CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.
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Workday Certified (Preferred) – Core HCM, Compensation, Absence & Time Tracking.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced (3 to 5 Years) Workday Techno Functional Consultant with deep expertise in Core HR, Compensation, Absence Management, Time Tracking, Payroll & Integrations. The ideal candidate will possess strong functional configuration knowledge combined with technical capabilities in integrations, reporting, and data migration.
This role requires leading implementations, enhancements, and support initiatives while collaborating with HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Workday System Configuration, Enhancements & AMS Support
Configure and maintain Workday modules such as Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefit, Absence and Time Tracking & Integrations.
Configure compensation plans (Merit, Bonus, Stock, Allowances) & Setup eligibility rules & compensation grades.
Configure compensation review cycles & support annual compensation planning.
Configure benefit plans (Health, Insurance, Retirement, etc.) & Setup benefit eligibility & enrolment rules.
Configure benefit event rules (Life Events, Open Enrolment) & Manage rates, coverage types, and benefit providers.
Configure absence plans & leave types, setup accrual calculations & carryover rules.
Define work schedules & holiday calendars & configure eligibility & validation rules.
Configure time entry templates & Setup time calculation rules. Configure work schedules & shifts & support time-based integrations with Payroll.
Configure and optimize Business Processes, Setup condition rules & validation rules.
Configure security roles & domain security policies & troubleshoot workflow issues.
Workday Release Management and Experience in Handling workday team.
Technical & Integration Responsibilities
Design and develop integration using - EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder), Core Connectors, Workday Studio & Cloud Connect.
Inbound & outbound integrations & third-party vendor integrations (Benefits, Payroll, Time systems)
Create calculated fields (Advanced level) & build Advanced, Matrix, and Composite Reports.
Support data migration & tenant management.
Business Analysis & Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with HR and business stakeholders to define requirements and create functional specifications.
Cross Functional collaboration with IT and Finance & Leadership teams to meet the expectations. Provide functional guidance and best practices for Workday usage.
Act as SME for HCM modules & translate business requirements into functional documents & workday solutions.
Configure Test strategies and support business during system and UAT testing.
Testing, Documentation & Training
Create test scripts and support UAT for Workday enhancements.
Maintain system documentation, process flows, and configuration guides.
Provide training and user support for HR and business teams.
Qualifications
Experience Requirements
3 to 5 years of experience working with Workday HCM modules (Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking).
Experience in end-to-end implementation, Phase -X projects, AMS functional support roles.
Experience in HRIS, system analysis, or data migration support roles.
Additional Information
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
- We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
- We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
- We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.
Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Videos to watch:
The Culture at Mattel
Corporate Philanthropy
Skills Required
- 3-5 years experience with Workday HCM modules (Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking).
- Experience designing and developing integrations using EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio and Cloud Connect (inbound/outbound and third-party vendor integrations).
- Strong functional configuration experience: compensation plans, benefit plans and eligibility, absence plans, time entry templates, business processes, security roles and domain security policies.
- Advanced reporting skills: create calculated fields and build Advanced, Matrix, and Composite Reports.
- Experience with data migration, tenant management, UAT/test scripting and end-to-end implementations or AMS support.
- Workday certification (Core HCM, Compensation, Absence & Time Tracking).
Mattel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mattel and has not been reviewed or approved by Mattel.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Unlimited paid time off for many salaried roles, generous holiday schedules, and flexibility programs are highlighted across company materials. Practices like half‑day Fridays or end‑of‑year breaks appear in some areas, though specifics vary by team and location.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage is paired with an Employee Assistance Program, mindfulness tools, and on‑site fitness centers at key locations. Recent updates add a company‑paid at‑home cancer‑screening program for those enrolled in medical plans.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental & Family Support: Paid leave for new parents, phase‑back‑to‑work options, and global fertility and family‑building resources are emphasized. Select campuses offer on‑site childcare, and adoption assistance and caregiver support are included.
Mattel Insights
What We Do
We are a purpose driven company with a mission to create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We treat play as if the future depends on it — because it does. Play is our language, and we speak to our consumers authentically by representing the world as they see and imagine it. Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Monster High and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming and digital experiences, music, and live events. We operate in more than 35 locations and our products are sold in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
