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# Workday Specialist (4240)

- **Company:** Wade Macdonald
- **Location:** Slough, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £75,000.0 - £80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, System Configuration, Data Governance, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Time Tracking Software, Workday Training, HR Software, Workday
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2879175044-workday-specialist-4240

## About the Role

You will have a relevant degree and ideally 4+ years of Workday experience, including supporting multiple countries or entities (desirable). Strong knowledge of HR processes, reporting, analytics, data governance and GDPR is essential, alongside advanced Excel skills and experience delivering HR systems projects. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are required. Workday certification, multinational experience and knowledge across multiple Workday modules would be advantageous.

## Description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Workday Specialist to take ownership of Workday across an international HR function. Acting as the key subject matter expert, you will ensure the platform effectively supports employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle while maintaining strong standards around data, governance and compliance.

You will work closely with HR, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, IT and the Global HRIS team, combining hands-on system management with reporting, projects, training and ongoing platform development.

Duties will include:

 * Taking day-to-day ownership of Workday across multiple international entities.
 * Managing system configuration requirements and collaborating with the Global HRIS team on wider changes.
 * Coordinating enhancements, releases, testing and improvements to the Workday environment.
 * Supporting HR processes across recruitment, onboarding, compensation, performance, promotions, time tracking, payroll and leavers.
 * Working with payroll connector functionality and supporting effective integration with payroll processes.
 * Creating dashboards, management information and workforce analytics covering areas such as headcount, turnover, recruitment, performance and talent.
 * Maintaining high standards of HR data quality through regular checks, audits and validation.
 * Supporting GDPR requirements alongside appropriate system governance and controls.
 * Contributing to Workday implementations, upgrades and the introduction of additional modules.
 * Leading UAT and business testing while supporting communications and user adoption.
 * Identifying opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency.
 * Providing Workday training and guidance to employees and managers, including developing supporting documentation.
 * Acting as a key contact for Workday queries across international operations.
 * Partnering with Talent Acquisition to support recruitment workflows, approvals, reporting and candidate management.
 * Building effective relationships with HR, Payroll, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, HRIS and IT stakeholders internationally.


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