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Workday HCM Lead

PA

London, United KingdomHybrid

About the role

TL;DR

This 12-month fixed-term contract requires at least two days a week in the London office. You will own Workday HCM design, configuration, maintenance, governance and feature releases, while leading the support team and partner relationships. The role covers Core HR, Absence, Benefits, Talent and Learning, with a focus on security, compliance and system change.

Job Description

  • Flexible working – minimum of 2 days per week in the London office

  • This a 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Can you imagine working alongside our HR team, seamlessly delivering end-to-end support for the Workday HR Management system at PA?

Our HR team are looking for an exceptional Workday HCM Lead to play a pivotal role in ensuring effective service delivery across our organisation. Responsibilities include overseeing Workday HCM, managing system enhancements, collaborating with stakeholders, and maintaining compliance.

This role offers the opportunity to shape our Workday journey and contribute to ongoing improvements.

You will have opportunity to:

  • Lead Workday HCM system optimisation

  • Manage governance, cross-functional resources, and HR strategy alignment

  • Ownership of Workday HCM management, design, and maintenance

  • Oversee regular Workday feature releases and value analysis

  • Partner with business leaders to enhance service delivery

  • Lead the support team, balancing day-to-day support with strategic initiatives

  • Manage support/delivery partner relationships

  • Maintain up-to-date system documentation

  • Foster continuous learning within the support team

Qualifications

  • Extensive Workday HCM experience

  • Strong Workday configuration expertise

  • Knowledge of core HCM concepts (e.g., organisations, hierarchies, workflows, reporting)

  • Proficiency in supporting HCM areas like Core HR, Absence, Benefits, Talent, and Learning

  • Understanding of system security, roles, and segregation of duties

  • Proven track record in managing system change and support with attention to detail

Essential Capabilities:

  • 'Can do' and personable attitude

  • Ownership of tasks through to resolution

Desirable Capabilities:

  • Experience in the global professional services industry

  • HR background

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