Workday Performance Management Specialist

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Performance Management Specialist in London to enhance Workday’s Performance Management module. This role involves collaboration with HR and IT, system configuration, and stakeholder engagement to optimize performance processes across jurisdictions. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience with performance management systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with Workday Performance Management module.
• Ability to gather and analyze requirements.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support global implementation and configuration of Workday’s Performance Management module.
• Lead user acceptance testing and defect management.
• Develop training materials for HR teams and employees.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Change Management

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Workday Performance Management Specialist, London

Client:

CE Back Office

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

55ca78354d68

Job Views:

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Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Performance Management Specialist to support the global implementation, configuration, and continuous enhancement of Workday’s Performance Management module within a top-tier international law firm.

System Requirements & Design:

• Collaborate with HR, Talent, IT, and business stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements for performance management in Workday.
• Define and document functional and technical specifications for performance review cycles, goal-setting processes, continuous feedback, calibration, and talent assessments.
• Partner with Workday implementation teams and third-party vendors to design and configure the performance management module to meet firm-wide and regional requirements.
• Ensure the system design accommodates legal and cultural variations across jurisdictions (US, UK, EMEA, APAC).

Workday Configuration & Testing:

• Support configuration activities including review templates, workflows, eligibility rules, security, and notifications within Workday.
• Lead and participate in user acceptance testing (UAT), regression testing, and defect management.
• Create and maintain test cases, scripts, and documentation.

Change Management & Support:

• Assist in the development and delivery of training materials and support resources for HR teams, managers, and employees.
• Act as a subject matter expert and first line of support for Workday performance issues, collaborating with the HRIS and IT teams to resolve them.
• Monitor system performance and suggest improvements to enhance user experience and effectiveness of performance processes.

Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure alignment with internal HR policies and external legal/regulatory requirements.
• Support data governance and ensure data integrity related to performance records and processes.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a key liaison between the global HR function and IT regarding performance management systems.
• Engage with legal professionals and leadership to tailor performance processes to practice group needs and strategic goals.

About CE Back Office:

CE Global Partners is a successful and fast-growing consultancy specializing in client-side support to enable and deliver HR and payroll transformations globally, leveraging market-leading technology. We work across various industries, sectors, and technologies to help our clients prepare, deliver, and optimize their transformations. Our implementations include leading HR systems such as Oracle HCM, Workday, Ceridian, and SAP SuccessFactors for global organizations. Joining the CE team offers opportunities for learning, growth, and progression in a supportive, collaborative culture that emphasizes best practices. Our clients value the quality of our work. If you're seeking your next career challenge and want to work with industry experts, this is an excellent opportunity.