We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead People Technology Specialist to join our HelloFresh People Technology Team at either our Berlin or New York headquarters. In this senior individual contributor role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping and executing our global integration strategy across the HR technology landscape. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining integrations between Workday and a range of internal and external systems that power our People operations globally.

As a Staff People Technology Technical Specialist, you will serve as the go-to expert for complex integration architecture, data flow design, and technical troubleshooting. Your deep technical knowledge and problem-solving capabilities will be essential to ensuring accurate, secure, and efficient data exchange between HR systems (like payroll, time tracking, benefits, and identity platforms) and other business-critical platforms.

This is a hands-on, highly autonomous role that combines technical excellence with strategic influence. You’ll be trusted to lead the delivery of critical integration projects, support Workday enhancement initiatives, and act as a technical advisor to internal stakeholders including HR, Finance, IT, Legal, and external vendors.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into scalable and future-proof integration solutions. You’ll also help define and champion best practices in development, testing, and monitoring, with a strong focus on data integrity, performance, and compliance (including GDPR).

As one of the most senior technical experts in our People Technology team, you will play a key role in driving innovation and continuous improvement, helping us mature our integration ecosystem as we grow and evolve globally.

You will...

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Workday integrations, including EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builder), Web Services (REST/SOAP), Workday Studio, and third-party system integrations.
• Design, develop, and maintain integrations between Workday and other HR systems, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient data exchange.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, Finance, and external vendors to understand integration needs and translate them into high-quality technical solutions.
• Drive the implementation of best practices for integration development, deployment, and monitoring.
• Lead the technical delivery of complex integration projects, including system upgrades, new platform integrations, and large-scale data migrations.
• Ensure seamless data flow between Workday and systems like payroll, time tracking, benefits, and other HR technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical integration issues efficiently, maintaining business continuity and data integrity.
• Ensure all integrations comply with security standards, data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR), and company policies.
• Continuously optimize integration processes to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance overall system performance.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including workflows, troubleshooting guides, and support materials.
• Act as a technical thought partner within the People Technology function, contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

You Have...

• 5+ years of hands-on experience building and maintaining integrations, particularly with Workday and related HR technologies.
• Deep expertise in Workday integration tools such as EIBs, Workday Studio, Web Services (REST/SOAP), and Core Connectors.
• Strong knowledge of integration protocols (e.g., XML, JSON, SFTP, FTP) and middleware tools or platforms.
• Proven experience delivering complex integration projects end-to-end, ensuring they meet both technical and business requirements.
• Solid understanding of HR business processes and their impact on data integration—especially in areas like payroll, time tracking, absence management, and benefits.
• Familiarity with system architecture, APIs, and data security best practices, including GDPR and compliance-related requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical discussions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a high level of independence and ownership.
• Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets for data analysis and troubleshooting.
  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with Agile/SCRUM methodologies is a plus.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

You’ll get… 

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.