Workday People System Manager

Focus Cloud; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Cloud is recruiting a Workday People Systems Manager for the East of England. This hybrid role balances hands-on Workday delivery with system optimisation, service management and team leadership to ensure the Workday platform remains stable and performs at a high level.

You will lead the Workday People Systems function, work with HR, Payroll and IT, and develop a high-performing team while driving continuous improvements in processes and governance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' hands-on Workday experience.
• Strong Workday HCM background.
• Proven Workday configuration and implementation experience.
• Strong knowledge of Workday Security and Data Governance.
• Experience managing Workday support, incidents and change.
• Previous experience leading and developing Workday teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Workday People Systems function.
• Provide hands-on support across Workday HCM configuration and optimisation.
• Oversee Workday support, incidents, service requests and change.
• Lead Workday configuration, enhancements and implementation activity.
• Ensure effective Workday Security and Data Governance.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimisation of Workday processes.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Workday team.
• Work closely with HR, Payroll, IT and wider business stakeholders.

Skills

Workday expertise

HCM background

Stakeholder management

People management

Change management

Job description

Workday People Systems Manager | East of England - Hybrid

We are recruiting for an experienced Workday People Systems Manager to join a leading organisation in the East of England.

This is a hands‑on management role combining Workday delivery, system optimisation, service management and team leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the continued development, stability and performance of the Workday platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Workday People Systems function
• Provide hands‑on support across Workday HCM configuration and optimisation
• Oversee Workday support, incidents, service requests and change
• Lead Workday configuration, enhancements and implementation activity
• Ensure effective Workday Security and Data Governance
• Drive continuous improvement and optimisation of Workday processes
• Lead, mentor and develop the Workday team
• Work closely with HR, Payroll, IT and wider business stakeholders

Key Requirements

• 5+ years' hands‑on Workday experience
• Strong Workday HCM background
• Proven Workday configuration and implementation experience
• Strong knowledge of Workday Security and Data Governance
• Experience managing Workday support, incidents and change
• Previous experience leading and developing Workday teams
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to combine hands‑on Workday expertise with people management