Workday Specialist

MACEE; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rabobank is seeking an experienced Workday Solution Specialist to strengthen the agile delivery of Performance and Talent journeys across the global HR systems. You will translate business needs into scalable Workday solutions and collaborate with HR, IT, and business partners.

Join a global team devoted to delivering user-friendly HR technology, maintaining the Workday environment, and driving continuous improvement for employees, managers, and HR professionals worldwide.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on Workday configuration experience.
• Experience with Performance Management and Talent Optimisation is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in agile/DevOps delivery models.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.
• Design and configure Workday functionality aligned with global standards.
• Assess impact of changes and validate new Workday releases.
• Configure and maintain Workday HCM, Performance, and Talent Optimisation modules.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and other stakeholders to optimize processes.
• Support testing, defect analysis, and release deployment.
• Develop functional documentation and training materials.
• Deliver user support and knowledge transfer as needed.
• Work with integration teams to assess impacts on connected systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Rabobank's HR tech landscape.

Skills

Workday configuration

Performance Management

Talent Optimisation

Agile & DevOps

Global / international experience

Stakeholder management

English communication

Tools

Workday Core HCM

Job description

Only candidates with Dutch Residency will be considered

Job Description

Rabobank operates in a fast-evolving environment. Within Tech4HR, the Global HR Systems domain oversees the development and upkeep of HR systems, aiming to deliver an excellent employee experience for all 43,000 staff members worldwide. To achieve this goal, Rabobank has upgraded its HR infrastructure by launching Workday in 2019 as a unified global solution and continues to streamline and enhance its HR technology landscape.

Global HR Systems is responsible for the tech delivery in one of our CHRO Tribes: Tribe People & Performance. We are looking for an experienced Workday Solution Specialist with strong skills in the Performance & Talent modules of Workday, to strengthen the agile delivery teams responsible for Performance and Talent journeys. In this role, you will help shape, maintain, and continuously improve Rabobank's Workday environment, ensuring scalable, user-friendly, and future-proof solutions for employees, managers, and HR professionals across the globe.

Your Impact

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 optimisation, and other Workday capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse 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 (Optimisation).
• 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 Optimisation (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.

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.

You bring:

• The ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
• A structured and quality-driven approach to work.
• A collaborative attitude and a passion for teamwork.
• Resilience and adaptability in a changing environment.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

What You'll Join

You will become part of Rabobank's Global HR Systems organization, where technology and HR come together to create seamless employee experiences. Together with a team of product specialists, engineers, and HR experts, you will help shape the future of HR technology at Rabobank and contibute to solutions that make a difference for thousands of employees worldwide.

Growing a better world together starts with empowered employees- and Workday plays a vital role in making that possible.