Workday HCM Specialist

This job will provide you with an opportunity to further your career alongside some of the best and most passionate technology experts from around the world in a leading company within the test, measurement and data analytics industry. You will be a strong contributor collaborating closely with colleagues from various business functions.

At HBK, we live up to our three values: Be True, Own It and Aim High. We believe in absolute integrity – it's how we win for stakeholders, the environment and each other. We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises – to ourselves and others. Finally, we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success.

The position

We are seeking an experienced Workday HCM Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4-6 years of experience in Workday HCM, with strong expertise in report writing, understanding of all the modules in Workday, specifically in time tracking, absence, compensation, talent & performance. This role requires a deep understanding of HR operations, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in English.

Key Responsibilities

Workday Configuration & Administration:

• Assist in the maintenance of Workday HCM modules, with a focus on Time Tracking
• Provide support for Business Process (BP) configurations to meet business requirements.
• Help ensure system optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvements

Report Writing & Data Analysis:

• Design and develop custom and ad-hoc reports in Workday, ensuring data accuracy and relevance.
• Analyze HR data and provide insights to support decision-making.

Workday Implementation & Enhancements:

• Support Workday enhancements and new feature releases, ensuring seamless deployment and adoption
• Collaborate with HR and IT teams to improve system functionality.

Stakeholder Management & Support:

• Act as a support resource for Workday HCM, providing guidance and support to HR teams.
• Partner with stakeholders across HR, Payroll, and IT to gather requirements and support system changes.

HR Operations & Compliance:

• Work closely with HR teams to ensure alignment between Workday configurations and HR policies/processes.
• Maintain compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 4-6 years of experience working with Workday HCM.
• Expertise in Report Writing, Time Tracking, and BP Configurations.
• Strong understanding of HR operations and workflows.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday certifications in relevant modules.
• Experience working in a global or enterprise environment.
• Knowledge of other Workday modules (e.g., Integrations, Compensation, Absence Management) is a plus.

Understanding of working practices in EU markets would be advantageous, incorporating an understanding of work schedules, impact on payroll, and working with Works Councils

We Offer 

Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK's employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.

One company – HBK

On 1 January 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With more than 3,500 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries, HBK is a leading player in the test and measurement area. For further info please visit

HBK is a division of Spectris plc, a UK-based productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company serving leading aerospace, automotive, medical, and other customers. Spectris plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.