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Meet FRATCH Experts who have recently used Workday
Alexander F.
Last position:
Freelance Business Consultant and Interim Manager at A. Folch von Sydow INTERIM MANAGEMENT
Advising various companies in the areas of controlling, finance and planning, transformation, business partnering, management reporting and AI-driven forecasting systems
Samet P.
Last position:
AI Consultant & Project Manager for Reporting Automation at Toyota Financial Services (EAR)
- Documented complex financial reporting processes in deep-dive sessions with subject matter experts
- Analyzed and mapped the 3-tier data flow SAP – Essbase – HQ (984 account entries, triple chart of accounts)
- Identified the biggest time drains (40 % of close time)
- Evaluated technologies (AWS, Microsoft Fabric, Custom/Hybrid) with cost-benefit analysis
- Created a validation rule catalog with 351 rules as the basis for pre-submission automation
- Business case: estimated savings potential of 480–960 T€/year for the EAR region
- Hands-on implementation with Microsoft Fabric, RAG, AI agents/Tool Calling and n8n; productive use of Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio
- AI-supported project management workflows (minutes, tasks, knowledge synchronization)
- Stakeholder management at senior management level (EAR Accounting, IEA IT, TFSC Japan), workshops and training on AI tools
Technologies: Microsoft Fabric, Copilot Studio, Claude AI, Python, Power BI, SAP, Essbase/SmartView, Excel (VBA), Notion, SharePoint
Henok M.
Last position:
Electrician Specialist for Predefined Work (Dt: EFfT) at WBS Trainings
- Fundamentals of electronics measurement, electropneumatic circuits & protective measures according to DIN-VDE
- Installation, wiring and commissioning of PLC-controlled Systems
Serkant T.
Last position:
Interim Manager, License Controlling at Tonies GmbH
- Prepared and reviewed quarterly royalty settlements for licensors across music, publishing and media brands, including minimum guarantees, recoupment, returns reconciliation and process optimisation.
- Reconstructed historical licensing data for an external audit by a major US studio, covering music publishing and recorded music across ROW and AUS, and coordinated the resulting statements with the licensor.
- Supported the reconciliation of music royalties with the German collecting society and its international hub for 2018 to 2024.
- Assessed licensing data for accruals and provisions, and structured metadata for contract negotiations.
- Designed target processes and SOPs for a royalty automation tool and accompanied testing during rollout.
Marina K.
Last position:
Interim IT Recruiting Project Manager at NotchDelta GmbH & Co. KG
Collaborated on contracting and permanent projects in the Tech/IT sector.
Managed IT recruitment projects.
Assisted in finding suitable candidates for tech roles.
Coordinated with project teams to meet hiring needs.
Conducted candidate interviews and assessments.
Maintained project timelines and schedules.
Ensured smooth project execution.
Alma A.
Last position:
HR Digitalization Project Manager at Ayvens / Société Generale Group
Negotiation and conclusion of works council agreements on Workday and other topics I Advice on and implementation of employment law projects in the HR context I Transfer of comple- x employment and works constitution law issues into practical solutions I Workday
Navin H.
Last position:
Interim Recruiting Manager at Opmobility
- Business area: Automotive / Exteriors
- Responsible recruiter for all plant areas (Technicians, Operators, Engineers - Blue and White Collar)
- Supporting central Talent Acquisition with manager and back-office positions
- IT/HR systems: Successfactors, SAP HCM
- Preparing reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
- Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates
- Preparing and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
- Supporting candidates from the application process through contract preparation
- Actively approaching and attracting candidates via various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow)
- Supporting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
- Employer branding and personnel marketing
- Advising HR management on all matters relating to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
- Reviewing and evaluating applications as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments
Tasneem W.
