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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior People Technology Specialist - **Company:** Herbert Smith Freehills LLP - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, System Configuration, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Regression Testing, Time Tracking Software, Workday HCM, Workday Security, Workday Advanced Compensation, Workday Reporting, Workday, Custom Reports, Workday Projects - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1b1e275e3ca38b21 ## About the Role * Minimum of 3 years' experience supporting, configuring and optimising Workday. * Strong practical expertise in Workday Core HCM and Recruitment and at least two additional Workday modules such as Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Talent & Performance, Peakon, Time Tracking, Benefits or Payroll. * Demonstrable experience leading large-scale Workday optimisation projects and complex system enhancements from requirements gathering through to configuration, testing and deployment. * Strong understanding of Workday reporting, calculated fields and dashboard development. * Experience analysing business requirements and translating them into scalable, sustainable system solutions. * Strong understanding of HR processes, data governance and the practical application of technology to improve operational effectiveness. * Experience working with Workday security concepts and role-based access controls. * Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging and influencing senior business leaders and balancing competing priorities. * Strong organisational skills, with experience operating incident and service management processes. * Proven ability to mentor, coach and develop less experienced team members. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on identifying root causes and delivering sustainable solutions. * Clear and confident communicator, capable of engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences across global teams. * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. * Ability to thrive in a global, fast-paced and often virtual working environment, We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values-Human, Bold, and Outstanding. ## Description * Act as a senior Workday subject matter expert within the global People Technology team, providing technical leadership across active Workday modules. * Lead the design, configuration and delivery of complex system enhancements, optimisation initiatives and large-scale People Technology projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, governance standards and best practices. * Serve as the technical lead for Workday projects and enhancements, owning solution design, impact assessments, configuration approach and delivery outcomes. * Lead testing activities for projects and system changes, including the development of test strategies, scenarios and scripts, whilst ensuring successful execution by business SMEs. * Partner with senior People, IT and business stakeholders to understand strategic priorities and translate them into scalable technical solutions that drive automation, simplification and self-service. * Build and maintain trusted relationships across People, Technology and the wider business, acting as a key advisor on People Technology solutions and capabilities. * Contribute to the development and prioritisation of the People Technology roadmap, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, improve user experience and maximise value from the Workday platform. * Act as the escalation point for complex issues, leading troubleshooting, root cause analysis and resolution activities across the People Technology estate. * Partner with internal Technology teams to assess downstream impacts, manage dependencies and support successful delivery of system changes. * Develop and maintain custom reports, calculated fields and dashboards to support operational and business needs. * Provide oversight and guidance on Workday security, governance and data integrity controls. * Develop and maintain training materials, knowledge articles and user guidance to strengthen Workday capability across the firm. * Mentor and support People Technology team members, promoting best practices and helping to build technical capability across the team. * Proactively seek opportunities to leverage new Workday functionality, industry best practices and Workday Community resources to improve platform effectiveness. * Lead the evaluation of bi-annual Workday releases, assessing new functionality, coordinating regression testing and communicating relevant impacts and opportunities to stakeholders. ## Related Videos - [Data Driven HR in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1489-data-driven-hr-in-europe) - [Exploring 5 Key Applications of AI Abundance with Blockchain Assurance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/971-exploring-5-key-applications-of-ai-abundance-with-blockchain-assurance) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [Startup Presentation: StorX - Future of Cloud Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1176-startup-presentation-storx-future-of-cloud-storage) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - How DevRel Makes Tech More Human](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2149-wearedevelopers-live-how-devrel-makes-tech-more-human) - [Beyond the 9–5: Designing Work Around Humans](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1321-beyond-the-9-5-designing-work-around-humans) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Does The Tech Industry Have The Best Work-life Balance?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/427-does-the-tech-industry-have-the-best-work-life-balance) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Top HR Tech Conferences in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/303-top-hr-tech-conferences-in-2024)