Integration Specialist Workday

Workday Integration Specialist

If you like to do what you love, you’ll enjoy being a part of our software team at Marel. Within our team we encourage everyone to come forward with interesting ideas and challenge our way of thinking, so we can make the good things happen. If you’re interested in best practices and learning new technics / tools - Marel is the place to be.

Marel is undergoing a major digital transformation, with IT playing a pivotal role. Consequently, the Workday footprint is constantly expanding as we integrate new functionalities across all Marel locations. The vision is to further enhance automation, simplify processes, and streamline HR operations through Workday. This has led to a situation where we have many interesting integration projects in our pipeline for the coming years, increasing the scope and importance of the Workday system overall.

About the team

The Workday team is divided into a functional team and a technical team, forming an internationally oriented delivery team. The technical team, part of our Business Application Management department within Marel IT, is globally responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing all our Workday integrations with internal systems (e.g., SAP) and external applications (e.g., payroll systems).

We seek to enhance our technical team. Currently, it comprises two dedicated application specialists based in Poland. They diligently maintain smooth integrations, offering technical expertise, support, and guidance to users. Additionally, they develop new integrations in close collaboration with business stakeholders. Joining this team, you'll collaborate with stakeholders from various locations including the Netherlands, Denmark, Iceland, the US, Brazil, and other Marel branches.

• Develop, test, and deploy Workday integrations with internal systems and external applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and design integration solutions that meet their needs.
• Maintain and update technical documentation.
• Provide technical support and guidance to users.
• Monitor integration performance and proactively address any potential issues.
• Participate in cross-functional projects, working closely with other IT teams and business units to deliver integrated solutions.

• Workday expertise: deep understanding of the Workday platform including its architecture, data model, and different integration capabilities.
• Integration experience: strong understanding of Workday's integration framework and templates (EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio).
• Data transformation proficiency: experience with XSLT and knowledge of XML and JSON formats.
• Workday payroll integration experience: deep understanding of templates like PECI, WECI, PI and preferably with a CCTPP (Core Connector Third Party Payroll) certificate.
• Problem-solving & analytical thinking: ability to analytically assess complex integration scenarios and devise efficient solutions within the Workday environment.
• Adaptability and continuous learning: openness to learning new tools, techniques, and best practices to adapt to changing integration requirements.
• Collaboration and teamwork: ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams within Marel IT as well as external parties to design, develop, test, and deploy integrations with our stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance: ability to implement robust testing methodologies to ensure the accuracy and reliability of integrations.
• Documentation and communication skills: ability to clearly document integration requirements, specifications, and configurations. Additionally, being able to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Project Management skills: ability to coordinate tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Master’s degree in information systems, or related area would be beneficial.
• Proven track record of implementing global projects in a multinational company.
• Great business analysis, listening and solution designing skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in diverse and multinational teams.
• Strong English skills, both written and verbal.
• Process-oriented, organized, and attentive to quality and details.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks through adept prioritization and get things done.

An exciting and challenging job in a worldclass and global company with great opportunities for both professional and personal development. The international atmosphere supports the company’s vision, and exhibit Marel’s core values Unity, Innovation and Excellence. Our workplace is characterized by a good working environment with a good and informal tone and attractive working conditions, such as health insurance, flexible working hours and pension scheme.

If you are interested in this position, don’t hesitate to send us your application and CV via "apply now". For more information, please contact Maarten Krepel -

Marel is a global leader in transforming the way food is processed. We are in the business of transformation, innovation and inspiration. We provide software, machinery, systems and solutions that help food processors gain a competitive edge and make the most of cutting edge technology such as digitization, automation and robotics. In partnership with our customers we are transforming the way food is processed. Our vision is a world where quality food is produced sustainably and affordably. Our state-of-the-art equipment and systems help food processors of all sizes, in all markets, to operate at peak productivity.

Our team is comprised of approximately 7,000 employees worldwide, offices and subsidiaries in 30 countries across six continents, and a network of more than 100 agents and distributors.

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