Lead Workday HCM Functional Consultant

83zero Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Lead Workday HCM Functional Consultant to spearhead client projects and advocate for best practices within Workday solutions. This role demands extensive knowledge in HR processes and Workday deployment methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments. The position offers a salary of £70,000 to £80,000, coupled with benefits and perks.

Benefits

Benefits and perks

Healthcare options

Qualifications

• Current Workday certifications in Workday HCM and at least one other functional area.
• Demonstrable experience in leading Workday projects.
• Strong ability to advise clients on Workday capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and advise stakeholders on leveraging Workday.
• Design and deliver best-practice Workday solutions.
• Ensure high-quality, scalable implementations of Workday.

Skills

Workday HCM certifications

End-to-end HR process knowledge

Strong consulting skills

Knowledge of Workday capabilities

Presentation and client-facing skills

Ability to drive Workday functional design

Job description

Overview

Lead Workday HCM Functional Consultant

Salary: £70,000 to £80,000 pa (depending on experience) plus benefits, perks and healthcare options

Location: UK Wide - Hybrid model - Travel to client site as and when required

Job Type: Permanent

Security Clearance: This role will require the successful candidate to be eligible for SC clearance

As a Lead Workday Functional Consultant, you will have experience in the delivery of Workday HCM projects and be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the policies and processes that drive best-practice design and configuration across Workday as well as the Workday deployment methodologies. In addition, you'll have a strong knowledge of the cross-functional interdependencies and experience working with clients to address challenges. You'll be comfortable leading a small functional team or working on your own as part of a larger project team, as well as working across functional, technical and data teams across consisting of UK-based and international team members, and linking-in to a wider programme and account team.

Your Role:

• Lead client engagements and advise stakeholders at all levels on how to best leverage Workday to meet business objectives.
• Design and deliver best-practice Workday solutions aligned to client requirements.
• Influence key business decisions through expert guidance on process and solution design.
• Lead and undertake Workday configuration, ensuring high-quality, scalable implementations.
• Provide advice and support during testing, including defect resolution and validation.
• Ensure seamless integration with other functional areas and applications within the client's technology landscape.
• Contribute to Workday delivery initiatives and internal knowledge-sharing.
• Help grow and develop the Workday Practice by extending expertise and supporting capability development across the team.

Your skills and experience:

• Current Workday certifications in Workday HCM and at least one other functional areas.
• The ability to drive the Workday functional design, leading customers to make the hard decisions.
• Good knowledge of end-to-end HR processes, including UK and international statutory requirements and issues that clients will need to address through their Workday solution.
• In depth knowledge of the data requirements for Workday HCM and the ability to advise the client on the needs.
• Knowledge of the Workday capabilities and the product roadmap, with a high focus on AI-developments.
• A strong "can-do" attitude and willingness to share knowledge with and learn from their peers.
• Strong consulting skills - demonstrable presentation and client facing skills. All candidates must be assertive and articulate with the ability to sustain, develop and grow existing customer relationships, and build new ones.
• Experience of working in an on-shore, near-shore, off-shore model.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• You must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Applicants must have resided continuously in the UK for the past 5 years.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you!