Senior Workday Specialist

Do you want to play a key role in shaping and scaling Workday in one of Europe’s fastest‑growing fitness companies?At Basic‑Fit we are strengthening our international HR technology landscape to support continued growth across multiple countries. We are looking for a Senior Workday Specialist (Techno‑Functional) with deep hands‑on experience in Core HCM Time Tracking / Attendance Absence Scheduling Reporting Expenses and Integrations.You will act as a senior technical authority within Workday closely partnering with HR IT Payroll and Finance and ensuring a stable scalable and future‑proof Workday platform.Location: Hoofddorp (Head Office The Netherlands) or our office in Madrid SpainWork model: 4 days at the office / 1 day remote. Regular travel to other Basic‑Fit offices may be required.Your roleAs Senior Workday Specialist you own the technical configuration and evolution of Workday. You translate business and HR requirements into robust Workday solutions, lead complex changes and ensure high‑quality integrations, reporting and system performance.This role goes beyond functional support – you are a hands‑on Workday consultant who understands how configuration, integrations, security and data come together in a complex international environment.Workday configuration & architectureOwn and configure Workday Core HCM including supervisory organizations, job structures, business processes, condition rules, validations and eligibility logic.Lead configuration and optimization of Time Tracking / Attendance Absence and Scheduling including accruals, calendars, rules, time entry approvals and audits.Support and optimize Expenses processes where they intersect with employee data, approvals and reporting.Integrations & technical ownershipTake functional and technical ownership of Workday integrations including requirements design, testing, monitoring and issue resolution.Work closely with IT and vendors on EIBs, Core Connectors, APIs and (where applicable) Workday Studio to ensure secure and reliable data exchange.Own integration change impact assessments during releases and projects.Reporting data & securityDesign and maintain advanced Workday reports and dashboards ensuring data consistency, performance and stakeholder usability.Actively manage data quality, root‑cause analysis and sustainable corrections.Configure and maintain Workday security (roles, domains, business process security policies) in line with compliance and least‑privilege principles.Change releases & continuous improvementLead implementation of new Workday features or modules from design through deployment and hyper‑care.Own Workday release management: assess impacts, coordinate testing, document changes and communicate effectively with stakeholders.Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual work and improve user experience.Create and maintain technical documentation, configuration standards and training materials for HR and super users.Stakeholder collaborationAct as a senior sparring partner for HR, IT, Payroll, Finance and external partners.Challenge requirements constructively and translate them into scalable Workday best‑practice solutions.QualificationsMust‑haves7 years of hands‑on Workday experience in a senior HRIS Workday Consultant or Techno‑Functional role (in‑house and/or consultancy).Strong proven expertise in Workday Core HCM, Time Tracking / Attendance, Absence, Scheduling, Reporting & analytics and Integrations.Solid understanding of Workday Business Process Framework and Security model.Experience working in an international multi‑country environment.Strong analytical skills, technical mindset and attention to detail.Excellent communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.Fluent in English (Dutch, French, Spanish or German is a plus).Nice to haveExperience with Workday Expenses, Payroll integrations or Workforce Management at scale.Experience working in Agile or product‑oriented teams.Workday certifications.About Basic‑FitBasic‑Fit is the number one low‑cost and high‑value fitness brand in Europe. We make fitness accessible to everyone and a habit people love. With 1300 clubs across Europe and over 3 million members we combine a straightforward membership model with strong digital and HR technology foundations.Our values are in our name: B e A ccessible S mart I nclusive C ommitted.What we offerAn informal international and down‑to‑earth work environment.A role with real ownership and impact in a fast‑scaling European organization.Unlimited access to GoodHabitz learning.Strong benefits package (travel allowance, bicycle plan, health insurance discount, work‑from‑home allowance, pension scheme).Hybrid working: 4 days office / 1 day remote (full‑time).HQ near Hoofddorp station: free parking.Fully equipped gym at headquarters: free to use anytime.You must be eligible to work in the Netherlands. We do not sponsor new work visas or permits for this position. Existing sponsorships may be transferable. #J-18808-Ljbffr