Amer Sports - Workday Senior Specialist – Time Tracking & Absence - Helsinki

Hybrid | Krakow, Poland or Helsinki, Finland

We’re looking for Workday Senior Specialist – Time Tracking & Absence for Amer Sports’ office in Krakow or Helsinki!

Amer Sports is a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, powered by a community of people who share a passion for authenticity, impact, and excellence. We bring together leading brands, talented teams, and a culture built on collaboration. If you’re looking for an environment where you can make an impact and grow your career, we invite you to explore the opportunity below.

We are looking for an experienced Workday Senior Specialist with expertise in Time Tracking and Absence to join our Global Workday team. In this role, you will be responsible for the global configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Workday Time Tracking and Absence solutions. You will work closely with HR, Payroll, and other stakeholders across the organization, supporting business operations, resolving complex issues, and delivering system enhancements.

What you will be doing

• Global System Administration: Design, configure, maintain, and optimize Workday Time Tracking and Absence functionalities across our global organization.
• Technical Support & Troubleshooting: Provide expert-level support to operational HR and Payroll teams, investigating and resolving complex configuration issues, service requests, and system-related incidents.
• Process & Configuration Enhancements: Analyze business requirements, propose technical solutions, and implement configuration changes and improvements within Workday.
• Testing & Release Management: Plan and execute testing of system changes, Workday releases, and new functionalities, ensuring solution quality and stability.
• Project Participation: Contribute to global and regional projects, including new implementations, process improvements, and system enhancements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and external vendors to ensure Workday solutions meet business needs and align with global standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve system efficiency, and strengthen global Workday governance.
• Team Collaboration: Share expertise, contribute to documentation, and support the development of best practices within the Global Workday team.

What you need to succeed

• Strong hands-on configuration experience in Workday Time Tracking and Absence is required, including knowledge of relevant business processes, eligibility rules, calculations, and configuration dependencies.
• Good understanding of Time Tracking and Absence processes and their integration with Workday HCM and Payroll.
• Experience in troubleshooting complex Workday issues, analyzing configuration, and implementing effective solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.
• An independent, proactive, and action-oriented approach, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders at different levels in a global, matrix organization.
• Ability to navigate change, manage competing priorities, and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Clear and constructive communication across roles and functions
• A collaborative way of working, contributing to shared progress within a team.

What we consider a plus

• Experience with Workday Scheduling, including configuration and maintenance.
• Experience supporting global Workday implementations, enhancements, or release management.

What’s in it for you

At Amer Sports, you’ll be part of a global community of people who care about what they do and how they do it. Across our teams and brands, we are driven by ambition, collaboration, and a shared purpose of elevating the world through sport.

• Access to a global network of leading brands: Work within a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, gaining exposure to different businesses, perspectives, and opportunities across Amer Sports.
• We’re in the game together: Join a culture built on trust, support, and shared responsibility, where progress is achieved together and success is celebrated as a team.
• Purpose‑driven environment: Be part of work that supports healthier, more active lives through our iconic sports and outdoor brands.
• Employee product benefits: Enjoy access to employee discounts on quality products from our iconic brands.
• Small teams, real impact: Contribute in small, trusted teams within a global company, where your ideas matter and your work can create real impact.
• Ambitious career development: Develop your skills through meaningful work, new challenges, and collaboration with experienced colleagues.
• Modern technologies and ways of working: Be part of teams that work with modern technologies and continuously evolve how we build, operate, and improve our digital solutions.
• HR: As a member of our HR team, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in multiple global projects, experience continuous learning, and take pride in working with the world’s best sporting goods brands in our dynamic, ever-evolving environment.

What to expect from the recruitment process

1. CV screening: Every CV is reviewed by a human.
2. Phone screening: A conversation with Amer Sports’ HR manager to discuss the role, our organization, and your expectations.
3. Interviews: 2 rounds, including interviews with the hiring manager and prospective team.
4. Feedback and decision: We aim to provide feedback throughout the process.

Interested?

If you have any questions or need clarification at any stage of the application process or during your journey with us, please don’t hesitate to reach out to [email protected] (HR). Apply and join us in striving for excellence at each step!

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