Workday Development & Support Specialist

Business Area: Global HR Technology
Location: Tres Cantos (Madrid), Spain or Amersfoort, Netherlands

Get ready to Own your impact as a Workday Development & Support Specialist at Nutreco, an SHV company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive impact for generations to come. In this hands‑on, people‑focused role, you will support colleagues worldwide, help optimise how Workday is used across the organization, and contribute directly to a smooth and intuitive HR experience for thousands of employees. This position is ideal for someone looking to grow into HR Technology and progressively develop functional Workday expertise. Own your growth, Own your expertise and Own your journey with us.

What you’ll do

As part of our Global HR Technology team, you’ll support, maintain and continuously improve Nutreco’s global Workday platform.

Support & Operations

• Provide Tier‑3 Workday support to HR colleagues around the world by resolving tickets, troubleshooting issues and guiding stakeholders across HR Services, HRBPs, TA, Reward and more

• Act as a first point of contact for triaging, assigning and routing HR technology requests to the appropriate functional experts within the team

• Support global HR cycles such as performance management, merit and succession planning

Functional Development & Enablement

• Deliver training and onboarding for new HR colleagues and maintain up‑to‑date training materials and job aids

• Gradually develop into the functional specialist for one or more Workday modules (e.g., Recruiting, Talent, Onboarding, EDM), including testing, system changes and functional enhancements over time

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify system inefficiencies, recurring issues and opportunities to simplify and improve global HR processes in Workday

• Collaborate with functional leads to analyse defects, propose improvements, and participate in change governance activities

• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders and support project activities as your expertise grows

• Proactively review new Workday features, including AI and agentic capabilities, to assess their functional fit and potential impact

Who we’re looking for

You are curious, proactive and eager to learn. You enjoy solving problems, supporting others and improving digital HR experiences. You communicate clearly, manage expectations professionally and work effectively in a collaborative, global environment.

Essential skills and experience

• 2-5 years of HR experience with strong understanding of HR processes

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with Workday – superuser level or end‑user; with a good understanding of Business Process logic, Security Framework and Core HCM Functionality.

• Ability to manage multiple requests, prioritise effectively and maintain high service standards

• Strong communication skills in English; Spanish is an advantage for Madrid-based collaboration

• A collaborative mindset, openness to feedback and willingness to learn

• Comfort working with stakeholders across regions, functions and time zones

What you’ll receive

As part of Nutreco, you’ll join a global community driven by a shared purpose and a strong commitment to people and planet. You will experience:

• A competitive salary and benefits package according to local market conditions

• A highly supportive HR Technology team with a strong culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration.

• Exposure to global HR processes, continuous improvement initiatives and digitalisation projects

• A hybrid work environment, including:

Hybrid work environment

• 2 days per week in the Tres Cantos office (if based in Spain) or in the Amersfoort office (if based in the Netherlands)

How and why to find out more

We offer a meaningful career where your work supports thousands of colleagues worldwide and contributes to Feeding the Future. If you’re motivated to develop your Workday skills, enjoy global collaboration and want to grow in HR Technology, we’d love to hear from you.

Email: maria.sadlowska@nutreco.com

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