SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Sr. Analyst, Global HR Technology Solutions plays a key role in ensuring the effective configuration, deployment, and continuous improvement of Workday HCM, which is live in over 100 countries worldwide.
• Leverages a combination of deep expertise in Workday configuration and HR Operations principles —including HCM, Talent Optimization, Compensation, Absence, and Reporting & Analytics— to deliver well thought out of solutions in one or more of the mentioned functional areas, to create operational efficiency and delightful employee experiences.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the delivery of new system requirements and continuous improvements, ensuring alignment with global standard process design while enhancing user experience and system functionality through an Agile methodology.
• Manage medium-to-high complexity enhancements as a Project Manager, overseeing scope, timelines, activities, and stakeholder responsibilities to ensure successful project completion.
• Collaborate closely with HR Operations and Centers of Excellence, managing stakeholder relationships and driving alignment initiatives.
• Actively participate in Sprints and, when required, take on the Scrum Master role to drive project success.
• Serve as the functional owner and subject matter expert for one or more Workday functional areas, ensuring effective configuration and management.
• Act as an escalation point for complex system configuration issues, working towards resolution and optimization.
• Champion innovation and system stability, ensuring seamless adoption of Workday’s bi-annual feature releases.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Workday Configuration: Expertise in Workday system setup, customization, and troubleshooting across multiple functional areas.
  • Expertise in Reporting and/or Compensation preferred.

• HR Business Acumen: Strong understanding of HR processes, strategies, and best practices to align system capabilities with business needs.
   
• Project Management: Ability to lead and manage Workday initiatives, ensuring timely execution, stakeholder collaboration, and process optimization.

PROFILE

• 5+ years of experience in HR, Workday configuration, and solutions development.
• Strong functional HR expertise with deep knowledge of Workday.
• Passionate about HR technology trends and best practices.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into actionable solutions.
• Creative problem-solver who proactively brings solutions to challenges.
• User-centric mindset, ensuring seamless experiences in Workday functionality.
• Process-oriented, recognizing that processes serve strategic outcomes.
• Adaptable to dynamic environments with flexible ways of working.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Integrity-driven, consistently upholding ethical and professional standards.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, proficient in English.
• Experience in large, matrix global organizations is strongly preferred.
• Confident yet collaborative, balancing leadership with openness to diverse perspectives.
• Available to working European hours and open to work on-site in the Alabang office once every two weeks or as needed.

This position resides within the Global Corporate HR Team and is a great opportunity for a Workday professional who would want to expand their influence and expertise beyond the technical space.