HR Services Specialist - Workday & Payroll Support

Howden Insurance (Ireland) Limited; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden Group Holdings is recruiting for an HR Shared Services professional to deliver a client‑facing HR service across the employee lifecycle. You will act as a Workday HR advocate, promote self‑service and ensure data accuracy for payroll cut‑off, while collaborating with HR teams to drive consistency and efficiencies.

The role requires strong organisational and interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a proactive approach to process improvements within a hybrid UK

Qualifications

• Delivery focused with strong client service mindset.
• Positive, self-motivated with high ownership.
• Experience with Workday HR Shared Services is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a client focused HR service across the employee lifecycle.
• Act as an advocate for Workday HR and promote self-service.
• Handle follow-up actions and enquiries to payroll cut-off.
• Collaborate with HR teams to drive consistency and efficiencies.
• Support recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Validate data and ensure accurate job details and cost centres.
• Make decisions on prioritisation while meeting service levels.
• Adhere to GDPR and manage data requests confidentially.
• Contribute to HR projects, automation, and process improvements.
• Ensure payroll timing is met with accurate case handling.

Skills

Delivery focus

Self-motivation

Relationship building

Pressure management

Attention to detail

Team player

Workday experience

Independent worker

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Tools

Workday HR

Job description

Howden Group Holdings is recruiting for an HR Shared Services professional to deliver a client‑facing HR service across the employee lifecycle. You will act as a Workday HR advocate, promote self‑service and ensure data accuracy for payroll cut‑off, while collaborating with HR teams to drive consistency and efficiencies.

The role requires strong organisational and interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a proactive approach to process improvements within a hybrid UK