Workday Expert

Posted 11 November 2025
SalaryNegotiable
Location
Job type Contract
DisciplineIT
ReferenceBBBH8152_1762876280

Job description

Job Title: Workday Expert
Location: Ireland-Remote
Job Type: Contract-US Shift

Client Overview
Our client is a major financial agency of the United Nations, and an international financial institution funded by 191 member countries, with headquarters in Washington, D.C

Qualifications:

  • Provide functional and configuration support across key Workday areas, including Core HCM, Core Compensation, Recruiting, Learning, Talent, and Workforce Planning.

  • Lead the design, configuration, testing, and implementation of new Workday projects, features, and enhancements, ensuring alignment with business and governance standards.

  • Gather and analyze requirements from stakeholders (e.g., HR, Finance, IT, external vendors) and translate them into effective system designs and documentation.

  • Develop and maintain business process documentation, test plans, and functional design materials that support auditability and continuous improvement.

  • Manage data operations, including data loads, audits, and mass updates using EIBs, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with Fund data governance standards.

  • Deliver insightful reporting and dashboards on system usage, adoption, and key HR metrics to support decision-making.

  • Support user enablement and training, communicating technical concepts in clear, accessible language to promote adoption and proficiency.

  • Participate in Workday releases and upgrades, assessing new features, testing configurations, and implementing changes that enhance system value.

  • Leverage Workday AI capabilities-including generative AI, skill-based recommendations, and automation use cases-to drive innovation and efficiency.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • At least four years of experience providing technical or functional support in Workday HCM, with hands-on involvement in at least three of the following areas: Core HCM, Core Compensation, Talent, Learning, Recruiting, and/or Adaptive Planning.

  • Proven experience with EIBs, data loads, and data migrations across implementation or optimization projects.

  • Demonstrated capability configuring and deploying Workday business processes, security roles, calculated fields, and reports, ensuring alignment with HR policies and compliance standards.

  • Familiarity with Workday AI features, including generative AI, Skills Cloud, and AI-driven recommendations.

  • Workday Certifications (Implementer or Workday Pro) in at least two Workday areas preferred.

  • Strong understanding of HR functions, policies, processes, and regulatory requirements, with ability to translate business needs into effective system configurations.

  • Experience with application setup, testing, user training, and production support, collaborating effectively with HR and IT stakeholders.

  • Displays in-depth knowledge of Workday technology, business processes, and platform capabilities, with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

  • Works independently, applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve issues proactively.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results under tight timelines.



If you are interested in this role or would like to discuss further, please call Nidhi on +353 1 645 5244 or email [email protected].

Candidate must have valid visa to work in Ireland (Stamp 1G/Stamp 4/EU Passport)