Workday Systems Lead

Intec Select Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Intec Select Ltd is seeking a Workday Systems Lead to own the People/HR Technology landscape for a global brand on a 6-month contract. You will manage Workday configuration, integrations and roadmap delivery, ensuring a Workday-first approach across the HRIS stack.

You will lead a small HR Systems team, collaborate with Technology and senior leadership, and drive governance, security and data quality across the platform. Strong stakeholder management is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with Workday, including configuration, integrations and systems management.
• Experience owning or developing People Technology / HRIS roadmaps.
• Broad understanding of HR systems architecture and the wider People Technology landscape.
• Strong stakeholder management across HR, Technology and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own the functionality, architecture and performance of the organisation’s People Systems, operating within a Workday-first environment.
• Develop and manage the People Technology roadmap, prioritising system upgrades, enhancements and new implementations.
• Take ownership of Workday across the HR application suite, including configuration, integrations and ongoing optimisation.
• Ensure People Systems integrate effectively across the wider technology architecture, working with Technology and product teams.
• Manage third-party system providers and support partners, ensuring effective service delivery and contractual alignment.
• Lead and develop a small team of Workday / HR Systems Analysts.
• Ensure systems meet audit, regulatory, security and data-quality requirements.
• Provide systems expertise into wider People strategy, transformation and technology initiatives.

Skills

Workday experience

HRIS roadmap development

HR systems architecture

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

Workday Systems Lead - £550 - £700 Per Day – 6 Month Contract – Global Brand

Overview: We are currently searching for an experienced Workday Systems Lead to join a major global organisation on an initial 6-month contract. The role will take ownership of the People Systems landscape, with a particular focus on Workday, systems strategy, integrations, roadmap development and ongoing optimisation.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Own the functionality, architecture and performance of the organisation’s People Systems, operating within a Workday-first environment.
• Develop and manage the People Technology roadmap, prioritising system upgrades, enhancements and new implementations.
• Take ownership of Workday across the HR application suite, including configuration, integrations and ongoing optimisation.
• Ensure People Systems integrate effectively across the wider technology architecture, working closely with Technology and product teams.
• Manage third-party system providers and support partners, ensuring effective service delivery and contractual alignment.
• Lead and develop a small team of Workday / HR Systems Analysts.
• Ensure systems meet audit, regulatory, security and data-quality requirements.
• Provide systems expertise into wider People strategy, transformation and technology initiatives.

Technical Requirements:

• Extensive hands‑on experience with Workday, including configuration, integrations and systems management.
• Strong experience owning or developing People Technology / HRIS roadmaps.
• Broad understanding of HR systems architecture, integrations and the wider People Technology landscape.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and the end‑to‑end employee lifecycle.
• Experience managing Workday product owners, third‑party suppliers and external support partners.
• Previous experience leading and developing Workday / HR Systems teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across HR, Technology and senior leadership teams.
• Experience managing system upgrades, implementations, compliance, governance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Role & Package:

• £550 - £700 Per Day
• Initial 6 Month Contract
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