Workday HR IT Specialist – HCM & Compensation

CWS Business Services; Germany (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working – on-site, hybrid, or fully remote

Competitive benefits package

Growth and development opportunities

International environment

Modern work environment

Attractive compensation with annual bonus

Job summary

CWS Business Services is seeking a Workday HR IT Specialist to work on HCM and Compensation processes. You will prepare compensation management, analyze HR requirements, and provide support to international colleagues.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Workday HCM and a focus on business administration, HR, or IT. The role offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree with a focus on business administration, HR, IT, or a comparable qualification.
• Experience in implementing or evolving Workday HCM and Compensation.
• Ability to mediate between different stakeholder groups with clarity, diplomacy, and assertiveness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute compensation and goal management processes in Workday.
• Analyze and validate HR requirements, develop suitable solutions.
• Advise and train international colleagues with helpful documents and training.

Skills

Business administration

Human Resources

IT skills

Workday HCM

Experience with ERP systems

English proficiency

German language

Education

Degree in business administration, HR, IT or comparable

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

We are looking for a Workday HR IT Specialist – HCM & Compensation (m/f/d)

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and execute compensation and goal management processes in Workday.
• Analyze and validate HR requirements, develop suitable solutions, and implement them in Workday.
• Advise and train international colleagues, supporting them with helpful documents, training, and key user support.
• Create reports and perform mass uploads.
• Identify potential for process improvement (e.g., system updates or stakeholder feedback) and proactively suggest optimisations.
• Maintain the organisational structure and assign authorization roles to users.
• Ensure high data quality through regular exchange with local HR teams.

What You Bring

• Degree with a focus on business administration, HR, IT, or a comparable qualification.
• Experience in implementing or evolving Workday HCM and Compensation.
• Structured, solution‑oriented mindset and enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to mediate between different stakeholder groups with clarity, diplomacy, and assertiveness.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 or comparable solutions is desirable.
• Project‑related willingness to travel.
• Advanced English skills; German would be a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible working – on‑site, hybrid, or fully remote – with models adapted to individual needs.
• Competitive benefits package, including pension schemes, childcare support, bike leasing, employee events, and discounts with well‑known brands.
• Growth and development opportunities through continuous learning and upskilling.
• International environment with collaboration across countries and cultures.
• Modern work environment with digital tools and forward‑thinking systems.
• Attractive compensation with a competitive salary and an annual bonus.