Looking for Your Dream Job? Join Our Ice Cream Team!
Role Title:
Workday & HR Data Analyst
Scope:
Global
Location:
Pune
Terms & Conditions:
Full timeIf you are considering working for the Unilever ice Cream business, you will work for the global, leading Ice Cream player with €8bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of the top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025. Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure.We are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company.
We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.
ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice CreamUnilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of €8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
Job Purpose
We’re entering a thrilling new chapter at the Magnum Ice Cream Company. As of November, we’ll become a standalone legal entity, and by the following year, we’ll fully separate our HR systems. This transformation offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our HR technology landscape from the ground up.We’re looking for a Workday & HR Technology Systems Expert to join our HR Technology team. This pivotal role will act as the bridge between our Systems Integrator (SI) team—transitioning later to our application maintenance team—and our global HR process owners. You’ll be instrumental in stabilizing, optimizing, and evolving our Workday HCM and other integrated HR systems, ensuring they support our business needs and growth ambitions.
Key Responsibilities
This role will be responsible for the successful enablement of a standalone Ice Cream company that is geared for future success as with ‘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 with the following responsibilities:
- System Ownership & Optimization
- Lead configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday (and other HR systems) enhancements and new features.
- Ensure system integrity, data quality, and compliance with GDPR and other relevant regulations.
- Manage and optimize integrations between Workday and other HR systems (e.g., payroll, time & attendance).
- 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.
- Reporting & Analytics
- Support HR reporting needs, including compliance and workforce analytics.
- Give input to dashboards and reports creating using Workday and external BI tools.
Experiences & Qualifications
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate would have 5 -10 years in HR with at least 5 years in a workday deployment role and the following key qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, IT, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in HRIS or HR Technology roles, with deep expertise in Workday HCM.
- Proven experience with system integrations, data governance, and stakeholder management.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Multiple Workday pro-certifications (e.g., HCM, Recruiting); additional certifications are a plus.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience leading Core HCM in multiple End to End Workday HCM implementation projects from initiation to completion, including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and deployment.
- Prior experience implementing Workday HCM or relevant on-premise or cloud-based platforms.
- Thrive in a diverse, dynamic environment, meet deadlines despite conflicting demands, analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and can clearly articulate complex messages and requirements.
- Familiarity with Workday Studio, EIB, BIRT, and middleware platforms (e.g., Boomi, MuleSoft).
- Experience in a global HR environment with multiple systems and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and lead diverse teams through complex implementations.
- Strong project leadership skills, including reporting on progress and managing cross-functional teams.
- Experience with Workday’s data migration tools and security framework.
- Fluency in English
What Sets You Apart
- A strong HR background with hands-on Workday experience.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and deliver results under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex requirements and solutions.
- Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in HR technology.
Must have competencies
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical insights to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
The role will report to the HR Technology Lead
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to Unilever's career portalWe take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!
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About The Magnum Ice Cream Company
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 have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.
About
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization :
- We are all about growth
- We operate with speed and simplicity
- We win together with fun
- We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
- We care and challenge
- We are experts in the Ice Cream Category
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?
Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.
