Global Senior Director of HRIS Operations

Axway; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Axway is seeking a Global Senior Director of HRIS Operations to lead the HR technology strategy, governance, and operations. The role demands a visionary leader with expert knowledge in Workday and HR systems, aimed at enhancing the employee experience through technology. This position offers a high-impact opportunity to influence HR operations on a global scale, working closely with HR centers of excellence and IT teams. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 8+ years managing Workday and HR systems globally.
• Proven experience in HR technologies and processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of Workday configurations and support.
• Optimize HR technology landscape.
• Develop dashboards and reporting solutions for insights.

Skills

Workday management

HR technology oversight

Collaboration

Project management

Advanced Excel

Education

Workday Pro certification

Job description

Global Senior Director of HRIS Operations

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Overview

74Software Group is seeking our new

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 Europe

Department: Human Resources

Reports 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting

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