Workday HCM Configuration Specialist

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting Workday HCM.
• Hands-on experience with Workday configuration and business process management.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and employee lifecycle management.
• Experience creating custom reports, calculated fields, and dashboards.
• Knowledge of Workday security configuration.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Workday Administration & Support:

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Workday HCM and related modules.
• Configure and maintain Workday business processes, organizational structures, security roles, and system settings.
• Manage system updates, enhancements, and feature releases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Workday-related issues in a timely manner.
• Provide ongoing system support to HR, managers, and employees.

Configuration & Optimization:

• Configure and maintain Core HCM, Staffing Models, Job Profiles, Organizations, Positions, Supervisory Organizations, Compensation structures.
• Evaluate existing processes and recommend system improvements and automation opportunities.
• Participate in Workday implementation, optimization, and transformation projects.

Testing & Release Management:

• Review Workday biannual releases and assess business impact.
• Create and execute unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) plans.
• Coordinate deployment of system enhancements and new functionality.
• Document configuration changes and testing results.

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to mitigate bias and ensure compliance with laws. Candidates can request human review where permitted by law.