HR Digital Roadmap Programme Lead - Public Sector

Michael Page; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an HR Digital Roadmap Programme Lead to own the HR Digital Roadmap, driving Workday optimisation and new HR tech initiatives in a public sector setting in Reading. You will shape the roadmap, challenge solution design and suppliers, and lead delivery through to successful business adoption, delivering measurable improvements in automation, user experience and data quality.

Current SC Security Clearance is preferred and you will align HR, technology and business strategies

Qualifications

• Deep Workday HCM expertise with strong Core HCM knowledge.
• Experience delivering multi-year Workday roadmaps.
• Ability to challenge solution design and hold partners accountable.
• Strong programme governance, prioritisation and stakeholder reporting.
• Understanding end-to-end HR processes and self-service.
• Experience managing SI, AMS and suppliers.
• Ability to align HR, technology and business stakeholders.
• Track record of improving automation, user experience and HR efficiency.
• Current SC Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive digital HR strategy, including technology selection and vendor management.
• Partner with HR to streamline processes using digital tools and drive adoption through change management.
• Leverage HR analytics to improve decision-making and reduce HR service centre traffic.
• Enhance employee experience through digital platforms and coordinate training with the learning team.
• Ensure compliance of all digital HR initiatives with relevant laws and regulations.

Skills

Workday HCM

Core HR Knowledge

Programme leadership

Change management

Data analytics

Vendor management

Job description

As an HR Digital Roadmap Programme Lead, you will take ownership of the HR Digital Roadmap, driving Workday optimisation, new capabilities and wider HR technology initiatives.

You'll bring strong Workday HCM expertise, with the ability to shape the roadmap, challenge solution design and suppliers, and lead delivery through to successful business adoption.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Public Sector in Reading.

Description

The ideal HR Digital Roadmap Programme Lead will have a strong background in HR, digital tools, and change management. This involves digital strategy development, technology implementation, process improvement, change management, data analytics, employee experience, training and development, vendor management and compliance, as detailed below:

• Develop and lead a comprehensive digital HR strategy, including technology selection, implementation, and vendor management.
• Partner with the HR Service Improvement team to streamline and automate HR processes using digital tools, driving adoption through effective change management.
• Leverage HR analytics to enhance decision-making, increase self-service, and reduce unnecessary traffic into the HR service centre.
• Enhance employee experience through digital platforms and ensure training for managers and staff in collaboration with the learning team.
• Ensure compliance of all digital HR initiatives with relevant laws and regulations.

Profile

A successful HR Digital Roadmap Programme Lead should have:

Deep Workday HCM expertise, with strong Core HCM knowledge and broad exposure across key modules.

Experience delivering multi-year Workday and HR technology roadmaps, ideally in a post-implementation environment.

The functional credibility to challenge solution design and hold systems integrators and support partners accountable.

Strong programme leadership across governance, prioritisation, dependencies, RAID, resourcing and senior stakeholder reporting.

A solid understanding of end-to-end HR processes, operating models and employee self-service.

Experience managing SI, AMS and specialist suppliers to ensure quality, value and delivery.

The ability to align HR, technology and business stakeholders.

A track record of delivering measurable improvements in automation, user experience, data quality and HR efficiency.

Current SC Security Clearance.

Job Offer

Contract Length: 12 months

Up to 3 days/week on site.

Pay Rate: £112.48 per hour (Umbrella) / £82.87 per hour (PAYE)

Inclusivity Statement

People are at the heart of Michael Page.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.