Design and build modern HR data pipelines
- Develop scalable data pipelines that integrate workforce data from Workday, learning management systems and other HR platforms.
- Connect systems through APIs, connector frameworks and file-based integrations.
- Ensure reliable and efficient movement of data across the HR technology landscape.
Create a unified people data foundation
- Build reusable data models that combine information from multiple HR systems into a trusted and governed source of truth.
- Design and maintain Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold) for workforce datasets.
- Enable flexible reporting and self-service analytics across HR functions.
Drive privacy and data governance
- Implement role-based access controls, data masking and security mechanisms for sensitive employee data.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, internal privacy standards and local regulatory requirements.
- Help establish best practices for responsible workforce data management.
Enable insightful HR analytics
- Deliver high-quality data products supporting reporting on headcount, attrition, talent acquisition, learning and compensation.
- Provide trusted datasets for Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud and other analytics solutions.
- Improve data accessibility while maintaining the highest standards of data protection.
Improve data quality and reliability
- Develop automated quality checks and monitoring processes.
- Define and maintain data quality standards for critical HR KPIs.
- Collaborate with system owners to proactively resolve data issues.
Partner with HR stakeholders globally
- Work closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards and People Analytics teams.
- Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Support users in understanding and trusting their HR data and reporting.
What you need to succeed
- 3-5 years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering or related data-focused roles.
- At least 2 years of experience working with HR systems, ideally Workday.
- Experience handling sensitive personal data in compliance with GDPR or similar privacy regulations.
- Experience integrating multiple business or HR systems in international environments.
- Advanced SQL for data modelling, transformation and analysis.
- Databricks (Delta Lake, Delta Live Tables, Unity Catalog, Databricks SQL) and/or Snowflake.
- Python, PySpark or pandas for data engineering and automation.
- Workday APIs, including REST and RaaS (Reports-as-a-Service).
- Building scalable cloud-based data pipelines and data marts.
- Implementing row-level security, column masking and role-based access control.
- Git-based development workflows and CI/CD principles.
- HR reporting solutions such as Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud or similar BI platforms.
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Informatics, Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Professional proficiency in English. Basic German language skills.
- Ability to take ownership and strive for excellence in how work is planned, executed, and improved
- Motivation to learn, grow, and continuously develop skills
- Motivation to contribute to work that supports healthier, more active lives