Specialist, Workday

  

At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.

About the Role: 

We are seeking a highly skilled Workday Specialist to join our team, focusing on the US Region. In this role, you will serve as a liaison between local stakeholders and our Global People Solutions team, ensuring that the Workday ecosystem aligns with the specific needs of our US operations. You will not perform direct configuration but will communicate requirements and help prioritize enhancements, while also providing support and guidance to ensure seamless system functionality and integration.

Reporting to the Head of People Operations and Transformation, this position involves collaboration with local HR representatives, business units, and cross-functional teams to understand and address the unique challenges and requirements of our US workforce.

  

What impact you can create at CHANEL:  

Jointly with the Head of People Operations and Transformation, serve as the primary Workday point of contact for the US, facilitating communication between local teams and the Global People Solutions teamDrive operational excellence by analyzing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and contributing to strategic planning and growthIncreasing user proficiency and confidence through effective training and support, ensuring that end-users can fully leverage Workday functionalities.Building strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring their needs are met, resulting in a seamless employee experience and better collaboration cross functionally.Implementing scalable Workday solutions that support the company’s growth and expansion, ensuring systems and processes can handle increased demand.Driving a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, keeping the organization at the forefront of industry best practices and technological advancementsSuccessfully managing and leading change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new processes and systems within the organization.Contributing to a positive work environment by improving HR processes and systems, which can lead to higher employee experience and satisfaction.Provide insights to global leads based on user needs and experiences to enhance the overall Workday experience.Partner with People Analytics to improve the existing accuracy and reliability of data through implementing audit systems and validation processes.

 You are energized by: 

Problem Solving: Addressing complex challenges within Workday and creating impactful solutions.Continuous Learning: Staying up-to-date with the latest Workday updates and industry best practices, continuously improving your skills and knowledge.Collaboration: Working closely with diverse stakeholders, building strong relationships, and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve common goals.Process Improvement: Analyzing and optimizing business processes, making a tangible impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.Innovation: Being part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and encourages creative problem-solving.User Empowerment: Providing training and support to end-users, helping them become proficient and confident in using Workday applications.Strategic Impact: Contributing to strategic initiatives and driving operational excellence, playing a key role in the company’s success.Versatility: Managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Impact: Delivering solutions on time and within scope and seeing the positive impact of your work on the organization.Inclusive Culture: Being part of a company that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment.

What you will bring to the team:  

Strong proficiency in Workday configuration, customization, and functionality, with the ability to leverage its features to meet business needs.A keen eye for analyzing and improving business processes, with experience in business process re-engineering and optimization.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, allowing you to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and clearly document processes and requirements.Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and within-scope delivery.Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, understanding their needs and providing ongoing support and guidance.Experience in providing training and support to end-users, helping them to become proficient and confident in using Workday applications.Flexibility and adaptability to stay current with Workday updates and industry best practices, implementing continuous improvements.Meticulous attention to detail to ensure data integrity, accuracy in reporting, and consistency in process documentation.A genuine passion for technology and process improvement, and enthusiasm for contributing to the success of the organization.Highest commitment to data confidentiality.

  

Position Logistics:  

Minimum 3 years of Workday Administrator experience with cloud SaaS HR applications.Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred.Experience in a global people organization preferredLocation: New York, New York

Compensation: 

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $61,400-$115K.  Base salary is one component of the total compensation for this position. Other forms of variable pay [may/will] be offered for this position. Other components [may/will] include bonus potential, benefits, and/or perks. 

Benefits and Perks: 

Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing (2-week August Office Closure) and a Wellbeing fund  Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership) Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days  401K and other incentives  Robust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance Program Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking

Additional Information: 

Chanel is a private company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We offer a unique work environment where individuals are encouraged to better understand the brand, the business, and motivations, so that together we can unlock the possibilities of growth. This is reflected in: 

Diversity and Inclusion: 

At CHANEL, we are intentional in promoting Diversity & Inclusion. We foster respect, empathy and dignity for all.  We believe strongly that the diversity of our people across the full spectrum of human differences is essential to our organization and the connections we have with each other and our clients.  We offer Employee Resource Groups in the US that are voluntary, open to all, employee-led groups formed around a shared identity or lived experience, whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community aligned with the values and missions of the communities they support. 

Chanel Community: 

CHANEL Community empowers our employees to channel their passions, talents and sense of purpose to contribute to and learn from our communities. Employees are encouraged to take time off annually to volunteer through CHANEL Community. CHANEL also matches employee donations to select charitable organizations. 

Sustainability: 

CHANEL Mission 1.5° is our climate action plan. It is focused on transforming the business in line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement on climate change to limit the average global mean temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. Employees are encouraged to contribute to our US Sustainability efforts at the corporate level and within the divisions, through organized taskforces and initiatives. 

Arts and Culture: 

We are committed to extending our legacy of cultural engagement. Global support includes the CHANEL Culture Fund, which supports a select group of leading art culture institutions across the globe, and the CHANEL Next Prize for the next generation of creative talent.  US support currently includes Annual sponsorship of the MoMA film program, Tribeca Film Festival programs and Through Her Lens, Support of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women and Sponsorship of the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center. 

Fondation Chanel: 

Since 2011, Fondation CHANEL’s mission is for women and girls to be free to shape their own destiny.  Through multi-year partnerships with financial and technical support, Fondation CHANEL is committed to improving the safety and autonomy of women and adolescent girls around the world, impacting over a million women and girls in its first 10 years.     For more information, please navigate to the Fondation Chanel website here   

Career and Leadership Development:  

We have dedicated in-house teams focused on supporting the onboarding of employees, developing leadership skills via custom programs like Imagine Chanel People, Heart of Leadership and group and individual coaching, and blended online and live classes offered on our Bloom platform and by skilled trainers, such as Shape Your Career, to develop career building skills. 

 *Chanel, Inc. benefits and perks are dependent on eligibility and subject to modification by Chanel at any time.