Workday & HR Technology Systems Expert

Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.   We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. 

What truly sets us apart is how we work. 

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. 

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.  

The role This role will be responsible for the successful enablement of a standalone Ice Cream company that is geared for future success as ‘the best HR Technology team in the industry’. The role will be part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team led by the Ice Cream HR Technology Lead.

What you'll be responsible for Compensation System Ownership & Optimization Act as the functional and technical owner of Workday Compensation modules (Core Compensation & Advanced Compensation).

Configure and maintain compensation elements, including Compensation grades, pay ranges, and packages, Eligibility rules (via condition rules, calculation fields), and compensation plans (merit, bonus, stock, allowances where applicable).

Ensure alignment with global compensation strategies and local regulatory requirements.

Design and configure advanced compensation features such as Proration rules, Dynamic budgets and guideline calculations, Currency conversions and global compensation logic.

Optimize performance and usability of the compensation cycle (e.g., reducing cycle time, improving UX).

Partner with Rewards/CoE teams to translate policies into scalable Workday configurations.

Stakeholder Collaboration Serve as the primary liaison between technical support teams and global HR process owners.

Translate business requirements into scalable system solutions.

Collaborate with HR COEs, IT, and external vendors to deliver robust and future-ready HR technology.

Project & Change Management Lead HR technology initiatives including module rollouts, upgrades, and process improvements.

Support change management and training efforts to ensure smooth adoption.

Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities for enhancement.

Annual Compensation Cycle Execution (Critical Requirement).

Lead the end-to-end execution of the annual compensation review cycle in Workday.

Cycle setup (compensation review process configuration), eligibility population and validation, budget configuration and allocation logic. Launch, monitoring, and troubleshooting of the cycle.

Own key Workday components such as: Manager self-service configuration and experience, Business Process Framework (BP) for compensation reviews, Compensation Plans & Guidelines, Compensation Review Templates.

Act as the technical SME during live cycles, resolving issues in real-time with HR, HRBPs, and Rewards teams.

Perform cycle simulations, testing, and reconciliations before launch.

Ensure data accuracy and audit readiness throughout the cycle.

Proven experience personally owning and running at least one full annual compensation cycle in Workday (not just supporting).

Integration, Reporting & Audit Ensure accurate integration of compensation data with:

Payroll

External reporting systems

We're looking for someone who Has a minimum of 5+ years in HR with at least 5 years in a workday deployment role. Has owned the compensation cycle end-to-end.

Proven track record of managing global compensation processes across multiple countries, acting as the primary system owner during compensation cycles.

Deep expertise in Workday Compensation (Core + Advanced) with hands-on configuration experience.

Thinks end-to-end and takes ownership of results

Is comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving organisation

Values collaboration, clarity and low-ego ways of working

What you'll get

Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes Market-competitive pay and performance-related rewards

Flexible ways of working

Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work

Time off to rest and recharge

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

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Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! 

You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

• Roles with real accountability and visible impact
• Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
• Continuous learning and development as the business grows
• Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.