Senior Workday Configuration Specialist (Recruiting & Talent )

MSD

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the HR Technology team as a Senior Specialist focused on configuring and supporting Global Talent Acquisition (GTA) and Talent Management solutions. The role operates in a complex, matrixed environment, assessing business requests and supporting performance across a global technology stack that includes Workday, Phenom People, Ajinga, SHL, and other systems.

The position configures Workday Recruiting and Talent modules; supports third-party talent acquisition systems, including Phenom People and Ajinga, with light configuration and testing alongside vendor teams; and assesses and manages business requests, recommending technical solutions to improve HR and HRIS processes. It collaborates with HR Technology Process and Solutions leads, Global Centers of Excellence (COEs), and Operations Teams, and applies technical expertise to resolve complex business problems independently and with others.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in HRIS, IT, or HR Operations with a bachelor's degree, or at least 6 years of experience with a high school diploma.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Workday Global Talent Acquisition/Recruiting and/or Talent Management.
• Experience translating end-user business requirements into technical system functionality.
• At least 2 years leading or executing technology User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and end-to-end system testing.
• Demonstrated understanding of data privacy principles and practices.
• Experience leading projects in deadline-driven, fast-paced environments, both as an individual contributor and as a team member.
• Experience managing multiple high-priority projects or tasks.
• Experience presenting system capabilities and technical solutions to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated analytical skills in resolving complex business problems.
• Experience in business process analysis and identifying HRIS improvements.
• Fluent English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of related Workday modules, including HCM, Compensation, and Security.
• Experience with Phenom People and/or AJINGA platforms.
• Knowledge of Workday report writing.
• Knowledge of China PIPL laws.
• Familiarity with HiredScore or other AI-powered recruitment tools.
• Experience acting as a change agent and leading others through organizational or system changes.

Responsibilities

• Configure the Workday application, focusing on Recruiting and Talent modules.
• Support third-party talent acquisition systems, including Phenom People and Ajinga, and perform light configuration and testing with vendor teams.
• Support, assess, and manage new business requests, recommending alternative technical solutions to improve HR and HRIS processes.
• Partner with HR Technology Process and Solutions leads, Global Centers of Excellence (COEs), and Operations Teams.
• Apply technical expertise to resolve complex business problems independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Professional learning and growth opportunities within the company globally.
• Hybrid working model and flexible role pattern.
• Pension and health insurance contributions.
• Internal reward system and referral program.
• Five weeks of annual leave, five sick days, and 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually.
• 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities.
• 12 weeks of parental contribution.
• Cafeteria for tax-free benefits, with choices including meal vouchers, sport, culture, health, and travel.
• Multisport Card.
• Discount programs, including Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, and Foodora.
• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone.
• Garage parking for drivers or showers for bikers.
• Competitive salary and incentive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior