The Role

We are looking for a dynamic & experienced People Technology Functional Manager (Workday PATTB) to join our HelloFresh People Team at either our New York City or Berlin Headquarters. In this role, you will lead a small team of People Technology Functional Specialists, ensuring the successful operation & enhancement of our People Technologies, specifically focusing on the Workday Payroll, Absence Management, Time Tracking, & Benefits modules.

As a People Technology leader, youll be responsible for overseeing & managing the implementation, continuous improvements, & system enhancements within these core Workday modules. Your role will be essential in driving efficiencies within the People Function while ensuring that the People Technology team operates at its highest potential. You will use your deep technical expertise & leadership skills to collaborate with key stakeholders to build & enhance Workday solutions that improve our employee experience & optimize our HR processes globally.

In addition to your hands-on functional expertise, you will be expected to lead key strategic projects, such as module implementations, updates, & rollouts across global markets, while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence. We are looking for a professional who is not only technically proficient but also passionate about leading & developing a high-performing team. Your leadership will be critical in ensuring that HelloFresh remains at the forefront of HR technology innovation & operational efficiency.

What Youll Do

• Lead & manage a small team of People Technology professionals, providing mentorship & coaching on Workday functional topics, while ensuring the team is delivering high-quality solutions.
• Be a subject matter expert & trusted advisor for Workday Payroll, Absence Management, Time Tracking, & Benefits modules, ensuring they meet the needs of the People function.
• Design, build, test, & deploy end-to-end Workday functional solutions, with a focus on optimizing processes in Payroll, Absence Management, Time Tracking, & Benefits.
• Actively identify opportunities to use Workday as a tool to drive transformation & process improvements across the People function.
• Lead & drive key functional workstreams within large, strategic projects, such as country rollouts, system integrations, & new module implementations.
• Manage & resolve complex production issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations & business continuity.
• Optimize the Workday reporting & analytics capabilities to deliver actionable insights & data-driven decision-making to HR & business leaders.
• Maintain a robust security model in Workday to ensure data integrity & access control align with business & People function requirements.
  Oversee the system audit process, ensuring data quality & identifying & addressing trends in data errors.
• Develop & maintain user support materials (e.g., training manuals, videos) & deliver training to various stakeholders across the business.
• Cultivate a high-performance, collaborative, & innovative team culture focused on continuous improvement & excellence in service delivery.
  
  

What Youll Bring

• 13 years of experience leading a People Technology or Workday functional team, with strong leadership & coaching skills focused on team performance, professional development, & cross-functional collaboration.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, building, testing, & deploying Workday functional solutions, specifically in Payroll, Absence Management, Time Tracking, & Benefits.
• Strong expertise in either Workday's Payroll, Absence Management, Time Tracking or Benefits modules, with a comprehensive understanding of the configuration & functionality within these areas.
• In-depth knowledge of the HR function, including HR processes, structures, roles, & responsibilities, as well as a solid understanding of HR data structures in Workday (Staffing, Worker Data, Organizations, Business Processes, Security, Reporting & Analytics).
• A strategic mindset with the ability to drive Workday transformation initiatives that improve business processes & enhance the employee experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets, comfortable with complex data analysis & managing large datasets.
• Ability to work independently & manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, & company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, & parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, & Factor_)
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, & LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, & dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks & responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.