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At the Syngenta Group, our 56,000 people across more than 90 countries strive every day to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for the benefit of farmers, society and our planet - making us the world's most local agricultural technology and innovation partner.
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We are looking for an experienced and strategic Reporting and Visualization Lead to lead our People Insights and reporting function with a specific focus on Workday reporting and analytics. This leadership role will drive the development and delivery of scalable, insightful, and business-aligned reporting solutions across HR and other enterprise functions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Workday Report Writer, Prism Analytics, and Discovery Boards, along with a strong understanding of data governance, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement. You will be responsible for leading a team of reporting professionals, setting the vision for enterprise reporting, and driving data democratization through automation, visualization, and actionable insights.
Key Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the reporting and visualization strategy for HR and cross-functional domains using Workday as the primary platform.
• Oversee the development and delivery of complex Workday reports (Advanced, Composite, Matrix), dashboards (Discovery Boards), and external data integrations via Prism Analytics.
• Build and manage a high-performing team of report developers and data visualization specialists.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to understand reporting needs, translate business questions into data requirements, and deliver meaningful insights.
• Develop and enforce best practices for data visualization, governance, version control, and reporting security across the Workday platform.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and usability in all reports and dashboards by collaborating with data stewards and system administrators.
• Lead initiatives to integrate external data sources into Workday using Prism Analytics and design unified, user-friendly reporting layers.
• Promote self-service analytics and data literacy by enabling business users to use Discovery Boards and other tools effectively.
• Monitor Workday reporting performance and proactively resolve issues related to access, performance, or user adoption.
• Influence senior leadership by delivering insights that support workforce planning, diversity, attrition, talent management, and operational KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, HR Technology, Business Intelligence, or a related field.
• 8-10+ years of experience in enterprise reporting, business intelligence, or HR analytics, with at least 3 years in a Workday-focused environment.
• Expert-level proficiency in Workday Report Writer, including Advanced, Composite, Matrix, and Trending reports.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Prism Analytics, including data ingestion, modeling, and security configuration.
• Strong experience with Discovery Boards for dashboard creation and visual storytelling.
• Solid understanding of HR and people data domains (e.g., headcount, attrition, diversity, workforce planning).
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, manage complex projects, and drive transformation initiatives.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and storytelling skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Workday Security related to reporting roles and domain access.
• Familiarity with other visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and integration with Workday data.
• Background in Agile project delivery or experience working with cross-functional scrum teams.
• Exposure to Workday People Analytics (Discovery Boards - Augmented Insights).

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership in Reporting & Analytics
• Workday Reporting Expertise
• Data Visualization & Storytelling
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Data Governance & Quality Management
• Team Building & Capability Development
• Business Acumen and Decision Support

Impact Areas:

• Enabling data-driven decision-making across HR and business units
• Streamlining reporting operations and improving access to real-time insights
• Advancing self-service analytics culture through scalable tools and education
• Aligning reporting capabilities with business and compliance needs

Additional Information
Note: Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status
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