HRIS Manager (Workday)

Stagecoach Group plc; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Stockport is seeking an experienced HRIS Manager to optimize their Workday platform. The role involves strategic development of HR systems, collaboration across departments, and driving HR analytics. Ideal candidates will have significant Workday experience and strong HR process knowledge. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits including free travel and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Free travel for employee and companion

Wide range of discounts

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as a Workday specialist in a complex organization.
• Strong grasp of core HR processes like recruitment and onboarding.
• Proactive problem-solver with excellent project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of Workday for better management.
• Create and manage the Workday roadmap for enhancements.
• Support rollout of job families for improved role clarity.

Skills

Workday specialist

HR process understanding

Project management

Data reporting skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Job description

Salary

Competitive

HRIS Manager (Workday)

Based in Stockport

Full time, permanent

Competitive salary, plus bonus, pension, and a wide range of benefits & discounts

Looking for a role where your technical know-how can transform how we manage and support our people?

At Stagecoach, our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we rely on great systems to support them. We’re on the lookout for an experienced and forward-thinking HRIS Manager to lead the development and optimisation of our Workday platform. If you're passionate about getting the best from HR technology, love turning data into decisions, and want to make a real impact across a national organisation, this is your opportunity.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the strategic development of Workday to enhance how we manage people, data, and processes
• Creating and managing the Workday roadmap to deliver system enhancements and new functionality
• Supporting the rollout of job families to improve role clarity and career development
• Ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance across all HRIS activities
• Building collaborative relationships across HR, IT, and business teams to maximise Workday’s value
• Providing training and support to HR teams and end users to ensure confident and consistent usage
• Delivering accurate reporting and HR analytics that drive insights and continuous improvement

What we’re looking for:

• Hands‑on experience as a Workday specialist, ideally within a large or complex organisation
• Strong grasp of core HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, and compensation
• A proactive problem‑solver with excellent project management skills
• Confident working with data and reporting tools, with strong attention to detail
• A collaborator who can build relationships across departments and explain technical issues clearly
• Passionate about systems, efficiency, and the power of great data

Why choose Stagecoach?

• A pivotal systems role with real impact across our national people strategy
• Competitive salary and benefits including pension scheme, 25 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, and a wide range of discounts
• A collaborative, inclusive working environment where your wellbeing matters
• Opportunities to grow your skills and shape the way we use technology to support our teams

Our working environment

Stagecoach is proud to be an inclusive employer. We believe our systems and data should work for everyone, and that starts with people like you. You’ll be supported to thrive in a team that values transparency, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem‑solving.

Ready to make Workday work better for everyone?

Click apply and start your Stagecoach journey today.

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location:

Stagecoach Shared Service Centre One Exchange, 20 Railway Road Stockport SK1 3SW