Workday Consultant

undisclosed; Manchester; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Undisclosed is seeking a Senior Workday Consultant to lead high‑impact HR transformation workstreams. You will design, implement and optimize Workday across core HR processes, guiding junior consultants and running stakeholder workshops to ensure delivery excellence.

The role is fully onsite in Manchester/Inverness with a contract ending 01/03/2027. You will manage complex topics, analyze HR workflows, and mentor teams while collaborating with senior clients to drive continuous improvements and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a Workday Consultant with HRIS/LMS/Performance Appraisal expertise.
• Mandatory Workday Core HCM certification; additional Workday certs desirable.
• Hands-on Workday configuration across HR processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience leading workshops and guiding junior consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation and optimization of Workday solutions for HR processes.
• Own complex functional and technical topics; mentor junior consultants.
• Run workshops with business and technical stakeholders; drive solution design.
• Configure, test, validate, and document Workday configurations.
• Analyze HR processes; propose optimization and scalable improvements.
• Train end-users and internal teams; ensure knowledge transfer.
• Manage incidents and changes using ITIL-aligned processes.

Skills

HRIS

LMS

Performance Appraisal

Education

Workday Core HCM certification

Tools

Core HCM

Workday Integration

Learning

Talent and Performance

Absence

Compensation (inc. Advanced Compensation)

Peakon

Journeys

Extend

Job description

Duration: contract to run until 01/03/2027

Location: Manchester/Inverness. Fully onsite 5 days per week

Rate: up to £736 p/d Umbrellainside IR35

• Core HCM
• Workday Integration
• Learning
• Talent and Performance
• Absence
• Compensation (inc. Advanced Compensation)
• Peakon
• Journeys
• Extend

Your Role

As a Senior Workday Consultant, you will act as a trusted advisor to our clients, leading the design, implementation, and optimization of Workday solutions across key HR processes. You will take ownership of complex functional and technical topics, guide junior consultants, and drive continuous improvements within Workday environments. In this role, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders, lead workshops, and ensure high-quality delivery across all project stages.

Your Project

Become a part of a team of over 300 Workday specialists. We combine deep technological expertise with strategic business consulting, delivering innovative solutions to global enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies. Working across diverse industries, we support our clients in achieving their business transformation goals.

Your Tasks

• Provide guidance on the Workday platform and lead key implementation and enhancement initiatives.
• Prepare, lead, and facilitate advanced workshops with business and technical stakeholders.
• Configure, test, validate, and document Workday solutions across multiple functional areas.
• Analyze clients’ HR processes, propose optimization strategies, and design scalable Workday improvements.
• Conduct training sessions for end-users and internal teams, ensuring knowledge transfer.
• Identify and resolve complex technical and functional issues in collaboration with the team.
• Act as a mentor for junior consultants, supporting their development and reviewing their work.
• Manage incidents, service requests, and changes through ServiceNow or other ITIL-aligned service management platforms.

Your Profile

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Workday Consultant, with expertise in modules such as HRIS, LMS, or Performance Appraisal.
• Mandatory: Workday Core HCM certification (additional Workday certifications are highly desirable).
• Deep understanding of HR processes and HR systems, with hands-on experience in Workday configuration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with capability to handle complex requirements.
• Experience leading workshops, managing stakeholders, and driving solution design.
• Ability to work independently while providing guidance to junior colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Hour of service are 07:00 to 19:00 and team will operate separate shifts to cover this period.
• On-call support for P1 incidents will be shared across the support team.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!