Lead Workday Specialist

About the role

The is a pivotal role within the People Technology Team, where you will own the strategic oversight and technical integrity of critical HR and financial applications. You are responsible for the end-to-end management of Workday HCM modules and Greenhouse, ensuring these systems operate seamlessly to support the entire N26 workforce. This position requires you to act as a technical owner, driving enhancements and maintaining system performance that directly impacts employee experience and operational efficiency. You will leverage your expertise to design solutions, gather detailed requirements, and serve as the indispensable subject matter expert for all recruitment and HR tooling. The role demands a proactive approach to support, where your technical guidance shapes the future of how HR and Finance teams interact with their technology. You will be the central figure ensuring that system operations remain robust, compliant, and aligned with evolving business objectives. Ultimately, this is a role for a strategic partner who safeguards the reliability of core systems while enabling innovation across the organization.

Key facts

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Location: Germany

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Engagement: Full-time

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Compensation: 65,000 EUR

What you'll do

• Orchestrate the end-to-end management and maintenance of N26's Workday HCM and Greenhouse environments, ensuring optimal function and alignment with business objectives.
• Install, implement, modify, and upgrade software applications and system modules to respond dynamically to shifting business demands and technological advancements.
• Provide authoritative technical support and advanced troubleshooting for Workday, guiding HR and FIN stakeholders through complex issues with decisive solutions.
• Analyze intricate business requirements and translate them into technical enhancements, implementing solutions that streamline processes and eliminate operational friction.
• Configure and manage system permissions, access controls, and personalization settings to guarantee data integrity, user compliance, and adherence to legislative standards.
• Program custom functions and develop sophisticated documentation, including automated queries, filters, macros, and reports, to support strategic decision-making.
• Act as the primary liaison between HR, Finance, information services, external vendors, and stakeholders to oversee database design and implementation projects from conception to execution.
• Compile and acquire complex data reports, summaries, and logs for senior leadership, distilling technical data into actionable business intelligence.
• Ensure all system operations strictly comply with data security and privacy protocols, safeguarding sensitive organizational and employee information.
• Maintain a forward-looking perspective by monitoring trends in data management, security, HR technology, and HRIS/ERP applications to future-proof system capabilities.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree as a foundational academic qualification for this position.
• Bring more than eight years of hands-on, practical experience specifically with Workday to demonstrate deep technical proficiency.
• Demonstrate eight or more years of business experience working within Workday teams, either in finance or people departments, with a solid understanding of processes and data management.
• Possess a clear and comprehensive understanding of Workday system administration, including new configuration, ongoing maintenance, and complex troubleshooting.
• Have proven experience working with both people and finance modules inside Workday environments, showcasing versatility across HR and financial systems.
• Exhibit familiarity with integrations and Workday Studio, highlighting your ability to manage complex system interactions and customizations.
• Show comfort with Agile ways of working and using Jira, ensuring you can thrive in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.
• Apply process design skills rigorously to improve workflows and solve operational gaps, contributing to continuous system optimization.
• Manage data administration, system configuration, and complex report compilation tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Stay current on security trends, data management practices, and evolutions in HR technology to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of industry standards.

Practical notes

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