[Hiring] HRIS Specialist (Workday): Talent & Reward @Telia Company

Role Description

We’re looking for an HRIS Specialist: Talent & Reward to join us at Telia. I’m Fredrik Nilsson, Head of Digital Solutions in Group People & Culture, and I’m looking for someone who is hands-on, collaborative, and confident in Workday, with a strong interest in making Talent and Reward processes work well in practice.

We’re a skilled and collaborative cross-border team managing Workday, shaping digital HR experiences, and building smart solutions that make a real difference across the organization.

• Play a key role in making sure our Talent and Reward processes run smoothly in Workday by supporting annual cycles, strengthening data quality, and helping improve the experience for managers, employees, and HR.
• Support global performance, merit, bonus, and compensation cycles in Workday by configuring Workday and ensure processes are delivered accurately across markets.
• Maintain and improve key Talent and Reward structures, including salary frameworks, pay transparency-related setup, performance review cycles, and goal-setting processes.
• Refine the user experience in Workday by improving help texts, process steps, and functional setup so that managers and employees can complete tasks more easily and with greater confidence.
• Contribute across the employee lifecycle by working closely with colleagues in Recruiting, Compensation, Performance, and related areas to ensure changes are aligned, sustainable, and support long-term data integrity.

Qualifications

• You are proactive, structured, and team-oriented, with a genuine interest in helping others succeed and improving how digital HR processes work in practice.
• Hands-on experience in Workday, with functional knowledge of Talent and Reward and confidence in supporting or configuring related processes.
• Good understanding of compensation and performance cycles, including merit reviews, bonus processes, performance reviews, and goal-setting.
• Ability to see the bigger picture, understand how one change affects other processes and data, and make improvements that work well over time - not just in the moment.
• Interest in working closely with colleagues, stepping in where support is needed, and contributing to reliable delivery during important annual cycles.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package tailored to your local market.
• Opportunities for remote work.
• Chance to earn a bonus based on your performance and Telia's results.

Company Description

At Telia, we’re a team of 15,000 colleagues across the Nordics and Baltics, passionate about technology and connectivity. As a Leading Telecommunications Operator & Climate Leader, we drive change with large-scale, impactful projects while building a sustainable, inclusive world.

Here, you can grow your skills, lead meaningful projects, and thrive in a supportive, diverse environment. Whether you’re taking your first step or your next, Telia is a place to grow, belong, and make a real impact.