Lead the end-to-end implementation of Workday and transition into the long-term ownership, optimization, and evolution of the HRIS landscape.
This role combines program delivery excellence with product ownership mindset, ensuring sustained business value beyond go-live.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Phase 1: Implementation (0–24 months)
- Lead the end-to-end Workday implementation program (scope, timeline, budget, risks)
- Act as the primary interface between HR, IT, and external system integrators
- Coordinate and challenge external consultants to ensure quality delivery
- Drive requirements gathering and translate business needs into system solutions
- Manage governance, decision-making forums, and stakeholder alignment
- Oversee testing, data migration, integrations, and go-live readiness
- Ensure adoption through change management and communication strategies
Phase 2: Product Ownership & Evolution (Post go-live)
- Own the HRIS product roadmap, prioritizing enhancements and releases
- Act as the internal owner of Workday, ensuring continuous improvement
- Manage backlog, releases, and system upgrades
- Drive HR process optimization leveraging system capabilities
- Ensure data quality, reporting, and analytics enablement
- Reduce dependency on external vendors over time
- Collaborate with HR leadership to align technology with business strategy
Requirements
- 5+ years in HRIS / HR Technology / HR Transformation
- 4+ years of experience of Workday
- Proven experience in Workday implementation (client-side strongly preferred)
- Workday certifications good to have
- Experience in Core HCM and, at least one other module (Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Learning)
- Strong program/project management experience
- Experience managing external vendors/system integrators
- Solid understanding of HR processes (e.g., Core HR, Talent, Recruiting, Payroll)
- Strong ownership and autonomy
- Proficient level of English
- Ability to operate across business and technology domains
- Stakeholder management at senior level
- Vendor management and ability to challenge external partners
- Structured problem-solving and decision-making
Benefits
- An International, fresh and dynamic working environment
- Physical & Mental Health programs, sustainable projects and workshop promoted by Guess Community
- Training & Development platform and paths
- Discount on our products both online and in stores
Don’t miss your chance to join a progressive and sustainable global company, which is constantly looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow in a competitive and tough market.
Guess promotes a people-first workspace, where their well-being and their development are part of the history and the success of the brand.
Do you think we’re a good match for you? Apply now to be part of our family!
Skills Required
- 5+ years in HRIS / HR Technology / HR Transformation
- 4+ years of Workday experience
- Proven experience in Workday implementation (client-side strongly preferred)
- Workday certifications
- Experience in Core HCM and at least one other module (Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Learning)
- Strong program/project management experience
- Experience managing external vendors/system integrators
- Solid understanding of HR processes (Core HR, Talent, Recruiting, Payroll)
- Strong ownership and autonomy
- Proficient level of English
- Ability to operate across business and technology domains
- Stakeholder management at senior level
- Vendor management and ability to challenge external partners
- Structured problem-solving and decision-making
What We Do
Guess Europe Sagl is a global lifestyle brand established in 1981, which designs, markets, distributes, and licenses a collection of contemporary apparel, denim, handbags, watches, eyewear, footwear, and other consumer products. It operates in the Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers and Wholesale trade in textiles industries.
