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HRIS Manager - Workday (9-Month Contract)

Geneva Interim View Job Description
Our client is a large international organization seeking an experienced HRIS Manager to join its global HR function and play a key role in Phase 2 of the Workday implementation, delivered over a 9‑month period. This role is positioned as a strategic HR partnering position, acting as a bridge between HR, the business, IT, and external vendors across multiple geographies.

added 12/05/2026

  • Act as the HRIS lead and strategic HR partner
  • Partner closely with the HRIS Director and global HR stakeholders

About Our Client

Our client is a FMCG based in Geneva.

Job Description



Workday Phase 2 Implementation
* Lead HRIS activities related to Phase 2 of the Workday implementation within an international, multi‑country environment
* Drive the deployment of additional modules, functional enhancements, and process optimizations defined as part of Phase 2
* Translate global and local HR business requirements into effective Workday solutions
* Contribute hands‑on to configuration, data readiness, user acceptance testing, cutover, and go‑live activities
* Coordinate closely with external Workday implementation partners and internal global project teams

HR Business Partnership
* Act as a trusted HRIS partner to HR leadership, HR Business Partners, and Centers of Excellence including Talent, Compensation and Benefits, Learning, and Payroll
* Challenge and enhance existing HR processes to maximize value from Workday in a global context
* Provide functional HRIS expertise to support international HR initiatives and ongoing HR transformation linked to Phase 2
* Ensure global consistency while pragmatically accommodating local requirements

Governance and Stakeholder Management
* Partner closely with the HRIS Director on HRIS strategy execution and governance related to Phase 2
* Facilitate workshops with international stakeholders, key users, and subject matter experts
* Drive clear communication on Phase 2 progress, risks, dependencies, and key decisions
* Support the definition and implementation of global standards, best practices, and HRIS operating models

Change Management and Adoption
* Support change management activities to drive adoption of Workday as part of Phase 2
* Contribute to user training, functional documentation, and knowledge transfer
* Act as a functional escalation point during stabilization and hypercare following Phase 2 go‑live

The Successful Applicant



Experience and Expertise
The ideal candidate brings 5 to 8+ years of experience in HRIS or HR Technology roles within international or global organizations. Strong exposure to Workday is required, with proven involvement in at least one major implementation or global rollout. The role requires a solid understanding of end‑to‑end HR processes in a multi‑country environment, along with the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and hands‑on levels. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in multicultural environments are essential.

Mindset and Soft Skills
The successful candidate is business‑oriented and solution‑driven, comfortable influencing and advising senior HR stakeholders. They bring a pragmatic, collaborative, and delivery‑focused mindset and are able to provide functional leadership without direct people management responsibility.

Languages
Fluent English is required. Additional languages are a strong advantage.

Reporting Line and Key Interfaces
The role reports to the HRIS Director and works closely with Global HR Leadership, HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, IT, Finance, external Workday partners, and regional key users.

What's on Offer

1 day of home office per week.

Quote job ref
JN-052026-7015387

Job summary

Job Function
Human Resources
Specialisation
HRIS
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Geneva
Contract Type
Interim
Job Reference
JN-052026-7015387

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