Workday HCM System lead

Daily rate: 600- 700 umbrella (PAYE circa 550) In scope of IR35, * The go-to Workday expert for the HR & OD team, leading stakeholder engagement, helping colleagues navigate change, solving MI challenges strategically, and building strong collaborative relationships across Payroll, Finance, IT and across the business

• Lead in the delivery of the configuration and optimisation of Workday modules. Bring stakeholders together to redesign processes for continuous improvement or to be further optimised, streamlining operations and ensuring alignment with business needs and strategic priorities
• Work in collaboration with business leads and stakeholders to ensure Workday capabilities support our organisational goals
• Lead system enhancements, biannual updates, and releases to maximise business value and user adoption
• Lead in the development of people data and dashboards that become the go-to source of truth for our teams and leaders, giving them the actionable insights they need at a glance so that we can better understand what our metrics are telling us and use these as a barometer of our health

• You know Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) inside and out, and you've already helped organisations get more from their HR systems and digital platforms - you understand what good looks like and how to get there
• You're comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels in the organisation, able to grasp complex challenges, influence senior stakeholders, and see the bigger picture whilst getting into the detail when needed
• You build relationships naturally and quickly, whether that's partnering with IT, Finance, Payroll, or in the business. People trust you to deliver and enjoy working with you
• You've reimagined HR processes before and led people through change management programmes, perhaps creating dashboards that actually get used because they make people's lives easier
• When problems arise, you're the person who stays calm, thinks holistically, and finds a way forward - you're proactive and resilient by nature
• You're handy with digital tools for managing change requests and tracking progress, and you take real ownership of getting things over the line
• You have a solid grounding in HR and a clear vision of what a modern, efficient, digital-first People function should look and feel like
• Extensive Workday configuration knowledge and experience in two or more key modules (HCM, Benefits, Recruiting, Performance & Talent, Learning, Absence, Advanced Compensation)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and big-picture thinking
• Proven stakeholder engagement skills, working effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Deep understanding of Workday security, data integrity, and compliance requirements