Global Workday Lead

Job Description:

Nutreco is part of the SHV family of companies, united by a shared purpose: the courage to care for generations to come. Our solutions go beyond nutrition – we provide best-in-class advice and technology to help our customers produce more sustainable food to feed the world's growing population. Feeding the Future goes beyond a purpose, it’s our passion, and we are dedicated to working across the value chain to make it happen. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.
Are you an experienced Workday professional with a passion for innovation, optimization, and transformation? At Nutreco, we’re on a mission to elevate our global HR technology landscape by leveraging Workday to create personalized, data-driven experiences for all employees. As the Global Workday Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the future of digital HR, driving intelligent automation, and leading strategic enhancements.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the global Workday functional team, fostering ownership and continuous improvement.
• Translate HR strategy into system design and configuration that aligns with Nutreco’s business priorities.
• Partner with global process owners to define and prioritize Workday enhancements across Reward, Talent, Learning, Recruiting, and more
• Oversee the Workday optimization cycle, from triage to deployment, using agile methodologies.
• Configure and optimize modules such as HCM, Compensation, Talent, Performance, Recruiting, Learning, and Security.
• Apply advanced Workday capabilities like Workday Extend,  Illuminate, and Journeys to drive personalization and automation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across HR, People Analytics, and IT to ensure data integrity, enablement, and system stability.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of hands-on Workday experience, preferably in an international environment.
• Proven track record with end-to-end Workday implementations.
• Expertise in multiple Workday modules: Advanced Compensation(preferred), Talent, Performance, Learning, Recruiting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across diverse teams and cultures.
• Workday Pro certification or similar credentials (preferred).
• Awareness of sustainability, compliance, and ethical data use in HR systems.

Why You Will Love Working with Us: 
At Nutreco, you will be part of a forward-thinking company committed to sustainable practices and innovation in agri-food solutions. Our collaborative and inclusive culture empowers you to make a significant impact, driving strategic initiatives and fostering strong relationships across global business units. We offer opportunities for professional growth and the chance to be a key player in shaping the future of global procurement. 
Global Benefits:  

• A full-time position in an international, dynamic environment. 
• Competitive remuneration package, good pension scheme, and 30 vacation days with flexibility. 
• Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group. 
• A flexible work environment with the option to work from home max 2 days per week. 

Next Steps:  
We value a seamless candidate's experience and would like to respond within five (5) business days. The hiring process typically takes 4-6 weeks. For more information, please contact Eniola Apara at [email protected]. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production.

Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.