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Andrea Bayer

@andreabayer

Global HR-IT Manager at Ista SE, configuring Workday and integrating acquired entities into its HCM landscape.

At Ista SE, I work as Global HR-IT Manager across Talent, Core and integrations. I configure Workday modules and support the technical integration and onboarding of acquired entities into the Workday HCM landscape.

I’ve managed global digitalization, process optimization and transformation projects, including implementing Workday Core HCM, ATS, Time & Attendance and Contingent Worker processes. I also translate HR processes into system logic and build out Workday modules.

Previously at Simon-Kucher, I worked on global HR systems and talent solutions, including Cornerstone HCM and a global Talent Acquisition analytics project. Earlier, at Veeva Systems GmbH, I developed Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding processes and strategies for Europe.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Global HR-IT Manager

Current

Ista SE

Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Interim Global Product owner of Workday and integrations, leading global project teams and managing digitalization, process optimization, and transformation projects. Hands-on configuration of Core HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, ATS, Integrations, and Reporting.

Workday Project Management Process Optimization Digitalization HR Transformation Stakeholder Management Coaching Training Integration Reporting

Global HR Systems Specialist

Simon-Kucher

Jun 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 6 months)

Managed Cornerstone HCM as product owner, led global projects in digitalization and process optimization, and provided hands-on configuration and user training. Drove global strategy and digital roadmap for HR with focus on ATS, LMS, Core, and Analytics.

Cornerstone Software ATS LMS Project Management Process Optimization Digitalization Stakeholder Management Coaching Training Reporting BPMN Quality Management PDCA

Global Manager Talent Solutions

Simon-Kucher

Jan 2024 - Nov 2024 (10 months)

Product owner of Cornerstone HCM, leading project teams and managing global projects in digitalization, process optimization, and transformation. Hands-on configuration of ATS, LMS, Core, and Reporting, and coaching local power users.

Cornerstone Software ATS LMS Project Management Process Optimization Digitalization Stakeholder Management Coaching Training Reporting

People Development Manager

ohhh! Foundation e.V.

Sep 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years)

Conducted needs analysis and developed a leadership development strategy. Optimized and digitalized the performance review process and supported a transformation project to implement an organizational learning culture.

Leadership Development Performance Reviews Process Optimization Digitalization Transformation

University Recruiter, Europe

Veeva Systems GmbH

Jul 2020 - Jun 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Handled strategic and operational talent acquisition and employer branding for the Consultant Development Program in Europe. Developed go-to-market strategies for Germany and France and optimized talent management processes.

Talent Acquisition Employer Branding Project Management Process Optimization Stakeholder Management Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cologne Business School (CBS)

Master of Arts, Business Psychology

2017 - 2019

Pursued a Master of Arts in Business Psychology with a focus on International HRM and Digital Business.

University of Cologne

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

2013 - 2017

Activities and societies: Erasmus (2015-2016) at Universidad Carlos III, Madrid, ES

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in HR and International Management, including an Erasmus year at Universidad Carlos III in Madrid.