Lenka Pytelkova-Enterprise HR Project Manager | Workday Solution Architect

(Project Assignment via consulting company HighPerfPeople)

• Lead the Workday Optimization Board, defining and presenting the Workday enhancement roadmap; drive prioritization based on stakeholder input, system analysis, and identified capability gaps.
• Challenge business requirements and proposed solutions to ensure alignment with long-term architecture principles, platform strategy and operational sustainability.
• Own the complete lifecycle of Workday enhancements from business discovery and solution design through implementation governance, testing strategy, deployment and stabilization.
• Act as functional/technical lead for key product areas including Peakon, Workday Learning, and Talent/Performance processes (e.g., year-end cycle, goal setting).
• Define and implement Workday branding and communication standards (templates, notification design, messaging structure) to improve consistency and employee experience.
• Build and enhance manager- and HR-facing tools (reports, dashboards, guidance/Journeys, process support assets) to reduce manual effort and improve decision-making.
• Translate complex system behavior, security/privacy constraints, and process implications into clear options for business stakeholders and leadership.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with HR process owners, IT/security, and vendors to resolve issues and enable scalable solutions.
• Strong focus on adoption: ensure changes are usable, understandable, and actionable for employees, managers, and HR teams.

(Project Assignment via consulting company HighPerfPeople)

• Acted as in-house Workday SME supporting business stakeholders across Learning, HCM Core, Time & Absence and Performance.
• Guided the organization through design decisions, testing strategy and post-go-live optimization activities.
• Defined and governed enhancements ensuring alignment with business priorities and Workday best practices.
• Identified opportunities for process simplification and improved adoption across the HR technology landscape.

• Managed global pilot programs, delivering comprehensive documentation and conducting rigorous testing to ensure quality and precision

SAP Knowledge and Experience:

Time Tracking, Payroll, Organizational Management

• As an SAP Time Management Specialist, I customized time types, updated schedules and calendars, and streamlined time processes. I integrated time recording systems, ensured accurate hour and leave calculations, and maintained regional compliance—enhancing efficiency and employee satisfaction.
• As an SAP Payroll Specialist, I customized wage types and infotypes for French payroll, aligned with complex local laws. I adapted schemas, prepared annual declarations (DSN, N4DS), ensured smooth payroll runs, and integrated payroll with finance systems for compliance and accuracy.
• As the Organizational Management lead, I maintained structures and position data, collaborated with FI/CO to align cost centers, and optimized organizational units and reporting. Using SAP OM tools, I supported integration, resource planning, and strategic insights.