Last position:
Chief People Officer & COO Advisor at Ecocatalytic Recycling & Unimax Refinery / Safarica GmbH
Two high-growth environmental circular-economy businesses specialising in sustainable recycling and refinery of e-waste, catalytic converters, and non-ferrous precious metals / Platinum Group Metals (PGMs: platinum, palladium, rhodium)
Strategy execution, growth & scalability: execute organisational strategy focused on sustainable growth and preparing scalable business models across countries and multiple business units
Executive advisory & leadership support: strategic advisor to executive team through insights, data-driven analysis and scenario planning to guide high-impact decisions and long-term direction
Acquisitions & strategic partnerships: supported expansion initiatives, including the acquisitions of Blackpool and Atlas Group, and strengthening of supplier partnerships with Mairec (Germany) and Petra Recycling Europe (Spain)
Project management & operations support: advised on systems implementation, workflow optimisation, process improvements, and development of performance metrics
Strategic Partner to C-Suite supporting the business strategy, acquisitions, partnerships, scale and sustainable growth, and leadership enablement. Environmental circular-economy businesses in sustainable recycling and Platinum Group Metals. AI Startup building a Travel Planning platform.
- Delivered Ecocatalytic strategy for scalable growth across the SADC region.
- Executive advisory on Safarica Product Development & GTM strategy in SADC markets.
- Developed Target Operating Model (TOM) for future growth across key markets in Africa and Europe.
- Leadership Development and Performance Metrics
Patrick U.
Last position:
Interim-Recruiter at Excelitas Deutschland GmbH
Full management of the recruiting ramp-up in the Semiconductor (semiconductor manufacturing) area, with end-to-end management of all recruiting activities. Operational and strategic recruiting & talent acquisition in the areas of Engineering, Back-Office & Manufacturing in the cleanroom. Filling key positions during a critical ramp-up phase. Recruiting technical professionals and specialists. Close coordination with hiring managers and HR business partners. Optimization of existing processes. Conducting and evaluating interviews together with the specialist department. Salary and contract negotiations.
- Managed the entire recruiting ramp-up in the Semiconductor area (end-to-end)
- Focus: Engineering and high-volume recruiting in production (semiconductors)
- Recruiting technical professionals for Engineering, Back-Office & Manufacturing in the cleanroom
- Stakeholder alignment with hiring managers and HR business partners
- Building new and optimizing existing processes
Tools: SAP SuccessFactors, MS-Office, MS-Teams
Armen M.
Last position:
CTO/CPO Platform & Technology at Green Mobility Holding
- Overall responsibility for platform transformation across ERP, CRM, PIM and AI-supported process automation
- ERP transformation: Introduction and migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- CRM & Growth Stack: Implementation of HubSpot as the central CRM and platform for lead and marketing automation
- Product data & Commerce Enablement: Introduction of an ePIM to scale Category Management and digital Commerce processes
- AI-supported process automation: Design and introduction of agent-based AI workflows to automate processes in Business Services, Accounting, Tender Management and Marketing
- Building a scalable platform organization consisting of Product Development, DevOps, UX, Cloud Engineering and Corporate IT
- Introduction of modern product and portfolio governance (e.g. OKRs, portfolio boards, value-based roadmaps) to manage technology-driven initiatives
- Harmonization of heterogeneous system landscapes and transformation into a modular, scalable platform architecture (ERP, CRM, PIM, integrated customer journeys)
- Coaching and development of Product Owners, Tech Leads, Delivery Managers and UX teams in building a scalable product organization
Maike K.
Last position:
Communications Manager at DATEV eG
External communications, stakeholder and project management for the introduction of the new DGP business platform myDATEV (SaaS/Cloud)
Franziska N.
Last position:
Strategic and Operational Business Partnering & Project Management | Organizational Transformation
- Further development and harmonization of cross-site HR structures and processes to increase efficiency and governance in close, ongoing collaboration with the (Group) Works Council.
- Management of the HR transformation during the change of ownership and realignment of the holding structures, generating annual savings of around €1.5 million
- Strategic development and restructuring of the Finance function with the CFO, establishment of a performance culture and optimization of structures and processes with a positive P&L impact.
- Realignment of Talent Acquisition, reducing time-to-hire from 7 months to 8 weeks, optimizing the cost and supplier structure, and introducing data-based management
Kathrin K.
Last position:
Interim Inhouse Recruiting at Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG
- External support with filling positions in procurement (approx. 32 open positions in strategic and operational procurement)
- Conducting interviews and qualifying candidates
- Advising HR Business Partners and specialist departments on employment law topics
- Preparing works council consultations and offers under the IG Metall collective agreement
Andreas S.
Last position:
Interim Lead ITSM Transformation at Fielmann
Interim Lead ITSM Transformation
Industry: Retail & Industry – Optics (partly critical infrastructure)
Mandate: Transition of ITSM governance to the product- and capability-oriented governance model already established across the Group, as well as acceleration and partial automation of service volumes through optimized entry channels. Design and system-based implementation of an ITSM target operating model.
