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Workday HCM Lead

Skillsbay LtdLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 29 Jun 2026

Why this role stands out

This role offers significant career growth by leading the strategic development and optimization of a Workday HCM system, with ample opportunities for Workday training and certification. You'll thrive here if you possess strong Workday configuration skills, enjoy mentoring others, and excel at translating complex requirements into effective solutions within a collaborative hybrid environment. Apply today to leverage your expertise and advance your career within a leading organization.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
Stakeholder Management

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Workday HCM Lead to play a key role in the support, optimisation and ongoing development of a large-scale Workday environment.

This is a senior position combining hands-on configuration expertise with technical leadership, stakeholder engagement and team mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide SME expertise across Workday HCM modules including Core HCM, Organisations, Staffing Models, Compensation, Absence, Talent and Performance.
  • Lead the design, configuration and continuous improvement of Workday solutions.
  • Act as the escalation point for complex incidents and service issues.
  • Facilitate workshops and translate business requirements into functional solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership, assurance and mentoring to consultants and analysts.
  • Support testing, releases, enhancements and regulatory changes.
  • Engage with senior stakeholders and provide clear recommendations and guidance.

Experience Required

  • Strong Workday HCM configuration experience.
  • Experience leading Workday implementations, support functions or optimisation programmes.
  • Excellent understanding of end-to-end HR processes.
  • Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills.
  • Experience mentoring or leading teams.
  • Knowledge of Workday integrations, reporting or payroll would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • Hybrid working.
  • Excellent pension and benefits package.
  • Workday training and certification opportunities.
  • Long-term career progression within a growing enterprise applications function.

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