Senior Workday HCM Functional Analyst – Celonis
Location : Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
We’re Celonis, the global leader in Process Intelligence technology and one of the world's fastest‑growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing AI, data and intelligence at the core of business processes – and for that, we need your help.
About the Team
The Workday HCM team is responsible for the strategic configuration, optimisation and maintenance of our core Human Capital Management system. Our mission is to ensure the Workday platform is efficient, accurate and perfectly aligned with our business needs and user experience goals.
The Role
We are seeking a senior Workday HCM Functional Analyst to join our HR systems team in Madrid. The role works closely with People Operations, providing functional and technical support across our Workday applications – Core HCM, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent & Performance, Advanced Compensation, Learning, People Analytics and Peakon.
The Work You’ll Do
- Lead design, development and delivery of scalable features for Workday HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Talent & Performance, Advanced Compensation, Learning, People Analytics and Peakon.
- Act as a trusted partner to stakeholders – gather requirements, propose solutions and integrate cross‑functional needs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, service requests and technical issues on the platform.
- Evaluate and improve existing solutions, recommending technical enhancements to meet evolving business needs.
- Provide regular updates on project status, task priorities and implementation complexity.
- Mentor and educate peers on best practices, functionality and cross‑platform dependencies.
- Collaborate closely with the ServiceNow team, Workday Finance team and IT infrastructure teams to design and implement cross‑platform solutions and integrations.
Qualifications
3–5+ years hands‑on technical experience in Workday HCM, with a specialisation in one or more functional areas.Advanced‑level knowledge of Workday business‑process configuration, security, report writing, calculated fields and EIBs.Demonstrated capacity to quickly grasp and support multiple functional areas.Strong business acumen with a passion for engaging stakeholders and understanding their needs.Excellent communication skills in English, able to explain complex Workday functionality to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.Proactive, analytical and solution‑oriented mindset.What Celonis Can Offer You
Work with the leading, award‑winning process‑mining technology, shaping the future of business.Benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program and mentorship opportunities.Enjoy generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, volunteer days and more.Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counselling and well‑being programmes.Join a community with dedicated inclusion and belonging programmes.Be part of a company driven by strong values : Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, Earth Is Our Future.Collaborate globally within a dynamic, international team.Contribute ideas in an open culture with autonomous teams.About Celonis
Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet. Our Process Intelligence Platform uses industry‑leading process mining and AI technology to deliver a living digital twin of business operations. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.
Inclusion Statement
At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels included, empowered and heard, fostering creativity and innovation.
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