Global Workday Manager

Want to help us bring happiness to the world Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands infrastructure and people Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands we dont compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to bepurposeledresilientandpositiveto succeed here because we expect pace andagility we insist oncollaborationand demand accountability. If that is your thing then pladis offers global ambition a clear Vision and roadmap for success challenge and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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Our story

Family and ideas have always been our ingredients. Our founding families believed biscuits and chocolates could bring moments of happiness to the world. Their ideas have stood the test of time. Their spirit continues to inspire our future. Its in the care and the craft we bake into biscuits and chocolates that have been loved for generations. And its in the fresh ideas the new twists flavours and textures we add to old and new favourites.

Our 16000 colleagues across our global network of bakers distribution sites and offices each with their own unique diverse experience. To bring happiness with every bite.

If youre a part of the pladis team you know what it means to bring it. Whether its or resilience team spirit or gogetting attitude. Our courage and compassion. Our ownership. Our whole selves. We Bring it. Day in day out.

Inspired by you

Our founders didnt follow rules and recipes they created them. Were looking for fresh thinkers to help us create the next chapter for pladis.

pladis succeeds because of people like you. People who wake up in the morning excited to get to work. Who believe in themselves and their potential. Who want to grow as part of a global community of likeminded colleagues! Because growth is our oxygen and our fuel. And its our deep and abiding belief that growth comes from working together helping each other out always passionate about our purpose to bring happiness with every bite.

Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite!

Its a purpose that every one of our colleagues all around the world believes in. And while were all unique we also share the same values.

Each of our values is important on its own. In combination theyre incredibly powerful.

Our values have deep personal meaning to us. Theyre part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer.

Living our pladis values is a key part of success look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.

What will this role achieve

The Global Workday Support Team provide Tier 2 support advice and resolution to both pladis and Godiva globally on all matters Workday. The role holder will be required to provide expert support to all users providing an escalation point for any issues unable to be resolved at Tier 1 alongside simplification and optimisation of our Global People system Workday.

As a key member of the Global Team the role holder will be instrumental in driving system enhancements and optimisation across the organisation through delivery of our Workday Roadmap

The Global Workday Manager must be a highly organised selfstarter with strong analytical problem solving and collaboration skills.

Please note this is a 9 month FTC.

What will be your key deliverables

• Support Regional Super Users with advice guidance and issue resolution.

• Provide end user training communication materials and support for BAU and all relevant changes to Workday

• Drive Workday efficiency and lead internal projects whilst delivering our Workday Roadmap

• Expert for specific business processes and functional areas

• Capture system requirements for business stakeholders and impact assess across the Global system landscape managing enhancements through to completion

• Analyse business report requirements by conducting information gathering sessions with clients analysing the information and gaining understanding of business needs

• Lead and support global Workday process excellence

• Testing of all future Workday releases

Bring your experience.

Essential:

• 3 years experience in the Workday Ecosystem

• Expert technical working knowledge of Workday in a live BAU environment

• Strong configuration skills

• Speciality in one or more area of Workday eg. Core HCM Recruiting Security Business Process Reporting

• Excellent stakeholder engagement

Desirable:

• B Global Experience

• Workday Certified

• Previous experience within HR function outside of HRIS

What does pladis offer you

• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• 25 days bank holidays
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discount and Cashback Scheme make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands supermarkets and services
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Access to great training and development opportunities

Purpose led Were energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile Were ever evolving we never stand still always improving for our customers and our consumers.

Positive Were highly motivated optimistic courageous and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient Were persistent in the face of setbacks quick to adapt learn and move forward

Collaborative We gain strength from operating as one pladis winning and succeeding together

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer like every great recipe were a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work thats as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support live and work in all around the world. Where every voice is heard and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform key job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin marital status veteran status disability age religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy you must have agreed to and signed our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.