Absence and Scheduling – including accruals, calendars, rules, time entry, approvals, and audits
• Integrations & technical ownership: take end‑to‑end ownership of Workday integrations (EIBs, Core Connectors, APIs, and where applicable Workday Studio), including requirements, design, testing, monitoring, and issue resolution
• Reporting, data & security: design and maintain advanced reports and dashboards; manage data quality and root‑cause analysis; configure and maintain Workday security in line with compliance and least‑privilege principles
• Release management: lead Workday release cycles – assess impact, coordinate testing, document changes, and communicate clearly with stakeholders
• Continuous improvement: proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual work, and improve the user experience for HR and employees alike
• Stakeholder collaboration: act as a senior sparring partner for HR, IT, Payroll, Finance, and external partners – challenging requirements constructively and translating them into best‑practice solutions

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands‑on Workday experience in a senior HRIS, Workday Consultant, or Techno‑Functional role (in‑house and/or consultancy)
• Strong, proven expertise in Core HCM, Time Tracking/Attendance, Absence, Scheduling, Reporting & analytics, and Integrations (functional + technical)
• Solid understanding of the Workday Business Process Framework and Security model
• Experience in an international, multi‑country environment
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Fluent in English (Dutch, French, Spanish, or German is a plus)

Benefits

• Learning & Development: unlimited access to GoodHabitz and LinkedIn Learning
• Career Growth: plenty of opportunities for professional and personal development
• Work Culture: informal, international, and down‑to‑earth environment – 4 days in the office, 1 day from home
• Innovation: your expertise contributes directly to strategic HR technology decisions
• Fitness: free access to our gym at HQ