IAG GBS (Global Business Services) a part of International Airlines Group (IAG).IAG is one of the world’s largest airline groups with 600+ aircraft carrying more than 122 million customers to 260 destinations across 91 countries each year.IAG brings together leading airline brands Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level, Vueling. These are supported by IAG Loyalty that spans all its airlines and beyond, offering the global currency Avios and including BA Holidays, and IAG Cargo which delivers vital goods and produce around the world. These businesses are complementary to its core airline businesses.As the first airline group globally to commit to net zero by 2050, sustainability is a core part of IAG’s strategy.IAG GBS drives efficiency and simplicity in providing centralised solutions in Finance Operations, Financial Planning and Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Audit and Airline services across IAG.We are headquartered in Kraków.
Purpose of the role
The Workday Functional Specialist will support configuration, maintenance, and optimisation of Workday HCM modules. Acting as a subject matter expert, the role ensures HR processes are streamlined, compliant, and aligned with organisational objectives.Responsibilities
Accountabilities
Configuration & Maintenance
Configure Workday business processes, security roles, and functional areas (HCM, Compensation, Absence, Advanced Compensation, Help, Security, Recruitment, and all the future ones).
Implement new features and enhancements following Workday releases.
Perform data quality checks and cleansing.
Data mass upload to support ongoing processes.
Functional Support
Analyse business requirements and translate them into Workday solutions.
Provide functional requirements and complete configuration workbooks.
Validate data during conversion and post-load activities.
Advisory
Testing & Deployment
Develop and execute test scenarios.
Participate in end-to-end testing and troubleshooting.
Support integrations with third-party systems.
Training & Documentation
Create user guides and training materials and knowledge articles
Deliver training sessions to all the end-users in respective functional areas.
Support Newsletter creation – knowledge sharing
Advisory to P&C teams
Continuous Improvement
Proactively identify opportunities for process optimisation and automation.
Champion adoption of Workday best practices.
The role holder will be expected to manage relationships with a wide spectrum of internal customers, including all levels of managers and leaders within IAG GBS, IAG Transform and IAG, as well as partners from Operating Companies (OpCos).
External:
External providers
Consulting partners
Internal:
People & Culture Team members from all IAG GBS/ IAG Transform locations
Finance Team
Function’s Directors
Managers & Senior Managers
Counterparts from other OpCos
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
Qualifications
Certifications in Workday modules: HCM, Advanced Compensation, Absence, Compensation
Other Certification is a nice to have
Basic knowledge of Workday Reporting and Analytics
Skills
Proven experience as a Workday Functional Analyst or Consultant.
Strong knowledge of Workday HCM, Help, Advanced Compensation, Absence, Compensation modules and business process configuration.
Willingness to learn and operate with other modules of Workday like Recruitment, LMS, Talent
Familiarity with integrations and reporting tools.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and train users.
Understanding of business environment complexity and ability to transfer the knowledge into practice.
Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments and manage time effectively.
Dealing with ambiguity and changing priorities.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced English.
HR Knowledge.
Understanding of agile working approach.
Quick self-learning abilities.
Experience
Working in a global, multi-function organization, preferably Workday Inc.
Working in an environment of change involving people, process and policy
Previous involvement in global Workday implementations
Previous involvement in Workday modules configuration (Absence, HCM, Advanced Compensation, Help)
HR background
What we offer:
The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry.
The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We aim to provide all our people with a work/life balance, as well as the many benefits offered by a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses.
We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Top Skills
What We Do
IAG GBS is part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world’s leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky. Since launching in 2014, IAG GBS has transferred and restructured services, implemented group-wide systems, created new ways of working and delivered unprecedented cost savings. Each Group operating company benefits from the IAG GBS centralised model, which delivers economies of scale, generates efficiencies, and drives standardisation and automation. IAG GBS continues to develop and deliver new consolidated services and innovative solutions, supporting the Group’s day-to-day operations, long-term business strategy and transformation. IAG GBS has a significant role to play in supporting IAG’s commitment to reach net zero CO2 emissions by 2050, by leading a programme that will decarbonise IAG’s supply chain. Working with thousands of key suppliers around the world, the dedicated Supply Chain Sustainability Programme will deliver a 20% reduction in the carbon emitted by our suppliers by 2030, and create a carbon net zero supply base by 2050.
