Workday Specialist

At Picnic, we’re revolutionizing the way people buy groceries with our innovative and sustainable app-only service. We do almost everything in-house, developing cutting-edge technologies and processes to ensure we continue to grow rapidly without missing a beat. If you’re a passionate Workday specialist, we’re offering you the opportunity to join the diverse team at our Amsterdam HQ and make a real difference in our scaleup environment.

🥜 In a Nutshell

You will be responsible for managing and optimizing our Workday environment, ensuring seamless operations while supporting our HR and Finance team’s needs, such as absences, time tracking, compensation, and procurement. This role will split time equally between operational support and project-based work, with a focus on improving processes, automating workflows, and realizing robust and scalable solutions that support our dynamic business environment.

🎯 What You’ll Do

• Act as domain expert for our Workday Finance and HCM system, supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of various Workday modules in HR (Core, talent, time tracking) and Finance (Core, procurement, expenses).
• Gather business requirements, and lead the design, configuration, and deployment of new projects and system enhancements.
• Handle daily operational tasks in Workday, including managing urgent needs and supporting operations through ticketing systems.
• Train and support key stakeholders, including your direct People and Finance colleagues, to help them make optimal use of Workday’s functionalities.
• Assist in expanding Workday infrastructure to new locations.

⭐ About You

• 5+ years of experience with Workday HCM and Financial management modules.
• Preferably in-depth knowledge of Workday HCM Core and/or Workday Core Financials and good knowledge of and experience with at least the following modules: Absence, Performance, Compensation, Banking & Settlement, Expenses.
• Experience in driving and delivering implementation of new business processes in Workday HCM and/or Finance. Experience with Workday Extend is a plus.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling you to translate business requirements into sustainable Workday solutions.

• Experience with Workday dashboards and reporting analytics is a plus.
• Experience in the Design and Development of Workday HCM and/or Finance Integrations (i.e., PECI, CCW, EIB, Workday Studio) is a plus.
• Fluent in English (Dutch is not required).
• Workday certification(s) are preferred but not required.

📖 Picnic Perks

Every expert was once a beginner!

• You’ll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, including the Picnic Tech Academy, Lunch & Learn sessions, and tailored soft skills training. We also offer free professional weekly language courses.

Make a difference

• You’ll work in an awesome scale-up environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact.
• Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean you’ll also be contributing to making the world a better place!

Teamwork makes the dream work

• With more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries, you’ll be part of a diverse company with plenty of cool stuff to get involved with, from board game evenings to after-work drinks to our company ski trip and more!

You are what you eat

• You’ll get freshly prepared, healthy lunches and snacks (with plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and halal options). Coffee snob? Don’t worry, our amazing Picnic barista has you covered.

Stay healthy

• Mental health is important. As well as having the option to speak with Picnic colleagues who act as confidential advisors, our collaboration with OpenUp gives you easy access to professional psychologists, along with workshops and materials.
• There are plenty of sports communities and events to get involved with, from tennis to yoga to climbing!

Attractive package

• We offer competitive compensation and a pension plan that looks out for your future self as well as 25 vacation days per year, so you can recharge your batteries.

Benefits for Expats

• It can be daunting starting a new job AND moving to a new country. That’s why we offer lots of support for our many expat colleagues, including:
• Relocation package: If you join Picnic from abroad, we’ll cover your trip to Amsterdam, sponsor your Visa, and offer you a month of accommodation while you settle in (as long as regulations allow).
• In the Netherlands, we offer support with your first tax report as well as arranging the 30% ruling.
• From health insurance to living arrangements to pet passports, there are always colleagues who’ve faced the same challenges and are more than happy to help!

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

Picnic is an equal opportunity employer—this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law.

At Picnic, we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves.