HRIS Expert (Workday)

What You'll Do:

We are looking for an experienced HRIS Expert to join our HRIS team in Barcelona. In this role, you will own the Compensation and Talent & Performance domains in Workday and partner with key stakeholders to translate people strategy and policies into relevant, user-friendly and scalable processes. Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Own the design, configuration and continuous improvement of Workday Advanced Compensation processes, including merit, bonus, equity and compensation review cycles, in partnership with Total Reward team.
• Own the design and continuous improvement of Workday Talent, Performance and Development processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, talent reviews, calibrations, feedback, IDPs and wellbeing initiatives.
• Translate evolving Compensation, Talent, Development and Performance strategies into practical Workday processes, workflows, reporting and solutions, including contributing to skills-based initiatives.
• Serve as the Workday subject matter expert for Compensation and Talent, advising stakeholders on configuration best practices, optimization opportunities, governance and scalable solutions.
• Lead functional delivery across discovery, solution design, configuration, UAT, release readiness and deployment, working closely with Workday AMS consultants and internal IT.
• Manage and oversee technical aspects of Workday, including eligibility rules, compensation structures, calculated fields, reports, business processes and security requirements, while assessing impacts across integrations and downstream systems.
• Own process documentation, functional governance and knowledge content, and support COEs with communications and guidance for managers, employees and People teams.
• Stay connected to the Workday ecosystem and proactively assess Workday releases and enhancements, while contributing to broader HRIS and Tech projects such as ERP changes, new entities and M&A.

Who You Are:

• Demonstrated experience in HR systems, HR Operations, Compensation and/or Talent
• You hold a Workday certification and have hands-on expertise in Workday Advanced Compensation and/or Talent & Performance.
• You have demonstrated experience configuring Workday and delivering implementation, enhancement or optimization projects.
• You have a good understanding of Workday integrations, reporting, security roles, business process configuration, releases and tenant management.
• You are experienced in process mapping, process optimization and automation
• You bring curiosity, sound judgement and adaptability: you stay informed about system innovations, avoid unnecessary complexity and are comfortable moving ambiguous topics forward.
• You have strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build alignment and influence across teams without formal authority.

We acknowledge that many candidates may not meet every single role requirement listed above. If your experience looks a little different from our requirements but you believe that you can still bring value to the role, we’d love to see your application!

What We Offer:

🏢 Ways of working – Our hybrid model blends home with in-office experiences, making space for both.
📈 Grow with us – Learning, mentorship & career development programs.
💪 Your wellbeing matters – Health benefits, wellness perks & mental health support.
🤝 A team that cares – Diverse, inclusive, and globally connected.
💸 Fair pay & perks – Attractive salary, with performance-based rewards and family-friendly policies, plus the potential for equity depending on role and level. Additional benefits may vary depending on the country where you work and the nature of your employment with Criteo.