- ITSM target process design based on the capability owner model: target processes and ownership for Incident, Service Request, Problem, Change Enablement, CMDB, Service Level, Supplier and Knowledge Management, derived from the Group-wide target operating model
- AI-supported Enterprise Service Management: Reorganization of currently mixed requests into a structured, cross-functional service model including a new self-service portal. AI-supported classification and automation considered in the architecture model
- Migration & Cloud Architecture: Planning and management of the end-to-end migration, coordination of cutover management and go-live support; ensuring productive stability during the hypercare phase. Consideration of a multi-source CMDB (~500,000 assets), connection of go-live-critical field service and vendor interfaces
- Scaling & Blueprint: Central instance for headquarters and production, designed as a blueprint for additional international retail and production sites
- Delivery and Stakeholder Management: End-to-end management from target vision to go-live with regard to time, budget & quality. Building consensus and balancing interests between independently managed IT units up to CIO level
Daryoosh D.
Last position:
FP&A Data & AI Architect at Epta Group
Scope: Embedded as FP&A Data & AI Architect within the Finance function of a major European refrigeration manufacturer, leading the transformation of manual, fragmented financial reporting into an automated, governance-driven intelligence platform. Driving the shift from Excel-based controlling to structured data architecture, Power BI analytics, and AI-assisted financial operations.
Financial Data Integrity & ERP Governance
- Initiated and led GL vs. subledger reconciliation investigations, identifying and resolving structural mismatches between General Ledger and subledger data that had gone undetected prior to engagement
- Conducted asset analysis to identify items missing from General Ledger postings, surfacing gaps in fixed asset tracking and period-end completeness
- Validated SAP reports, establishing baseline data quality standards for Finance team consumption
- Established systematic SAP data validation framework ensuring ongoing integrity between ERP postings and downstream reporting outputs
Finance Reporting Transformation
- Designed and implemented a structured Transformation Project approach for converting manual Finance reports into fully automated processes
- Created and owns the Data Reporting Audit Log; a centralized tracking system capturing report owners, stakeholders, data sources, manual effort estimates, and automation opportunity scores across the Finance function
- Mapped the full reporting landscape identifying quick-win automation targets and strategic Power BI migration candidates
- Actively reducing manual Excel and PowerPoint dependency across FP&A workflows; replacing point-in-time snapshots with live, governed data models
Power BI & Analytics Enablement
- Introduced and presented Power BI as the strategic reporting platform to Finance leadership, building internal buy-in for the BI transformation roadmap
- Designed initial Power BI architecture aligned with SAP, Salesforce and Oracle data structures and FP&A reporting requirements
- Established report ownership, governance documentation, and data lineage standards enabling sustainable self-service analytics across the Finance team
Transformation Infrastructure & Collaboration
- Configured and deployed Jira as the transformation project management hub, establishing structured sprint workflows, backlog management, and progress visibility for Finance IT initiatives
- Proposed and initiated a dedicated FP&A Communication & Transformation Hub, a structured cross-functional forum aligning Finance, IT, and business stakeholders around the reporting transformation roadmap
- Positioned the Finance function as an active driver of data governance and digital transformation within the broader organization
Outcomes
- GL/subledger reconciliation gaps identified and investigation framework established within first two weeks of engagement
- Data Reporting Audit Log deployed; first structured inventory of Finance reporting landscape in company history
- Power BI transformation roadmap presented and approved by Finance leadership
- Jira-based project governance live; Finance transformation now tracked with full sprint visibility
Technologies: SAP FI/CO · Power BI · DAX · SQL · Excel (advanced) · Power Query (M) · Power Automate · VBA · Jira · Microsoft 365 · SharePoint · Salesforce (Sales Data) · Oracle HCM · Python
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Statistics of experts using Workday
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Information Technology
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
53%
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
98%
Based on our profile pool as of 5 Nov 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts using Workday
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 5 Nov 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Workday experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Professional Services (82%)
- Information Technology (69%)
- Manufacturing (53%)
- Banking and Finance (40%)
- Energy (38%)
- Healthcare (36%)
- Retail (36%)
- Automotive (35%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Workday at a glance
Workday is a cloud-based enterprise platform for human resources, finance and planning. Companies use Workday HCM to manage worker data, recruiting, talent, payroll-related processes and workforce planning. Workday Financial Management supports accounting, procurement, expenses, projects and reporting in one connected environment.
