HRIS Manager

Morson Talent; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced HRIS Manager with a strong background in Workday to lead strategy and optimize HR technology. You will drive system updates, maintain data integrity, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This hybrid role offers flexibility and the opportunity to be part of a people-first culture focused on innovation and impact.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience with Workday (configuration, deployment, and administration).
• Strong background in HRIS management or optimisation.
• Solid understanding of HR processes (recruitment, onboarding, compensation, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Confident communicator who thrives on collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• A proactive, improvement-driven mindset - always looking for smarter ways to work.

Responsibilities

• Lead Workday strategy: Develop and deliver a roadmap aligning HR systems with business priorities.
• Manage system updates, integrations, and enhancements to maximize Workday's value.
• Implement job families that support clear career paths and frameworks.
• Maintain accurate and high-quality people data, ensuring compliance across HR processes.
• Partner with teams to improve Workday usage on a daily basis.
• Provide training and support to HR colleagues and end users.
• Create and analyse HR reports and dashboards for actionable insights.

Skills

Workday

HRIS

Configuration

Development

Strategy

Roadmap

Delivery

Job description

Overview

HRIS Manager - Workday
Salary: Up To £85,000 + 10% Bonus
Location: Stockport (Hybrid)
Key Skills: Workday, HRIS, Configuration, Development, Strategy, Roadmap, Delivery

Responsibilities

• Lead Workday strategy: Develop and deliver a roadmap that aligns HR systems with business priorities and drives continuous improvement.
• Optimise and enhance: Manage system updates, integrations, and new functionalities to ensure Workday delivers maximum value.
• Build structure and clarity: Work with HR and business leaders to implement job families that support clear career paths and consistent frameworks.
• Champion data excellence: Maintain accurate, secure, and high-quality people data, ensuring compliance and integrity across all HR processes.
• Collaborate and engage: Partner with cross-functional teams to improve the usage of Workday day-to-day.
• Empower others: Provide training, guidance, and support to HR colleagues and end users, building confidence and capability across the business.
• Deliver insight: Create and analyse HR reports and dashboards, turning data into actionable insights.

What You'll Bring

• Proven hands-on experience with Workday (configuration, deployment, and administration).
• Strong background in HRIS management or optimisation.
• Solid understanding of HR processes (recruitment, onboarding, compensation, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Confident communicator who thrives on collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• A proactive, improvement-driven mindset - always looking for smarter ways to work.

Why

• Join one of the UK's leading transport businesses with a people-first culture.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of their HR technology.
• Be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, inclusion, and impact.
• Hybrid working based in the Stockport office, with flexibility and autonomy.