WorkDay Solutions Specialist

MEERAB GROUP; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rabobank is seeking a Workday Solution Specialist to translate business needs into effective Workday solutions while safeguarding the integrity of the global design. You will work in an Agile and DevOps environment with HR, IT, and other business domains to deliver enhancements and support continuous innovation.

You will optimize employee journeys related to performance, talent optimization, and other Workday capabilities, support testing and training, and help evolve Rabobank's HR technology

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on Workday configuration experience.
• Experience with Workday Core HCM.
• Experience with Performance Management.
• Experience with Talent Optimization (nice to have).
• Experience in complex international environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into sustainable and scalable Workday solutions.
• Design and configure Workday functionality in line with global standards and objectives.
• Assess impact of changes and validate Workday releases.
• Configure and maintain Workday HCM, Performance and Talent solutions.
• Provide clear solution recommendations with alternatives and trade-offs.
• Collaborate with global HR stakeholders to identify process improvements.
• Support testing, defect analysis and release deployment.
• Develop and maintain functional documentation and training materials.
• Deliver user support and knowledge transfer as required.
• Work with integration and technology teams to assess impacts on connected systems.

Skills

Workday configuration

Core HCM

Performance Management

Talent Optimization

Requirements translation

International environments

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Job description

As a Workday Solution Specialist, you will be responsible for translating business needs into effective Workday solutions while safeguarding the integrity of the global design. Working within an Agile and DevOps environment, you will collaborate closely with colleagues from HR, IT, and other business domains to deliver high-quality enhancements and support continuous innovation. You will play a key role in optimizing processes and employee journeys related to performance, talent optimization, and other Workday capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into sustainable and scalable Workday solutions.
• Design and configure Workday functionality in line with global standards, architecture principles, and business objectives.
• Assess the impact of proposed changes and validate new Workday releases.
• Configure and maintain solutions within Workday HCM, Performance, and Talent (Optimization).
• Provide clear solution recommendations, including alternatives, trade-offs, and implementation considerations.
• Collaborate with global and local HR stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and optimization.
• Support testing activities, defect analysis, and release deployment.
• Develop and maintain functional documentation and knowledge materials.
• Deliver user support, knowledge transfer, and training where required.
• Work closely with integration and technology teams to assess impacts on connected systems and processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the evolution of Rabobank's global HR technology landscape.

Examples of Your Work

• Improving employee, manager, and HR user journeys across Workday.
• Designing and implementing enhancements within the Talent & Performance domain.
• Optimizing Workday configurations to increase automation, data quality, and user experience.
• Evaluating new Workday functionality and advising on adoption within the global template.
• Collaborating with Product Owners, HR experts, and fellow specialists to deliver innovative HR solutions.

What You Bring

Required Experience

• At least 5 years of hands-on Workday configuration experience.
• Proven expertise in the following areas:
• Workday Core HCM
• Performance Management
• Talent Optimization (not mandatory, but a big plus).
• Experience translating business requirements into practical system solutions.
• Experience working in complex international environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding of HR processes, policies, and employee lifecycle management.
• Experience working within Agile and DevOps delivery models.
• Familiarity with Workday release management, testing, and change implementation.
• A strong quality mindset with attention to detail.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Competencies

You are a proactive and collaborative professional who enjoys working in multidisciplinary teams while taking ownership of your own deliverables. You combine technical expertise with a customer-focused mindset and are able to navigate a dynamic international environment.