Workday Time & Absence Consultant (German speaker)

Join us on a journey of endless possibilities At Strada , possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact. With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter. Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best. Learn more at www.stradaglobal.com As a Workday Functional Consultant, you will play a key role as part of an industry-leading team, helping to drive results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions within our Professional Services business group. Location is home-based with travel to client sites (up to 40%) Your impact as a WD Consultant Become a hands-on subject matter expert in the Workday product suite, specializing and deepening your skill set within the Workday Absence Management & Time Tracking functional areas Work closely with the client to understand (their post go-live) requirements and design, build, configure and test the Workday solution As a Functional Consultant play an important part in the training development of Junior Consultants Play an active role in your area of expertise, a point of reference for sharing knowledge and information with colleagues, collaborating to improve internal capability, including training and mentoring of new team members Build an excellent rapport with Professional Service clients, guiding and assisting them on getting the most from their Workday deployment Develop strong and trusting relationships with other members of the project team and management as well as external clients Bring insights from your product and industry knowledge, by being innovative and keeping well informed on HR and Financials business landscape Understand and apply Workday and Strada methodologies Contribute to Strada’s financial performance by delivering excellence to our clients and managing your work on several clients in parallel Your Skills and Qualifications should reflect our values and will include: Excellent oral and written communications skills – fully fluent English and German is a pre-requisite for this role Advanced analytical and functional skills evidenced by playing a role in projects or in a support environment Certified in Workday Absence Management and/or Time Tracking with previous Workday deployment experience Exposure to the maintenance and enhancement of HR Systems (post go-live) Consultancy experience of HR processes and/or worked within an HR Services team is desirable Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, a clear ability to ‘consult’ for and with your clients Experience of confidently managing stakeholders Evidence of collaboration and contribution in your previous work environments Ideally, experience working on multiple concurrent work assignments Ideally, experience playing a key role in virtual teams Ability to act with integrity Able to self-manage confidently, with good personal productivity and self-motivation At Strada, our values guide everything we do: Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed. Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right. Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more. Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions. Care About Our Work and Our People – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right. Benefits At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more. All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success. Diversity Policy Statement Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter. Authorization to work in the Employing Country To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada. Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers. We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units. .