Workday HRIS Manager

ICON; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Country-specific flexible benefits

Job summary

ICON plc is seeking a Workday HRIS Manager to lead HR technology initiatives across the UK. The role focuses on managing, optimizing and implementing HR systems to drive HR efficiency and business outcomes.

Responsibilities include leading the HR Tech team, overseeing changes and integrations, and developing a clear HR technology strategy. Strong data management, reporting, governance and stakeholder collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, IT or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with Workday HRIS in a similar role.
• Experience leading HR technology projects and system implementations.
• Solid understanding of HR processes, policies and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the HR Tech team and contractor resources.
• Oversee change management, system enhancements and integrations for Workday.
• Develop and implement the HR technology strategy with HR stakeholders.
• Ensure data integrity, reporting and analytics for HR processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data security awareness

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Workday HRIS Manager - Hybrid or Remote within the UK

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

The Role:

The Workday HRIS Manager is responsible for leading the HR technology initiatives to ensure the efficient and effective use of technology for HR within ICON. The role holder will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and implementing HR systems and software to enhance our HR processes and drive business success.

• HR Tech Team Management: Manage the day-to-day operations of the team. Lead and manage contactor resource, providing leadership and creating an open collaborative culture within the team.
• Change Management & Tech Support: Oversee System enhancement & integrations. Provide technical consulting and hands on assistance as required during critical situations when issues arise. Attend the Change Advisory Board Change Management: (CAB) meetings and problem management meetings to gain an awareness of changes to the Workday system and related architecture to ensure appropriate actions are taken.
• HR Technology Strategy: Work with the HR Technology Directors and wider HR Stakeholders to develop and implement the HR technology strategy for ICON
• Data Management: Ensure the integrity and accuracy of HR data, develop reporting and analytics capabilities, and utilize data-driven insights to improve HR processes.
• User Support: Provide support and training to HR staff and end-users to maximize the utilization of HR technology tools.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure system Compliance and Security standards are met. Oversee implementation of security measures to protect sensitive employee data. Drive robust audit processes to ensure the technical integrity of the information in the HRIS system and comply with SOX requirements.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with HR technology vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage SLAs.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner with HR stakeholders and wider ICON stakeholders. Act as an escalation point for system related problems. Work with stakeholders to build agreed and tangible business solutions.
• HR Process Improvement: Drive Process Improvement. Continuously identify opportunities to streamline HR processes through technology and automation. Proven track record of implementing strategic goals eg. automation.
• Culture: Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centres around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.

To be successful in the role, you will ideally have:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in Workday Technology with a minimum of 5 years in a similar role.
• Excellent managerial/team lead experience skills with the ability to lead system implementation projects.
• Solid understanding of HR processes, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with system integrations and data management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and security.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 5%)

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What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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