Are you ready for your next Workday mission?

Jens Kuhn; Oslo fylke; Hybrid; NOK 750,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid setup

Remote work option

Job summary

Jens Kuhn seeks an experienced Workday Solution Specialist / HRIS Consultant for a 6-month contract. Remote option with Oslo office available.

You will configure, maintain, and extend our Workday platform, driving key HR processes and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization. You bring 4–6+ years in Workday configuration or HRIS roles, deep expertise in HCM, Talent, Performance, Compensation, and Reporting, plus strong integration and data governance skills.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years in Workday configuration or HRIS roles, including end-to-end HR review cycles.
• Experience with HCM, Talent & Performance, Compensation and Advanced Reporting.
• Solid understanding of integration tools (EIB, Core Connectors, APIs, XML/XSLT) and data discipline.
• Deep understanding of HR lifecycle, org structures, and cross-border HR variations.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and develop the Workday platform across core HCM, security, reports, and integrations.
• Own and drive annual HR cycles (performance reviews, compensation, goal setting, succession planning) and produce dashboards for HR leadership.
• Manage security (role-based access) and data protection (GDPR compliance).
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and business partners; create user guides and deliver trainings.

Skills

Workday configuration

HRIS

HCM

Talent & Performance

Compensation

Advanced Reporting

Integrations

Data governance

GDPR compliance

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Tools

EIB

Core Connectors

Workday Studio

Workday Extend

Job description

Workday Solution Specialist / HRIS Consultant (6-Month Contract)

Duration: 6 months (November 1 - April 30)

Location: Remote (or office in Oslo)

Allocation: 100%

We are seeking an experienced Workday Solution Specialist / HRIS Consultant for a 6-month contract starting November 1st. In this role, you will take overall responsibility for configuring, maintaining, and developing our Workday platform, as well as driving key HR processes and collaborating closely with stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Workday Configuration & Integrations:
  • Configure and maintain core HCM functionality (business processes, security groups, calculated fields, custom reports, etc.).
  • Build and maintain integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio/Extend) with payroll, IT/IDM, recruiting, and finance.
  • Manage Workday release cycles (regression testing, feature reviews) and maintain data governance and data quality standards.
• Process Ownership & Delivery:
  • Configure, own, and drive annual HR cycles (performance reviews, compensation review, goal setting, and talent/succession planning).
  • Build cycle timelines, status reporting, and dashboards for HR leadership while handling live exceptions.
• Governance & Security:
  • Manage role-based access control and segregation of duties (SoD), and perform periodic access reviews.
  • Ensure compliance with GDPR and local data protection regulations.
• Stakeholder & Change Management:
  • Act as the bridge between HR, IT, and the broader business.
  • Develop user guides, deliver training, and coordinate with international HR partners.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 4-6+ years in Workday configuration or HRIS roles, including end-to-end experience running annual HR review cycles.
• Deep Workday Expertise: Strong hands-on knowledge of HCM, Talent & Performance , Compensation , and Advanced Reporting .
• Integrations & Data: Solid understanding of integration tools (EIB, Core Connectors, APIs, XML/XSLT) and strong data discipline.
• Process & Business Acumen: Deep understanding of the HR lifecycle, organizational structures, and cross-border HR/legal variations.
• Key Attributes: Self-driven with strong execution capabilities, highly structured, and able to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical teams.

Nice to Have:

• Workday certifications (HCM, Reporting, Talent, Integrations).
• Experience with Workday Extend, Prism Analytics, or Peakon.
• Experience working in multi-country or matrix organizations.

What We Offer

• An exciting and key consultancy role in a high-performing professional environment.
• High level of autonomy and the opportunity to make a direct impact on our HR processes.
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid setup).

Start Date: November 1st