Workday Recruitment Consultant

VirtualResource; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique consultancy is seeking an experienced Workday Consultant with strong recruitment expertise. In this role, you will design and implement Workday Recruitment solutions while supporting clients with enhancements. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of hands-on Workday experience and excellent communication skills. This remote position allows you flexibility while ensuring client satisfaction, making it perfect for skilled professionals in HR technology.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work

Support for ongoing development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience with Workday Recruitment configuration.
• Proven track record in delivering Workday implementation projects.
• Fluency in English (spoken, written, and read).

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting Workday Recruitment configuration projects.
• Partnering with clients to gather requirements and design solutions.
• Delivering training and knowledge transfer to client teams.

Skills

Workday Recruitment configuration

Project management

Problem-solving

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Workday certification

Job description

Overview

VirtualResource (VR) is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR systems and Workday. We strive to be the go-to company that partners with businesses to optimise their HR technology landscape.

Our people are our most important asset

• We recognise the need for a committed, skilled and loyal team and strive to create a working environment that is flexible, caring and considerate of all needs.
• We attract the best people and reward them appropriately
• Staff development and upskilling are core to what we do

Role

We are seeking an experienced Workday Consultant with strong Recruitment expertise to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with clients to design, configure, and optimise their Workday Recruitment solution. You will play a key part in delivering end-to-end Workday Recruitment implementations as well as supporting clients with enhancements and ongoing improvements.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting Workday Recruitment configuration and implementation projects.
• Partnering with clients to gather requirements, design solutions, and provide best practice recommendations.
• Performing system configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Delivering knowledge transfer and training to client teams.
• Supporting change management and adoption activities to ensure long-term success.
• Acting as a trusted advisor, providing ongoing expertise in Workday Recruitment capabilities.

Note Only experienced Workday consultants to apply please.

As a VR consultant, you will have the flexibility to manage your own day, as long as you meet your set objectives and client demands. Often your team will be a mix of on-site and remote based members who will connect using IM, video calls and an online ticketing system. Good communication skills and time management is essential for this role.

What skills are we looking for?

Our roles are remotely based (even pre-Covid), meaning you will be working from your home office, connecting with your client and team on a daily basis.

To be successful in this type of environment, you will need to have the ability to communicate effectively (in English) with cross-functional teams, explain complex concepts in easy, understandable terms, align HR / business knowledge with Workday functionality, and proactively drive process improvements. You will need to be comfortable with video calls and be proactive in keeping communication channels open with your client and team.

Must have Skills Required

• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience with Workday Recruitment configuration
• Proven track record in delivering Workday implementation projects.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to step back and see the bigger picture.
• Pragmatic problem-solving skills and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Excellent planning, interpersonal, and time management skills, with proven ability to follow through on commitments.
• Fluency in English (spoken, written, and read).
• Workday certification highly advantageous

Other Qualifications/Skills that will be beneficial but not mandatory

• Broader exposure to Workday HCM, Core HR, or related modules beyond Recruitment.
• Understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle (e.g., talent acquisition, onboarding, workforce planning).
• Experience with reporting, analytics, or Workday dashboards.
• Background in HR technology, HRIS, or SaaS application consulting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate technical solutions into business outcomes.
• As this is a remote role, you can be based anywhere in the EU, UK or South African region, so long as you are authorised to work without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.