People Technology Lead

Man Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment management firm in London seeks a technology leader to drive transformation in the HR function. The role includes maintaining People systems, leading change initiatives, and integrating AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Workday HCM and a proven track record in implementing successful technology changes in HR departments. Competitive benefits and a focus on work-life balance are offered.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlements

Pension/401k options

Life and long-term disability coverage

Flexible working arrangements

Paid leave for community volunteering

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in configuring Workday modules.
• Hands-on operation of People technology applications.
• Ability to implement and maintain core People systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot core People systems.
• Develop change initiatives and system roadmaps.
• Lead adoption of AI within the People function.

Skills

Experience with ERP and Recruitment tools

Knowledge of Human Resource process design

Experience in leading teams through change

Report writing within Workday HCM

Experience successfully deploying AI use cases

Tools

Workday HCM

Greenhouse Recruitment

Job description

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $213.9 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

* As at 30 September 2025

The Team

Reporting into the Head of Finance and Corporate Technology, you will take the lead in delivering transformation projects within the People/Human Resource function and support the operation of its technology applications.

The core of the People technology tech estate is built around Workday Enterprise Management Cloud supplemented by a number of best in breed point solutions which provide specialist capabilities such as the talent acquisition platform Greenhouse Recruitment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for both the hands‑on operation of these products along with ensuring that their capabilities support the People function as it pursues greater automation and the ever‑evolving regulatory environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and troubleshoot core People systems including ERP, Recruitment and Talent tools;
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to develop change initiatives, system roadmaps, and requirements;
• Spearhead the development and adoption of AI within the People function;
• Develop, analyse, prioritise, and organise requirement specifications, data mapping, diagrams, and flowcharts for developers and testers to follow;
• Define and coordinate the execution of testing procedures, and develop test cases to serve the overall quality assurance process;
• Implement best practices for scalability, supportability, ease of maintenance, and system performance;
• Experience in leading teams through significant change;
• Significant experience with configuring and optimizing the Workday HCM Absence Management & Time Tracking, Core HCM, Talent Management and Security Modules;
• Experience with report writing within Workday HCM;
• Previous role in a People function where significant change has been successfully implemented;
• Knowledge and experience of Human Resource process design, with an understanding of what “good” looks like;
• Exposure to technology and a desire to work in technology-enabled Human Resource transformation programmes and learn about how technology is transforming People functions of the future;

Qualifications

• Previous experience with the Talent Acquisition tool Greenhouse CRM;
• Previous experience successfully deploying AI use cases;

Advantageous

• Previous experience with the Talent Acquisition tool Greenhouse CRM;
• Previous experience successfully deploying AI use cases;

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group

You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual ‘Mankind’ days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long‑term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long‑service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact [e-mail].