HR Technology Lead (Workday)

Focus on WD; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Remote work (UK)

Job summary

Focus on WD is seeking an HR Technology Lead to oversee and optimise the Workday environment. This fully remote role in the UK offers leadership of the global Workday platform and a pathway to drive HR technology strategy across the business.

You will lead the Workday team, govern releases, and manage HR processes such as performance, compensation, and benefits, while ensuring security and data integrity. Excellent stakeholder management is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading Workday or HR Technology functions.
• Hands-on knowledge of Workday HCM and core modules.
• Experience with Workday governance, releases and HRIS operations.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Experience working with global HR teams and third-party vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day HRIS function and provide guidance to the Workday team.
• Act as the escalation point for complex Workday issues across HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Absence and Integrations.
• Oversee Workday governance, configuration, release management and system enhancements.
• Manage annual HR processes including performance, compensation and benefits cycles.
• Ensure effective security, access governance and data integrity.
• Manage third-party suppliers, Statements of Work (SOWs) and key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure Workday supports business objectives.

Skills

Workday leadership

HR technology

Stakeholder management

Global HR teams

Job description

HR Technology Lead (Workday)

Remote - Anywhere in the UK

Up to £90,000 + Benefits

We're partnering with a global organisation to recruit an experienced HR Technology Lead to oversee and optimise their Workday environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the HRIS function, drive continuous improvement, and shape the future of HR technology across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the day-to-day HRIS function and provide guidance to the Workday team.
• Act as the escalation point for complex Workday issues across HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Absence and Integrations.
• Oversee Workday governance, configuration, release management and system enhancements.
• Manage annual HR processes including performance, compensation and benefits cycles.
• Ensure effective security, access governance and data integrity.
• Manage third-party suppliers, Statements of Work (SOWs) and key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure Workday supports business objectives.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience leading Workday or HR Technology functions.
• Hands-on knowledge of Workday HCM and core modules.
• Experience with Workday governance, releases and HRIS operations.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Experience working with global HR teams and third-party vendors.

What's On Offer

• Up to £90,000 salary
• Fully remote from anywhere in the UK
• Opportunity to lead a global Workday platform
• Excellent career progression within a growing international organisation