Workday Recruiting and Onboarding Manager

FTI Consulting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Workday Recruiting and Onboarding Manager in London to drive the successful implementation and continuous support of Workday's module. Candidates should have strong project management skills, over 8 years of HR operations experience, and relevant Workday certification. The role focuses on improving user experiences and optimizing HR processes in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Market competitive benefits

Professional development program

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in HR Systems / HR Operations roles.
• Workday certification(s).
• Experience with Workday Recruiting partner technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the successful implementation of Workday Recruiting and Onboarding.
• Act as a subject matter expert for the Workday Recruiting and Onboarding module.
• Drive process optimization and automation initiatives across HR technology.

Skills

Continuous improvement focus

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, HR, Business Administration or similar

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side‑by‑side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join our organization as we continue our Human Resources transformation journey and elevate our HR technology capabilities to new heights.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

The Workday Recruiting and Onboarding Manager role is responsible for the product management of the Workday Recruiting and Onboarding module. This position will initially focus on driving our Workday implementation to success, then transition to continuous support and optimization of Workday. The role combines strategic vision and technical expertise to drive operational excellence through effective collaboration with stakeholders and optimal process design.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A commitment to continuous improvement and focus on delivering best in class user experiences in the moments that matter
• Proven experience anticipating, defining, and recommending solutions to complex HR business problems
• Strong project and change management skills with a proven ability to drive alignment among stakeholders across cross functional teams

What You’ll Do

• Support the successful implementation of Workday Recruiting and Onboarding by coordinating project activities, tracking deliverables, and ensuring project milestones are met
• Act as functional subject matter expert for Workday Recruiting and Onboarding module, partnering with cross‑functional teams including HR leadership, HRIS, HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and local market HR teams to provide guidance and consultation on best practices and optimization strategy
• Responsible for identifying and implementing enhancements that will improve user experience, drive adoption, and maintain overall system hygiene and health
• Participate in the development and execution of the strategic roadmap for our Workday ecosystem, including module expansions, feature adoption, and integration strategy
• Complete continuing education to increase domain and product knowledge
• Drive process optimization and automation initiatives across the HR technology landscape
• Continuously analyze and evaluate current state solutions and advise on best practices to deliver best in class configurations
• Collaborate with stakeholders to influence and support HR technology and business process initiatives
• Oversee vendor relationships with third party partner solutions (ex: First Advantage, Paradox, Avature, HR Acuity, etc.)

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on‑the‑job learning, self‑guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field (Information Systems, HR, Business Administration, or similar)
• 8+ years of experience in HR Systems / HR Operations roles
• Workday certification(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep functional knowledge of Workday Core HCM, Onboarding and Recruiting, including system architecture, configuration, business process framework, and integration capabilities
• Experience working in a global professional services or consulting environment
• Prior experience managing relationships with Workday and third‑party implementation partners
• Demonstrated success in building and maturing a Workday ecosystem
• Strong background in HR process optimization and automation
• Experience with Workday Recruiting partner technologies (example, Paradox, eSkill, HiredScore, etc.)
• Experience working in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership
• Track record of building and maintaining strong cross‑functional partnerships

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Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families - physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award‑winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Additional Information

• Job Family/Level: Core Operations Level 3 - Tier 1
• Citizenship Status Accepted: Not Applicable

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