People Technology Specialist (Workday)
We’relooking for a People Technology Specialist who wants to own Workday functional areas, partner closely with stakeholders, and help shape how our people processes run globally. If you enjoy combining configurationexpertisewith stakeholder collaboration, and you thrive in a team that values clarity, ownership, andbusiness impact, this role is for you.
Whatyour key responsibilities will be?
Workday functional areas assigned based on your experience and interests
Configuration, testing, and maintenance to ensureaccuratebusiness processes, security, and reporting
Running annual cycles (e.g., Talent Review, Annual Salary Review, Engagement) for your areas
Stakeholder partnership-understanding their processes and translating needs into sound system design
End‑to‑end project delivery-scoping, planning, communication, and execution
Change request handling-clarifying needs, assessing impact, designing solutions, testing, and rolling out
Team backbone tasks-support intake, documentation, andmaintainingthe report catalogue
Collaboration with analytics to ensure data quality at the source
You will be part ofastrong, internationalteam of 5 people and report to Head of People Technology & Analytics.We are a curious, collaborative team that loves learning, improving, and solving challenges together. We support each other, celebrate successes, and believe thatgreat resultshappen when talented people have fun and thrive as a team.You can be based in either our office in Kgs Lyngby in Denmark, our office in Gdansk or in theDarwenUK office.
Whoare you?
Relevantbusiness-relatededucation or equivalent practical experience
Hands‑onWorkday configurationexperience
Depth in at least one functional area(preferablyCompensation)and the ability to pick up new ones
Ability to run work as a structured project with clear stakeholder follow‑through
Simplicity‑first mindset-designing for the user and choosing the simplest solution that works
Proactive and advisory approach-guiding stakeholdersthrough a technical journey
Having a one‑team mindset-contributing to shared ways of working and strong collaboration
Preferably aWorkday certification in a relevant functional area
Doesthissoundlike amatch?
Pleasesubmityour CV and a short motivation letter via our career portal. We review applications on an ongoing basis. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Jeppe Rosenborg,Head of People Technology & AnalyticsonJEROS@hempel.com We will conduct interviews in August
Application due
2026-08-07
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Job Functions
Information Technology
Industry
Chemicals
At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.
We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.
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