Senior Workday Recruiting & Talent Technology Specialist

Job Description

About the Role

Join our HR Technology team as a Senior Specialist focused on the configuration and support of Global Talent Acquisition (GTA) and Talent Management solutions. You will work within a complex, matrixed environment to assess business requests and drive performance across our global technology stack, including Workday, Phenom People, and Ajinga.

What You Will Do

• System Configuration: Execute heavy configuration within the Workday application, specifically focusing on Recruiting and Talent modules.

• Vendor Management: Support and configure third-party talent acquisition systems, including Phenom People and Ajinga.

• Demand Management: Support, assess, and manage new business requests, recommending alternative technical solutions to improve HR/HRIS processes.

• Collaboration: Partner closely with HR Technology Process and Solutions leads, Global Centers of Excellence (COEs), and Operations Teams.

• Technical Troubleshooting: Apply technical expertise to resolve complex business problems independently and collaboratively.

Required Qualifications

• Experience/Education: Minimum 4 years of experience in HRIS, IT, or HR Operations with a Bachelor's degree, OR minimum 6 years of experience with a High School diploma.

• Workday Configuration: Minimum 2 years hands on experience in Workday Global Talent Acquisition/Recruiting configuration.

• Requirements Engineering: Experience translating end-user business requirements into technical system functionality.

• Technology Testing: Minimum 2 years leading or executing technology User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and end-to-end system testing.

• Compliance: Demonstrated understanding of data privacy principles and practices.

• Project Leadership: Experience leading projects within deadline-driven, fast-paced environments.

• Environment:  Proven experience managing multiple high-priority projects in Projects:  Experience leading cross-functional projects both as an individual contributor and team member.

• Communication:  Proven Experience presenting system capabilities and technical solutions to stakeholders.

• Analysis:  Demonstrated experience utilizing analytical skills to resolve complex business problems.

• Process Improvement:  Proven experience in business process analysis and identifying HRIS improvements.

• Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Configuration: Minimum 1 year experience in Workday Talent Management configuration (e.g., Performance Cycles, Goal Setting).

• Cross-Functional Knowledge: Understanding of related Workday modules, including HCM and Compensation.

• Recruiting Ecosystems: Experience with Phenom People and/or AJINGA platforms.

• Reporting: Knowledge of Workday report writing.

• Regional Privacy: Knowledge of China PIPL laws.

• Advanced Talent Processes: Experience with core Talent Acquisition processes such as Job Applications, Assessments, and Background Checks.

• AI Familiarity: Familiarity with HiredScore or other AI-powered recruitment tools.

• Change Management: Experience acting as a change agent and leading others through organizational or system changes.

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Required Skills:

Business Process Analysis, Change Management, Demand Management, Logistics, Measurement Analysis, Portfolio, Programme, and Project Support, Process Improvements, Procurement, Program Management, Project Leadership, Recruiting, Report Writing, Requirements Engineering, Risk Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Talent Management, Technical Solutions, Vendor Management, Vendor Management Systems (VMS), Waterfall Model, Workday Talent Management

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Job Posting End Date:

04/20/2026

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