Workday HCM Consultant

Pay.UK are looking to engage with an experienced Workday HCM Consultant to support in the implementation of Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) modules over a period of 9 months starting in November 2025.

The consultant will work closely with the internal People team and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and adoption of Workday HCM functionality., * Collaborating with People and IT teams to define requirements and implementation plans.

• Work with implementation partner with configuring and deploying Workday HCM modules as per project phases.
• Providing subject matter expertise and guidance throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Supporting testing, training, knowledge transfer and change management activities.
• Ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
• Lead relevant stakeholder workshops to gather business and technical requirements.
• Deliver a comprehensive implementation plan with timelines, milestones, and resource allocation - in consultation with PM.
• Provide advice for configuration of agreed Workday HCM modules.
• Provide advice and artefacts required to develop required reports and dashboards aligned with business KPIs.
• Advise on required set up of security roles and permissions.
• Lead and advise on activities required to complete all testing and resolve any configuration defects.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles and document outcomes.
• Deliver training materials and conduct sessions for HR and end-users.
• Finalize cutover strategy and readiness checklist.
• Transfer knowledge during the implementation in relation to configuration and maintenance to Pay.UK SME’s.
• Execute cutover activities and support go-live.
• Monitor system performance and resolve post-launch issues.
• Conduct post-implementation review and document lessons learned.
• Deliver final system documentation and knowledge transfer to internal teams.
• Ensure all deliverables are signed off and archived.

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on Workday HCM implementation experience.
• Demonstrated success in configuring and deploying Workday modules (e.g., Core HCM, Talent, Absence, Compensation).
• Proficiency in Workday business process configuration, security setup, reporting, and data migration.
• Strong understanding of HR operations, compliance, and organisational structures.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (HR, IT, Finance).
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage timelines, risks, and dependencies independently.