HR Systems Expert (Workday)
INNIO
About the role
Work 50% in the office and 50% from home with flexible hours, managing HR systems operations and technology projects. Lead Workday implementations across modules, integrations, reporting, security, business processes, and issue resolution, while driving automation, digitization, and AI adoption. You need 6–8 years in HR systems, Workday HCM training certification plus relevant module training, and fluent written and spoken English.
The HR Systems Expert at INNIO ensures reliable and continuously improving HR systems and operations, with Workday at its core. Combining hands-on HRIS expertise with project leadership, the position manages daily system operations, optimizes processes, and coordinates enhancements, new functionality, automation, digitization, and AI adoption. It supports compliant, high-quality HR operations and improves the experience of employees, managers, and HR stakeholders.
At INNIO we offer you:
- Young & supportive team - in a fast-growing international business environment
- Learn & develop yourself - help you craft your career path with (INNIO learning, free language courses according to business needs
- Hybrid working - 50% Office, 50 % Home Office with flexible working hours
- Cafeteria package with various options - SZÉP Card, Cash option, Nursery & kindergarten support
- Medicover Spring White Package- from the first day of employment
- Easily accessible location - in the heart of the most vibrant campus area in Budapest (location: 13rd District, easy to approach by Metro Line 3)
- Take a break - Recharge your batteries with free coffee and tea selection in the kitchen area
- Live an active lifestyle – activate your AYCM pass
Your Responsibilities:
- Manage HR systems and operations projects from planning and prioritization through delivery and stakeholder communication.
- Lead the implementation of Workday functionality, modules, integrations, and enhancements.
- Partner with HR, IT, and vendors to define requirements, coordinate changes, support testing, and ensure successful implementation.
- Manage HR IT projects: plans, status updates, testing, process documentation, and training materials.
- Communicate and train HR teams, managers, and employees on relevant systems and processes.
- Identify and implement opportunities for HR in Artificial Intelligence adoption, automation, digitization, and process simplification to improve efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and user experience.
- Deliver process, system, automation, and operational improvements.
- Provide HR systems, Workday, and process improvement expertise for special projects.
- Maintain, administer, and continuously improve HR systems, primarily Workday.
- Ensure stable, reliable HR systems that effectively support business and HR needs.
- Maintain high standards of data quality, security, GDPR compliance, and internal controls.
- Partner with HR stakeholders to standardize and optimize operational processes.
- Foster continuous improvement, accountability, service orientation, and operational excellence.
Your Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field.
- Workday training certification in HCM and further HR modules (e.g. compensation, reporting and analytics, talent, Adaptive, Peakon, etc)
- Fluent English, written and spoken.
- 6-8 years of experience in HR systems, including substantial hands-on experience with Workday.
- Hands-on Workday experience across system configuration and maintenance, data management, reporting, security, business processes, and issue resolution.
- Proven experience leading HR systems, process improvement, implementation, or operational excellence projects.
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead HR systems and operations projects from planning and prioritization through execution, delivery, and stakeholder communication.
- Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements, automation, and digital solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Accurate, reliable, and detail-oriented working style.
- Ability to self-manage and prioritize a high-volume workload.
- Strong customer service orientation with a high level of responsiveness.
- Proven ability to handle confidential data with sensitivity and discretion.
- Strong communication skills in an international environment.
Job specific knowledge:
- HR systems and HR processes knowledge
- Strong knowledge of Workday configuration, reporting, security, business processes, integrations, and their application across core HR operations.
- Data quality management and compliance awareness
- Process improvement and automation
- Project management methods and stakeholder coordination
- Basic knowledge of labor law concepts and HR processes