Senior People Tech Specialist (Workday)

Who we are We’re bold thinkers and kind teammates, growing fast but staying grounded. Our Nordic roots and global outlook shape a culture of friendliness, creativity, and collaboration, all powered by openness and shared wins. We care deeply about doing the right thing – and doing it together. We aim to improve the flow of goods, time, and energy – and we know we can’t shape the future by clinging to the past. So, we keep evolving, together. What we do RELEX Solutions delivers a unified supply chain planning platform for retailers and manufacturers, enabled by proven AI technology. We help companies optimize demand forecasting, replenishment, merchandising, pricing and promotions, supply chain operations, and production planning across the end-to-end value chain. With a global team of over 2,000 professionals, we work side-by-side with our customers to solve real problems with lasting impact. Companies trust RELEX to increase product availability, boost sales, deliver actionable insights, improve sustainability, and drive profitable growth. Join us and make an impact on the world and your career! Are you an experienced Workday professional with a passion for optimizing HR technology and a genuine interest in high-growth companies? Are you excited at the prospect of shaping how a global organization gets the most out of Workday? If this sounds like you, then we’d love to chat! Role Background Following the successful implementation and go-live of Workday, we're looking for an experienced Senior People Tech Specialist to join our People Tech team and help shape the next chapter of our Workday journey. The People team at RELEX currently consists of 50+ professionals located in different countries globally, with the majority in Helsinki. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure we serve our RELEXians to the best possible level – and getting the most out of Workday is central to that. In this role, you will help us optimize and develop our Workday platform while supporting a global organization operating across 20 countries. You will work closely with People Operations, IT, business stakeholders and external partners to ensure Workday continues to support our growth and employee experience. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on system work and solving broader HR technology challenges. What you'll be doing Configure, optimize and continuously improve Workday functionality Troubleshoot and resolve complex Workday issues Assess the impact of changes across Workday modules, business processes and security Support HR process development and e.g. organizational changes or other key processes Create and improve reports and dashboards Partner with AMS providers and internal stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions Act as a senior Workday subject matter expert and technical sparring partner within the People Tech team Contribute to prioritizing and driving enhancement initiatives from idea to implementation What we're looking for We're looking for someone who combines strong Workday expertise with curiosity and a pragmatic mindset. Strong hands-on Workday experience Experience supporting and developing Workday in a mature, post-go-live environment Experience with Core HCM and few other key modules The ability to quickly understand how changes impact different modules, business processes and security Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills Ability to work independently and take ownership Ability to work with highly sensitive and confidential information Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple high-visibility projects simultaneously Strong communication skills, with full working fluency in English A can-do attitude combined with networking skills, assertiveness and the willingness to take initiative Experience with Talent, Peakon, Reporting, Absence Management, Time Tracking and /or Workday Security is considered a strong plus. Why RELEX? This is a unique o…