Junior Workday Functional Implementation Consultant with French or German @Mercer

Company:Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a motivated Junior HR Systems Implementation Consultant to join our Digital Solutions team at Mercer. This role will be based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

As a Junior Consultant, you will support client projects by researching Workday issues and trends, evaluating Workday practices and processes, and assisting senior team members in drawing solutions. You will help with configuring, testing, validating, Workday applications. Additionally, you will assist in drafting client presentations and reports.

Within the Digital Transformation department, the mission is to accompany transformation and innovation to enable clients to mobilize their talents, achieve rapid results, and build agile organizations supported by modern technologies.

Specialized in consulting, implementation, and maintenance of Workday Cloud solutions in the HR, Payroll, and Finance domains, Marsh McLennan is the 1st partner of Workday worldwide.

We Will Count on You To:

• Assist in functional streams within Workday HCM deployment projects.

• Support senior team members in configuring solutions, evaluating options to recommend best practices that meet client requirements.

• Assist in the construction of various prototypes.

• Document and describe processes and touchpoints.

• Support the Production Cutover Plan and related activities.

• Understand and apply Workday methodologies.

• Keep the Project Manager informed of updates on overall project status.

• Collaborate with onshore and offshore teams by supporting, advising.

What You Need to Have:

• 1-3 years of experience in HR systems, consulting, or related roles.

• Basic understanding of HR and/or Finance processes.

• Strong interest in learning Workday solutions and digital transformation.

• Good analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills in Romanian.

• Customer-oriented mindset, eagerness to learn, and ability to work well in a team.

• Fluent in English and French OR German. 

• Ability to search for solutions in multiple sources of documentation as well as with the teams.

• Proficiency in office software tools.

What makes you stand out?

• Familiarity with Workday configuration, or any other software setup is a plus.

• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and effectively communicating with stakeholders is beneficial.

• The ability to analyze business requirements, identify gaps, and propose effective solutions.

Why join our team: 

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact on colleagues, clients and communities.

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

• An opportunity to work in a fast-growing, innovative company with lots of room for progression and career growth;

• A fail-friendly environment that encourages learning and initiative;

• A yearly budget and the opportunity to build your flexible benefits package (up to 20% of your annual salary);

• 30+ days off (25 legal days off , 1 extra day off on your birthday, public holiday replacement days, extra buy/sell from your benefits budget);

• Performance Bonus scheme

• Matching charity contributions, charity days off, and the Pay it Forward charity challenge;

• Core benefits - Pension, Life and Medical Insurance, Meal Vouchers, Travel Insurance.

Workday Certification Requirement

We are fully committed to empowering your professional development and equipping you with the essentials skills to excel in your role. As part of this commitment, if you are not yet Workday certified, we will enthusiastically support you through the Workday Certification process which is to happen during your probation period. This certification is not only a key milestone in your journey but also a valuable opportunity to enhance your expertise and advance your career!

The Workday Certification Process is thoughtfully designed over a period of six weeks and it includes:

• A three-week internal preparation training tailored to build your confidence and knowledge.

• A three-week virtual official training led by Workday experts, providing you with industry – recognized credentials and practical skills.

We believe this process will be a significant stepping stone in your professional growth and success with us!

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.