Core capabilities
Workday projects cover configuration, business process design, security, reporting and integration. Specialists work with functional areas such as Core HCM, Compensation, Absence, Talent, Recruiting, Payroll, Financials and Adaptive Planning. They translate operating requirements into maintainable workflows, approvals and data structures.
Ecosystem and tooling
The platform connects with enterprise applications through Workday Integration Cloud, Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder and web services. Useful adjacent skills include REST and SOAP APIs, XML, XSLT, identity management, SSO, payroll interfaces and data migration. Reporting often involves custom reports, calculated fields, dashboards and Prism Analytics.
Where companies use it
- Centralize employee and organizational data across business units
- Standardize hire-to-retire processes and approvals
- Connect finance, payroll, benefits and identity systems
- Improve planning, reporting and workforce visibility
- Support acquisitions, reorganizations and global rollouts
Workday runs across industries with complex workforces, distributed operations and strict access controls. It is commonly part of a wider enterprise application landscape rather than a standalone HR system.
When freelance expertise helps
Companies often bring in specialists for a new implementation, module rollout, release preparation or troubled integration. External support is also useful during tenant consolidation, data cleansing, audit preparation and post-go-live stabilization. The right professional can shorten discovery, document decisions and transfer knowledge to internal teams.
What strong specialists deliver
Strong Workday professionals combine process knowledge with practical tenant experience. They ask precise questions about governance, security domains, supervisory organizations and business ownership before changing configuration. Their deliverables may include solution designs, test scenarios, migration plans, integration mappings, reports, release notes and clear administrator documentation.
Quality also shows in disciplined testing and controlled deployment. Effective specialists explain trade-offs, protect data access, manage dependencies and leave teams able to maintain the solution after the engagement ends.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Workday? These answers cover the essentials.
Workday is used to manage human resources, finance, planning and related enterprise processes in the cloud. Companies use it for worker data, recruiting, payroll-related workflows, accounting, procurement, reporting and workforce planning.
Workday is often compared with SAP SuccessFactors and Oracle Fusion Cloud because all support enterprise HR capabilities. The best choice depends on existing systems, finance requirements, geographic scope, process preferences and the organization’s integration strategy.
A strong Workday specialist may also understand identity and access management, SSO, REST and SOAP APIs, XML, XSLT, data migration and enterprise integration patterns. Reporting, payroll interfaces, change management and testing are also valuable depending on the project.
The required background depends on the scope and risk of the engagement. A focused report or configuration change may need a narrower specialist, while a global implementation, complex integration or tenant consolidation calls for proven experience across design, testing, governance and deployment.
Workday work is often suitable for remote collaboration because configuration, documentation, testing and many workshops take place online. On-site sessions can still help with stakeholder discovery, sensitive process decisions, training or major cutovers, especially across multiple business units.
Ask which Workday modules, integration types and project phases the professional has handled. Review examples of solution documentation, testing discipline, security awareness and knowledge transfer, then confirm that their experience matches your tenant, industry processes and delivery constraints.
A Workday integration specialist can define interface mappings, build or adjust integrations, transform data and connect systems through Workday Integration Cloud or Workday Studio. Deliverables may include technical designs, error handling, test evidence, monitoring guidance and deployment documentation.
Workday implementations succeed when business processes, security, data ownership and reporting needs are decided before configuration becomes difficult to change. Strong governance, realistic testing, clean migration data, stakeholder involvement and structured release management are essential.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used Workday in their recent projects is 112 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 897 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used Workday in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 53% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used Workday in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used Workday in their recent projects are German (99%), English (98%), and French (34%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used Workday in their recent projects are Professional Services (82%), Information Technology (69%), and Manufacturing (53%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used Workday in their recent projects are Human Resources (83%), Project Management (74%), and Information Technology (61%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Workday
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home all over Germany — available on-site in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and every major business hub, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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Dusseldorf In Austria our freelancers and interim experts support companies from Vienna to Graz — on-site where your project needs them, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Vienna Graz Across Switzerland our specialists are active in Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern — working on-site or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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