Global HR Technology & HR Operations Leader

Axway; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Axway is seeking a Global Senior Director of HRIS Operations to oversee HR technology strategy and governance. The role requires extensive experience with Workday and HR systems, focusing on delivering integrated employee experiences. This position offers a competitive salary, professional development support, and the chance to have a substantial impact within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Professional development support

Dynamic work culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing Workday and other HR systems globally.
• Expertise in a full suite of HR technologies and integrations.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, including employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead Workday management as a global subject matter expert.
• Optimize the HR tech landscape including talent acquisition and performance tools.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Flow Mapping

Analytics

Education

Workday Pro certification(s)

Formal project management experience

Tools

Workday

Cornerstone

LinkedIn Learning

Culture Amp

Job description

Overview

74Software Group is seeking our new Global Senior Director,HRIS Operations to join the global team!

We are seeking a forward-thinking and results-driven Global Senior Director of HRIS Operations Technology & HR Operations Leader to build the strategy, governance, and operations of our entire HR technology ecosystem — with deep expertise in Workday and a strong understanding of other integrated HR tools. This individual will partner closely with all global HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), IT, and business leaders to deliver a seamless and scalable employee experience through smart, integrated technology solutions.

Location: Western EuropeDepartment: Human ResourcesReports To: Group CHRO

Responsibilities

• Workday Leadership: Act as the global subject matter expert for Workday, managing configurations, releases, security, and support across key modules (HCM, Compensation, Talent, Time Tracking, Absence, etc.).
• HR Tech Ecosystem Oversight: Manage and optimize the broader HR technology landscape, including tools supporting talent acquisition learning (e.g., Cornerstone, LinkedIn Learning), performance & engagement (e.g., Culture Amp) workforce planning, case/ticketing systems, and integrations.
• COE Collaboration: Partner with COEs including Talent Management, Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition to assess needs, implement solutions, and ensure tools support strategic HR programs.
• System Integration: Lead and maintain integrations between Workday and other platforms (e.g., payroll, learning, background check, identity management) in collaboration with IT and external vendors.
• Project & Change Management: Lead global system implementations, enhancements, and change initiatives — including user testing, communications, training, and adoption support.
• Analytics & Insights: Develop dashboards and reporting solutions that deliver actionable insights to HR and business leaders using Workday Advanced Reporting, PRISM, and other analytics tools.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with local/global regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Establish and enforce system governance and change control processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing Workday and other HR systems at a global scale, including establishing an HR operations function.
• Proven experience working across a full suite of HR technologies, including ATS, LMS, engagement, performance, and case management tools.
• Strong understanding of HR functional areas and processes (employee lifecycle, compensation, performance, learning, etc.).
• Exceptional ability to collaborate across teams — especially with COEs, IT, and regional HR operations.
• Experience with HR system integrations and data flow mapping across platforms.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to translate complex tech into user-friendly solutions.
• Advanced Excel and reporting/visualization skills; experience with dashboards and metrics design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Workday Pro certification(s) or equivalent system training.
• Experience with global payroll integrations or multi-country HR operations.
• Formal project management or change management experience/certification would be beneficial.

What We Offer:

• A global, high-impact role in a dynamic HR organization.
• Opportunity to shape the digital employee experience across regions.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Competitive salary, bonus potential, and benefits.
• Professional development support, including certifications and tech training.

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