Workday HCM Functional Lead (m/f/d)

The Functional Lead is a pivotal role in our Workday-enabled HR Transformation programs. In this position, you will advise clients on HR, IT, Workday, and industry best practices, oversee the overall functional architecture, orchestrate tailored solutions, and guide organizations through successful go-lives with enhanced capabilities.

You will drive functional strategy and key decisions in close collaboration with both internal and client-side Project Managers and Technical Leads. Depending on the project scope and complexity, you may also step into specialized Workday lead roles, such as Core HCM or Core Compensation Lead.

Your Responsibilities

• Stream Leadership: Lead the functional Workday HCM streams across all project phases (plan, design, build, test, deploy, hypercare).
• Workshops & Design: Lead client workshops to gather functional requirements, define to-be processes and roles, and establish global design principles.
• Solution Advisory: Translate business requirements into Workday configurations while advising clients on technical capabilities and local/industry-specific needs.
• Flexible Role Execution: Depending on project size, step into additional roles (e.g., Project Lead, Core HCM Lead, Core Compensation Lead) and mentor assigned Support Consultants.
• Team & Quality Management: Manage internal and client team members (onsite, nearshore, offshore) and oversee all testing activities (SIT, UAT, Parallel Payroll) through sign-off.
• Go-Live & Support: Guide clients through release management, governance, and post-go-live support.
• Business Development: Support leadership in (pre-)sales activities (scoping, estimates, proposals, presentations) and contribute to growing our HR Solutions portfolio.

What You Bring

• Experience: 3–5 years of Workday HCM experience within a consulting environment.
• Certifications: Certified in Workday HCM; additional certifications are a plus (e.g., Core Compensation, Reporting & Analytics, Security, Talent & Performance, Recruiting, Project Management).
• Consulting Skills: Strong client advisory skills across different organizational levels and proven expertise in leading workshops.
• Project Track Record: Experience with multi-industry and multi-country implementations.
• Languages: Professional fluency (C1) in both English and German.

What We Offer

• Attractive Benefits: Thanks to flexible benefit modules, you can customize your own perks package (e.g., converting salary and vacation days). You also receive extra compensation for client project work and can take advantage of our company pension scheme (including capital-forming benefits /VWL).
• Extensive Professional Development: To support your personal growth, we provide a wide range of in-house training programs, access to Udemy as an e-learning platform, and external training opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: We love working together in our modern offices, but we also offer a hybrid work model. With 30 days of paid vacation, an extra cultural day off, flexible working hours, options to reduce working time, and sabbatical opportunities, we prioritize well-earned rest for our team.
• Workation: To give you the everyday flexibility you need, you can work up to four weeks per year from other EU countries.
• Randstad Digital Budget: As individual as you are: your monthly €25 Randstad Digital Budget can be used however suits you best—such as for IT equipment, fitness, travel expenses, or lunch.
• IT Community: Through our internal Practice Groups, Coding Dojos, and Communities of Practice (CoPs), you can network from day one while building and sharing your knowledge.
• Health & Well-being: From our company health insurance with strong supplementary benefits and bike leasing to team runs and fitness offers: we invest in your well-being to keep you fit.
• Company Events & Social Groups: Experience our great team spirit not just during daily work, but also through leisure activities and numerous team and company events in great locations.