Workday Configuration Specialist (Recruiting)

TN United Kingdom; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a People Technology Improvement Consultant with expertise in Workday. This role offers the chance to enhance recruitment processes, lead a talented team, and drive user-centric solutions. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of recruitment at a leading health insurer. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working environment and a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote well-being. If you're passionate about making a difference in HR operations and technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension

Life insurance

Onsite gyms or local discounts

Various online discounts

10% Management Bonus

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of Workday, especially Recruitment & Onboarding functionalities.
• Experience in requirements gathering, solution design, and technical configuration.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Workday Recruiting setup and manage a Senior Analyst.
• Identify and deliver improvements in Recruitment & Onboarding functions.

Skills

Workday Recruitment & Onboarding

Requirements Gathering

Solution Design

Technical Configuration

Consulting Skills

Self-management

Collaboration

Tools

Workday

Job description

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Bupa

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Salford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

People Technology Improvement Consultant (Workday)

Locations: Bupa Place (Salford Keys, M50 3SP), Staines (Willow House, TW18 3DZ), London (Angel Court, EC2R 7HJ), Brighton (Victory House, BN1 4FY), Leeds (Kirkstall Forge, LS5 3BF)

Hybrid Working options available (Travel to office circa twice per month)

Full time, Permanent

Salary up to £70,000 plus 10% bonus

We make health happen

Working in our UK support functions, you’ll play a key part in helping our customer-facing colleagues deliver exceptional standards of customer service and patient care. No matter your role, you’ll have an opportunity to do work that matters and make a difference in the lives of our customers every day.

Role Overview

As a Workday Specialist, you will be responsible for leading the development of our Recruiting setup within the platform. Bupa has been a Workday customer for over 5 years with a mature setup that still has room to evolve. We plan to implement features like Candidate Messaging and a full UK-based business implementation in the coming year.

You will own the development of Workday and its Recruiting roadmap, partner with four recruitment teams across Bupa, configure and develop the system, manage a Senior Analyst, and help develop their technical skills. You will also ensure governance, compliance, and change processes are followed, all while improving the employee experience through user-centric solutions.

How you’ll help us make health happen

• Identify and deliver opportunities to improve Recruitment & Onboarding functions in Bupa’s Workday setup
• Participate in Workday community forums to stay updated on current features
• Proactively assess existing processes to enhance end-user experience, compliance, financial, and operational efficiency
• Gather stakeholder requirements and create tailored solutions
• Evaluate the impact of system changes and address any unforeseen effects
• Design and build technical configurations within talent and compensation modules of Workday
• Create supporting materials and conduct training to facilitate smooth implementation
• Manage key stakeholder relationships and collaborate with other teams for continuous improvement
• Manage and mentor a Senior Analyst

Key Skills and Qualifications needed for this role

• Thorough understanding of Workday, especially Recruitment & Onboarding functionalities
• Experience in requirements gathering, solution design, and technical configuration within Workday
• Strong consulting skills, including presenting, leading workshops, and demonstrations
• Interest in technology and its application in HR operations
• Excellent self-management, prioritization, and planning skills
• Passion for collaboration and delivering successful outcomes

Our benefits are designed to promote health and wellbeing, including flexible working, family-friendly benefits, and our global wellbeing program, Viva, covering mental, physical, financial, social, and environmental health. Joining Bupa in this role offers:

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, with buy/sell options
• Bupa health insurance
• Enhanced pension and life insurance
• Onsite gyms or local discounts
• Various online discounts
• 10% Management Bonus

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider focused solely on our customers, driven by the purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do.