People Applications Workday Technical Manager (FTE OR FTC)

The Stepstone Group; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment technology firm in Portsmouth seeks a Workday Technical Manager to oversee integrations and system architecture. The role involves collaboration with IT and vendors, ensuring seamless operation and optimization of the Workday platform. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in Workday integrations and a proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues. Benefits include private healthcare, a hybrid working model, and other perks.

Benefits

29 days holiday allowance + bank holidays

Private medical and dental healthcare

Matching pension contribution

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance Cover

Cycle to work scheme

Hybrid working model (3 days in office)

Bring your dog to the office on Mondays and Fridays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Workday integrations.
• Proven management experience of Workday integrations.
• Experience in overseeing Workday system updates and new features.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and maintenance of Workday integrations.
• Collaborate with IT and functional teams for alignment.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide guidance.

Skills

Workday integrations

Technical architecture

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Tools

Workday Studio

Core Connectors

EIBs

APIs

Job description

People Applications Workday Technical Manager (FTE OR FTC), Portsmouth

Client: The Stepstone Group

Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 358b5e26e943

Job Views: 6

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description

Join our team and you’ll be responsible for overseeing the technical integrations and overall system architecture supporting the Workday platform. Working in the People Applications department, you will ensure seamless operation of integrations, monitor technical performance, and manage the adoption of system releases. This role is pivotal in maintaining a stable and secure Workday environment while driving technical innovation to meet business needs. You will play a vital role as we reimagine the labour market to make it work for everybody.

Your responsibilities:

• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of Workday integrations, including Workday Studio, EIBs, Cloud Connect, and custom APIs.
• Collaborate with IT, external vendors, and functional teams to ensure integrations align with organizational goals.
• Partner with the Functional Manager and wider People Applications team to manage system updates, ensuring all integrations are tested and optimized for Workday's biannual releases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Provide technical guidance to members of the People Applications team.
• Design and implement strategies to optimize Workday performance and scalability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Workday integrations and technical architecture.
• Proven experience in managing and developing Workday integrations using tools like Workday Studio, Core Connectors, EIBs, and APIs.
• Experience overseeing Workday system updates, including release cycle management and new feature adoption.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex integration and system performance issues.
• Experience collaborating with functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Additional Information

We’re a community here that cares as much about your life outside work as how you feel when you’re with us. Because your job shouldn’t take over your life, it should enrich it. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• 29 days holiday allowance + bank holidays
• Private medical and dental healthcare
• Matching pension contribution of 4 or 5% (after 3 years of service up to 10%)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working model (3 days working from the office)
• Bring your dog to the office on Mondays and Fridays!

Our commitment

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group are critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

As a global business, we further our DEI and sustainability progress by working with national and international bodies and are proud to have been recognised for our work - both locally and internationally, including:

• Fertility Friendly Employer, accredited by Fertility Matters at Work
• RIDI (Recruitment Industry Disability) Awards: Inclusive Technology Award 2024
• Stonewall: Gold Award
• Stonewall: Top 100 Workplace Equality Index (85)