HR Operations Specialist Workday DE/ENGMichael Page

Our client, a global pharma company in Basel city, is currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated HR Operations Specialist Workday DE/ENG that is able to start on short notice on a project until (minimum) May 2025. The company offers attractive working conditions with home office possibilities.

• Collaborating with the HRIS team to design ongoing enhancements and process improvements related to the employee life-cycle in Workday
• Managing people processes and data across Europe and new markets
• Working closely with the HR team, cross-functional teams such as IT, Finance, and Legal, and be a key player in designing and managing workflows supporting Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Total Rewards, and HR Business Partner activities
• Being responsible for ensuring that employee records are accurately compiled, reviewed, analyzed, submitted, and secured in Workday and related downstream systems
• Your role will be essential in the flow of information and process necessary to recruit, hire, and on-board new employees as well as maintain employees through their employee life-cycle
• Managing core HR processes including on-boarding, off-boarding, absence management, and benefit administration.
• Being responsible for creating new starter offer documentation and for processing all HR associated on-boarding activities
• Contributing to wider projects and initiatives within the HR Operations team

• Substantial, relevant experience in HR Operations in EMEA, with a deep understanding of Swiss labor law
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook with a strong working knowledge of Workday HR modules, including Core HR, Recruiting, and on-boarding
• Business fluency in both English and German is required
• A strong customer service orientation while maintaining high levels of integrity and confidentiality
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to identify critical situations and escalate action where necessary
• Strong multitasking skills with attention to detail and excellent time management skills