Senior HR Workday Systems Consultant

Assignment to lead Workday HCM implementations across new European markets for an international biopharma organisation. Profile of the suitable interim professional: Extensive hands-on experience configuring, implementing and supporting Workday HCM within an international organisation. Track record of personally delivering Workday country implementations, ideally in several European countries. Solid knowledge of Workday Core HCM configuration. Familiarity with other Workday modules, including Absence, Recruiting, Onboarding, Compensation, Talent & Performance and Time Tracking.

Knowledge of European HR regulations, absence rules, working schedules and payroll-related data. Insight into Workday reporting, security, integrations and dependencies between modules. Familiarity with European HR processes and GDPR requirements. Ability to independently design, set up, debug and test Workday solutions. Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong skills in stakeholder management and communication. Fluent in English. Beoogd resultaat (doelen, taken en verantwoordelijkheden): Lead hands-on Workday deployments in new European countries.

Set up Core HCM elements such as organisational structures, staffing models, job profiles, compensation and business processes. Configure country-specific items including absence plans, holiday calendars, work schedules and employee classifications. Translate local HR and payroll needs into Workday configurations that still meet global standards. Oversee cross-module dependencies covering business processes, security, reporting and integrations. Coordinate functional and end-to-end tests, data migration, cutover, go-live and the support period that follows.

Keep business process rules, workflows, supervisory organisations, calculated fields and reports up to date. Resolve complex Workday issues and propose system enhancements. Work together with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT and external implementation partners. Advise on system design, configuration and optimisation as a trusted Workday expert. Build reusable configurations and documentation for future rollouts.