South Africa: Workday Expert posted by Manpower Group

Position 1: Workday HCM Functional Expert

Are you a seasoned Workday professional with deep functional expertise? This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact projects across multiple HCM modules.
What You’ll Do:

• Configure and optimize Workday across Core HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Learning, Talent, and Workforce Planning
• Drive end-to-end project delivery from requirements gathering through implementation
• Create compelling analytics and dashboards to support strategic decision-making
• Champion AI-driven innovations including Skills Cloud and automation capabilities
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to deliver business value

What You Bring:

• 4+ years hands-on Workday HCM experience across at least 3 major modules
• Expertise in EIBs, data migrations, and business process configuration
• Workday certifications (Pro or Implementer) in 2+ areas preferred
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent communication skills
• Ability to translate complex HR requirements into practical system solutions

Position 2: Workday Integrations & Extend Developer

Are you passionate about building seamless integrations and custom applications? Join a dynamic team pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with Workday technology.
What You’ll Do:

• Design and develop sophisticated integrations using Workday Studio, APIs, Core Connectors, and EIBs
• Build innovative Workday Extend applications from concept to production
• Create orchestrations and automation workflows that drive operational efficiency
• Integrate Workday with enterprise platforms including ServiceNow and Azure
• Leverage AI capabilities to enhance application functionality

What You Bring:

• 4+ years developing Workday integrations with Studio, APIs, and EIBs
• Proven track record delivering 4+ Workday Extend applications to production
• Mandatory Workday certifications in 2+ technical domains
• Strong technical foundation in JSON, XSLT, and Workday Object Model
• Excellence in problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration

Please note that only one position is avaialble and can be any of the above.
This is a remote role starting as soon as possible with a contract duration of possible 2 years.
Working hours will be 16h00 to 00h00 as you will be operating in New York time zone.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted