IT Workday Specialist (m/f/d)

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IT Workday Specialist (m/f/d)

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Your Responsibilities

As a Workday HC IT Expert, you will be responsible for shaping and driving our global Human Capital (HC) system landscape. You will work closely with global HR stakeholders and cross-functional IT teams to implement, enhance, and support Workday across all Advantest regions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an international environment, enjoys complex problem-solving, and brings deep Workday experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead global implementations, enhancements, and optimization initiatives for Workday HC modules.
• Translate global HR business requirements into functional Workday solutions and system configurations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Workday HC across all regions, ensuring consistency, compliance, and system integrity.
• Collaborate with global HR and cross-functional teams to support business processes, integrations, and reporting needs.
• Manage Workday releases, system upgrades, and roadmap planning.
• Provide high-level troubleshooting support for complex issues and coordinate resolution with global teams and external partners.
• Maintain documentation, test scripts, training materials, and process maps.
• Support global HR transformation efforts, ensuring strong alignment between business needs and system capabilities.
• Partner with IT Security and Compliance to ensure Workday adheres to global privacy and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Workday Implementation & Optimization
• Lead and support end to end Workday HC module implementations, enhancements, and rollouts in a global enterprise environment.
• Translate global HR business requirements into scalable Workday configurations and solutions.
• Manage system upgrades, new feature releases, and roadmap planning for HR applications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and enhance user experience.

Global System Ownership
• Act as a subject matter expert for Workday HC across all global regions.
• Ensure system design adheres to global standards while meeting local regulatory requirements.
• Oversee Workday data integrity, security, and compliance across multiple regions and business units.
• Collaborate with global Workday tenants, ensuring alignment across time zones and functional teams.

Stakeholder Engagement & Support
• Partner closely with HR, Payroll, IT Security, and Finance teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Provide expert-level support for complex inquiries, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Facilitate cross functional workshops, system demos, and end user training sessions.
• Maintain strong relationships with external consultants, vendors, and implementation partners.

Project & Change Management
• Lead and participate in global HR IT projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Prepare documentation, process maps, test scripts, and cutover plans.
• Support change management activities, communication, and adoption strategies for end users.
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Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Informatics, HR Systems, or equivalent field.
• Workday certifications are an advantage.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Workday, including configuration of core HC modules (Core HR, Absence, Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Reporting).
• Proven experience implementing Workday in a global enterprise environment and supporting multi-country deployments.
• Strong understanding of HR business processes and global HR operating models.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones and cultures.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project coordination capabilities.

Our offer

Flexibility Benefits Development Fitness Security

Flexible and trust-based working hours, 30 vacation days + option for additional vacation days, mobile working, individual part-time models and programs for extended periods of absence

Attractive salary, share in Advantest´s success through our exceptionally appealing bonus program as well as numerous subsidies, discounts and offerings (e.g. bike leasing)

Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions

Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) as well as health days

Attractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situations

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Take your next career step with us! Apply now, preferably via our online application tool.
If you have any questions, Ann-Kathrin Rupp will be happy to answer them at
+49 (0) 7031.204.8022

For further information visit: www.advantest-career.de