Workday Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used Workday
Iria M.
Last position:
Independent HR Professional at Independent
Independent Senior HR Professional supporting organisations across HR strategy, people operations, employee relationships, and organisational effectiveness. Most recently, I worked with an investment firm as a functional People Partner, supporting the business and leadership with practical, business-aligned solutions.
Lenka P.
Last position:
Workday Technical Architect at Swisscom
(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.
Nelli H.
Last position:
Project Manager and Business Analyst at Semiconductor (NDA)
- Project lead for a global organization improvement project impacting tax model, global organization, Order 2 Cash (O2C), Procure 2 Pay (P2) processes, supply chain, finance, tax, assets, HR and IT systems including ERP
- Implemented new way of working, including process changes, documentation of work instructions and updates to IT systems including ERP and HR systems
- Success: new operating model implemented and delivering expected benefits
Philippe P.
Last position:
AMS Lead at DocMorris
- Management of Workday platform
- Optimization phase
- Lead of AMS service
- Third level support for internal Workday team
Jurgen Christian M.
Last position:
Senior Director People Systems and Services at Booking.com
- Scope: HR Technology (Workday, ServiceNow), People Services (Payroll, HR Admin, Data & Reporting), Real Estate and Workplace Services (new campus in Amsterdam), Global Mobility, Operational Excellence and Compliance
- Rebuilt the HR Technology and HR Services strategy and organization to ensure strategic alignment with HR business and rapidly changing company priorities in challenging socio-political environments
- Organized smooth and cost-effective operations by building strong collaborations with key vendors and introducing operational and service excellence
Danica R.
Last position:
Managing Director at HR Freelance GmbH
- Change management responsibility for a global HR project (technology corporation)
- End-to-end HR responsibility for a MedTech company in Lucerne
- Interim payroll support in the healthcare sector in Zurich
- End-to-end HR support for an SME in the healthcare sector in Zurich (private home care)
- HR management and payroll responsibility for a company in the healthcare sector in Zurich with up to 200 employees together with my team
- End-to-end HR support for a company in the consumer sector in Zug
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Statistics of experts using Workday
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
3.2 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Information Technology
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
100%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Switzerland are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Switzerland 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 19 Sep 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.
- Information Technology (83%)
- Banking and Finance (67%)
- Professional Services (50%)
- Retail (50%)
- Tourism (50%)
- Food and Beverage (33%)
- Healthcare (33%)
- Insurance (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Workday in practice
Workday is used for cloud HR, finance, planning, and workforce processes. Companies bring in Workday specialists to shape employee data flows, approvals, reports, and security roles across core business operations. It is common in larger organisations that need one system for people and finance work.
Typical project work
- Workday HCM setup and module support
- Workday Financial Management configuration
- Reporting, dashboards, and calculated fields
- Integrations with payroll, IAM, and ERP tools
- Data migration and release preparation
Ecosystem and skills
Strong professionals know the Workday data model, business processes, security, and tenant configuration. They often work with EIB, Workday Studio, APIs, and reporting tools, plus payroll and identity systems around the core tenant. Clear documentation and careful testing matter as much as functional knowledge.
When to bring in help
Companies usually need freelance expertise during new rollouts, module expansions, reorganisations, or cleanup after rushed changes. A specialist helps when business processes do not match the current setup, when integrations fail, or when reporting needs to be reliable for finance and HR teams. Workday tasks often need short, focused support.
What good specialists do
Good Workday professionals translate business rules into maintainable configuration. They question weak process design, handle security with care, and keep changes aligned across HCM, Finance, and reporting. They also know when a fix belongs in Workday and when it should sit in a connected system.
Switzerland context
In Switzerland, Workday work often involves international teams, English-speaking project rooms, and local payroll or HR process constraints. Freelancers may work on-site for workshops and cutovers, then remote for configuration, testing, and documentation. That mix works well when coordination across HR, finance, and IT is tight.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Workday, in one place.
A strong Workday specialist is typically brought in for HCM setup, finance process support, reporting, integrations, and tenant cleanup. Companies also use them for migrations, security role design, and preparing the system for a new rollout or release. The work is usually practical and tied to live business processes.
Workday is both. It is often first known as an HCM system, but many companies also use Workday Financial Management, planning, and reporting in the same environment. That mix is why the best specialists understand both people processes and finance controls.
Workday is usually compared with SAP SuccessFactors and Oracle HCM Cloud because they all cover core HR and related processes. Workday is often chosen when a company wants a unified cloud model across HR and finance, while the other options may fit different enterprise landscapes better. The right choice depends on existing systems, process fit, and integration needs.
A good Workday professional often brings skills in business analysis, reporting, integration design, and security administration. Knowledge of payroll interfaces, identity tools, testing, and change management is also valuable. In many projects, the real challenge is the system around Workday, not only the tenant itself.
The answer depends on scope. A small reporting fix may need a focused specialist, while a global rollout or tenant redesign needs someone who has handled complex processes, integrations, and security in Workday before. For risky work, prefer a freelancer who can explain trade-offs clearly and show recent delivery examples.
Yes, many Workday tasks work well remotely, especially configuration, reporting, testing, and documentation. For workshops, cutovers, and stakeholder alignment, some Swiss teams still prefer on-site or hybrid sessions. The best setup depends on language, time zones, and how much process discovery is needed.
Look for practical examples, not broad claims. A strong Workday expert can describe the tenant changes they made, the business problem they solved, and how they tested security, integrations, and reports. Clear communication, clean documentation, and realistic scoping are good signs.
A Workday assignment is easiest when the scope, module, and surrounding systems are clear from the start. Freelancers should ask about current pain points, release timing, approval chains, and whether the work touches HCM, finance, or integrations. In Switzerland, they should also check language expectations and how much stakeholder contact is expected.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Workday in their recent projects is 142 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,139 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Workday in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 100% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Workday in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Workday in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (67%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Workday in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Professional Services (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Workday in their recent projects are Human Resources (83%), Project Management (83%), and Information Technology (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Workday
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Countries:
- Germany
- Switzerland
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