At a Glance
- Tasks: Own Workday functional areas and partner with stakeholders to enhance people processes.
- Company: Join a curious, collaborative international team that values learning and improvement.
- Benefits: Flexible work locations, supportive team culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a fun team that celebrates successes and thrives together.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping global people processes in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Relevant education, hands-on Workday experience, and a proactive, collaborative mindset.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We’re looking 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 configuration expertise with stakeholder collaboration, and you thrive in a team that values clarity, ownership, and business impact, this role is for you.
What your key responsibilities will be?
- Workday functional areas assigned based on your experience and interests
- Configuration, testing, and maintenance to ensure accurate business 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, and maintaining the report catalogue
- Collaboration with analytics to ensure data quality at the source
You will be part of a strong, international team 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 that great results happen 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 the Darwen UK office.
Who are you?
- Relevant business‑related education or equivalent practical experience
- Hands‑on Workday configuration experience
- Depth in at least one functional area (preferably Compensation) 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 stakeholders through a technical journey
- Having a one‑team mindset – contributing to shared ways of working and strong collaboration
- Preferably a Workday certification in a relevant functional area
People Technology Specialist (Workday) in Darwen employer: Hempel A/S
Hempel A/S is an excellent employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth within a supportive work culture. Located in Darwen, we offer competitive benefits, a collaborative environment, and opportunities for career advancement, making it a rewarding place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in payroll management.
