Workday HRIS Lead

Focus on WD; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Workday ecosystem seeks a Workday HRIS Lead to oversee the Workday platform's ownership and adoption. This role will involve strategic leadership, continuous improvements, and stakeholder collaboration to enhance operational effectiveness post-implementation. Ideal candidates will bring extensive Workday expertise and proven leadership experience.

Benefits

Discretionary performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in shaping and executing Workday strategy and roadmap.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Workday and People systems strategy.
• Drive execution of the Workday roadmap through 2025.
• Ensure stability and ongoing optimization of the Workday platform.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Education

5+ years of senior leadership experience

Deep knowledge of Workday HCM

Job description

This range is provided by Focus on WD. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Focus on WD

Focus on WD are working with a Superb Workday End customer who are about to go Live with the system next month.
The business are seeking an experienced Senior WorkdayIndividual to join them on a Full Time Permanent basis in a Leadership position to Own the Workday Platform, Drive user adoption, Steer & Deliver the Workday Roadmap whilst driving the Workday & People Systems Strategy.
Job Title: Workday HRIS Lead
Location: Hybrid Working (3 days per week in London)
Salary: £100,000 - £130,000 per annum + bonus + benefits

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Workday professional to join the team as the Head of Workday. This individual will take full ownership and leadership across the Workday HCM Suite, demonstrating expertise in Workday HCM, Recruiting, Core & Advanced Compensation, Learning, Benefits, Absence, and Talent + Performance. You will be instrumental in leading the organization through the post-go-live phase and the ongoing optimization of Workday, ensuring the platform is stable, effective, and continuously improving.
As the business transitions to full Workday HCM implementation, you will lead stabilization efforts, drive internal projects forward, and identify opportunities for improvements and enhancements. The goal is to ultimately achieve full optimization of the system.

Please note: This position does not offer sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

• Articulating the Ability and prior experience to Design the Workday & People Systems Strategy whilst driving/spearheading the Workday Roadmap forward in a newly live environment
• Demonstrating the ability to truly optimise the Workday system & championing the product across the organisation
• Drive regular processes forward for the system in terms of new releases and new functionality
• Highlighting a background of implementation for further modular or geographical roll-out whether that’s Phase 1, 2 or X projects
• The ability to embed the team whilst having the willingness and capability to work autonomously and independently when/where necessary
• Clearly articulate your Workday Modular knowledge across the HCM Suite highlighting key areas/modules of strength & showing a willingness and ability to learn new modules of the system
• Stakeholder liaison regardless of where people sit within the business – HR, IT, Finance showing true People skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the Workday and People systems strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term goals.
• Workday Expertise: Serve as the senior point of contact for all things Workday, including HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Learning, and Benefits, with a strong track record in data integrity and system management.
• Workday Roadmap Execution: Drive and manage the execution of the Workday roadmap through 2025 and beyond.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a small, focused team of Workday professionals.
• Post-Implementation Support: Ensure the stability of the Workday platform after go-live, including troubleshooting and ongoing improvements.
• Phase 2 Leadership: Take ownership of Phase 2 project(s), enhancing and optimizing Workday modules (HCM, Recruiting, Learning, Compensation).
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for continuous system and process improvements, optimizing functionality and efficiency across Workday modules.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with senior stakeholders to ensure the Workday platform meets organizational needs, addressing challenges and driving improvements.
• Expert Guidance: Provide guidance and support to maximize the utilization of Workday features, championing adoption and ROI across the business.

Requirements:

• Extensive Experience: 5+ years of senior leadership experience, with a proven track record in shaping and executing Workday strategy and roadmap.
• Workday Expertise: Deep knowledge of configuring complex business processes across Workday HCM, Recruiting, Learning, Absence, Talent, Core & Advanced Compensation, and Benefits.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on data integrity and analytics.
• Change Management: Proven ability to drive change management, user adoption, and system optimization.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage senior stakeholders and influence across the organization.
• Continuous Improvement: Experience in optimizing and enhancing Workday systems to increase adoption, efficiency, and overall organizational effectiveness.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (£100,000 - £130,000 per annum).
• Discretionary performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid working (3-4 days per week in London).

About Focus On WD:

• As a business we wholly and totally concentrate on recruitment for the Workday ecosystem, which means we know our area inside & out. Our knowledge of the Workday ecosystem is what separates us from the rest and drives us forward
• https://focuscloud.org/

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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