About this role
Welcome to ZEISS – a company that combines innovation and responsibility! Our corporate functions are diverse and make a decisive contribution to the strategic orientation and sustainable success of ZEISS.
Your Role
Drive and assist in HR transformation efforts within the global Workday team at ZEISS, covering system development, upgrades, testing, and technical Workday tasks
Supervise the configuration design and global roll-out of Workday Absence and Time Tracking, along with coordinating, implementing, and testing Workday-related work packages
Collaborate with global HR process owners, internal and external developers, and cross-functional stakeholders in HR, IT, Payroll, and Management
Spot process shortcomings, analyze global HR workflows, and apply enhancements to boost Workday adoption and user satisfaction
Construct proof-of-concept solutions that reflect business requirements and translate those requirements into successful Workday configurations
Document business needs and provide global assistance to HR teams while acting as the key interface among HR, IT, Managers, and Payroll
Your Profile
Academic degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a similar area of study
Profound Workday implementation experience, primarily in Workday HCM, Time Tracking, and Absence
Exceptional abilities in communication and organization in English, with German being a beneficial asset.
Strong knowledge of Workday Security and skill in creating thorough reports to address business needs.
Established experience in global Workday deployments and a deep understanding of HR processes with a problem-solving approach.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple work packages with urgency and adaptability and to collaborate with stakeholders, conduct business workshops, and capture clear and detailed requirements
Proficiency in handling sensitive and confidential information with a high level of professionalism
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
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About ZEISS Group
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling almost 12 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets (September 30, 2025).
For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces, and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, and binoculars.
With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare, and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS' technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.
With over 46,600 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 30 production facilities worldwide.
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What you'll do
- Drive and assist in HR transformation efforts within the global Workday team, focusing on system development and configuration design. Collaborate with HR process owners and stakeholders to enhance Workday adoption and user satisfaction.
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