Workday Specialist

As part of our People Tech team, you'll work at the heart of our Workday ecosystem, collaborating closely with People Operations, Payroll, and business stakeholders to ensure our Workday HCM setup remains scalable, reliable, and intuitive as we grow. You'll help shape how our employee lifecycle processes are designed, configured, and continuously improved — ensuring Workday supports both operational excellence and a seamless experience for SumUppers.

What you'll do

• Configure and enhance Workday's Core HCM module to ensure our processes are scalable, consistent, and easy to navigate.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into thoughtful system design — improving workflows, automation, and data quality.
• Strengthen document generation, validation logic, and reporting structures to reduce manual work and prevent downstream errors.
• Provide responsive and empathetic guidance to SumUppers using Workday, helping them feel confident and supported.
• Build and maintain reliable reports and dashboards, ensuring data accuracy and supporting informed decision-making.
• Contribute to clear documentation, structured change management, and sustainable configuration standards.

What you'll need

• Hands-on experience with Workday HCM Core (experience with additional modules such as Time Tracking or Compensation is a plus).
• A solid understanding of Workday fundamentals such as Staffing, Worker Data, Organizations, Business Processes, and Reporting.
• Confidence working with structured datasets to validate configuration changes and ensure reliable outputs.
• Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills and attention to data accuracy.
• The ability to explain technical concepts clearly and translate business needs into scalable system solutions.
• A mindset that looks for simplification, standardisation, and continuous improvement.
• Advanced English communication skills; Intermediate Portuguese.

What they offer

• Virtual Stock Option programme to own a stake in SumUp's future success
• Annual L&D budget of 2000 EUR for conferences and further education
• Corporate pension scheme with up to 20% matching contributions
• 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days
• Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, and subsidised office lunches
• 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service