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# Workday HCM Consultant

- **Company:** Pay UK
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Software Documentation, System Configuration, Data Migration, Monitoring of Systems, Workday HCM, Workday Business Process, Workday
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815731801-workday-hcm-consultant

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.


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