HR Workday Expert (Freelance)

About the Position

Would you like to play a key role in a major digital HR transformation within Cegeka? For the global implementation of Workday, we are looking for an experienced Workday HR Expert who will act as the bridge between the business, HR, IT, and our implementation partner. Unlike a traditional consulting role, this position is not focused on external clients. Instead, you will contribute directly to the internal digitalization of Cegeka itself. You will leverage your Workday expertise to optimize HR processes, improve data quality, and ensure that the new solution perfectly aligns with business needs, helping to build an even stronger Cegeka for our customers. You will be part of the Group HR team and have a direct impact on the digital transformation of our international organization. The project timeline runs from October 2026 through 2028.

Responsibilities

• Act as the functional link between business stakeholders, Group HR, IT, and the external Workday implementation partner.
• Translate HR business requirements into clear functional analyses and process designs.
• Facilitate the design of HR processes across more than 15 countries together with the implementation partner.
• Challenge and assess functional proposals to ensure they align with Cegeka’s business needs.
• Safeguard the broader business impact of decisions and actively engage stakeholders throughout the design and testing phases.
• Take ownership of the HR Data Quality workstream by analyzing data quality, defining improvement actions, and coordinating activities with local HR teams.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and participate in system testing activities.
• Develop user guides, training materials, and adoption programs for HR users and key users.
• Act as the first point of contact for functional questions during and after the different go-live phases.
• Support the Program Manager with reporting, risk assessments, and phase transitions throughout the program.

Requirements

• Experience with Workday HCM as a Functional Expert, System Owner, or Implementation Consultant.
• Strong understanding of HR processes through a background in HR Operations, HR Technology, or HR Transformation.
• Experience in HR projects, process optimization, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Ability to translate business requirements into efficient and future-oriented solutions.
• Strong focus on data quality and attention to detail.
• Analytical and structured approach in a complex project environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and disciplines.
• A critical mindset, with the confidence to constructively challenge proposals from external partners.
• Proactive attitude and a strong sense of ownership.
• Professional proficiency in English.

We Offer

• You will be joining a true Top Employer.
• Flexible working hours and a nice work/life balance.
• A top team: in which new fresh ideas and initiatives are always welcome! Team events, happy hours, and an increasingly legendary company party are also part of this.
• Continuous learning: knowledge sharing meetings, participation in conferences and external training. Knowledge sharing and learning are key!
• Depending on your own interests and initiatives, Cegeka offers various horizontal and vertical career paths.
• We value sustainability by pursuing carbon neutrality with the electrification of our fleet and an environmentally friendly data center. We develop innovative solutions with a positive impact on the environment, people, and society, and strive for an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is valued and heard.
• Considering joining as a freelancer? No problem - we offer a wide range of benefits for freelancers as well.

About the Company

Cegeka continuously invests in talent management so that every employee can realize their potential. Year after year, Whitelane Research confirms Cegeka’s position as a reliable and leading IT services partner. In 2026, we achieved first place in Security Services for the fourth consecutive year, and a shared second place in both Cloud & Infrastructure Services and Network & Connectivity.

Application Flow

1. Apply

If the role is interesting, apply, or get in touch with the dedicated recruiter for more details.

2. Assessment

Our Recruitment team will take a look at your application and let you know the next steps.

3. Meet us

Within two steps, we will meet and we can discover together if we are a match on both sides.

4. Time to start!

Accepted our proposal? Great! We look forward to working with you.

Do you have any questions about this role?

Let's connect.

Yasmine Simons

[email protected]

+32 11 240234

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