Workday Specialist - Time & Absence

Maersk is a $30bn organization with 100,000 people that move 20% of the world’s trade, and the largest shipping and logistics company in the world. We are in the process of strengthening its development services organization with a focus on driving predictability, reduced cost of ownership across and lowering time to value of delivery.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Solution Engineer with a specific focus on Time and Attendance, Absence and Shift Scheduling Solutions. As an integral member of our People platform team, you will be instrumental in designing solutions for our frontline workers across our global footprint.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in Workday solutions, paired with an extensive understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of time and attendance systems. This position is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker who is prepared to leverage their expertise to drive our technology roadmap and enable our people to work more efficiently and effectively.

Job Description

• Design, develop, and implement Time and Attendance, Absence, and Shift Scheduling solutions on the Workday platform.
• Act as a coach for various Scrum teams, guiding them towards effective solution development within the people platform organization.
• Lead in design sessions to gather requirements and document key decisions
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate those needs into robust, scalable solutions.
• Conduct regular system audits and prepare for upgrades or patches, ensuring minimal impact on end-users.
• Evaluate and apply updates and enhancements, maintaining a thorough understanding of Workday system capabilities and trends.
• Participate in troubleshooting, triage, and resolution of user issues related to Time and Attendance and related systems.
• Support change management activities, including communication, training, and documentation.
• Continue to learn and develop as a consultant and Workday practitioner; share your knowledge

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in a global, fast-paced, agile environment.
• Extensive experience with Workday, particularly within Time and Attendance, Absence, and Shift Scheduling solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of HR processes and systems, with a focus on frontline solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and identify solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively coach teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Workday certification would be a plus.

The designation will be Software Engineer

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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