Workday HCM Lead (FTC)
PA
About the role
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with at least 2 days per week in the London office. You will own Workday HCM management, configuration, optimisation, security, releases, and support across Core HR, Absence, Benefits, Talent, and Learning. You will lead the support team, manage delivery partners and governance, and work with business leaders on system change and service delivery.
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