Overview
We are seeking an experienced Workday HCM Functional Lead to join a high-profile transformation programme for a major UK organisation. This key role involves providing senior functional leadership across the Workday HCM landscape, working closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to drive solution delivery and optimise the Workday platform. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive Workday experience to facilitate senior-level discussions and ensure the effective implementation of Workday solutions.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior functional leadership across the Workday HCM landscape.
- Lead functional activities through system realisation, deployment, adoption, stabilisation, and optimisation.
- Act as the key functional point of contact between business stakeholders, Workday teams, and technical/project delivery teams.
- Shape and validate Workday solutions in line with business requirements and best practice.
- Provide expert guidance across configuration, business processes, and functional design.
- Support the resolution of complex functional issues and drive continuous improvement across the Workday platform.
- Lead workshops and discussions with senior business and HR stakeholders.
- Champion Workday adoption and help maximise the value of the platform.
Requirements
- 6+ years of Workday experience in senior functional roles.
- Strong experience across both Workday deployment and BAU environments.
- Proven experience operating as a Workday Functional Lead, Senior Functional Consultant, or Solution Architect.
- Hands-on functional expertise across Workday HCM, Absence, and Compensation.
- Strong understanding of Workday functional architecture, business processes, and solution design.
- Ability to work with and influence senior stakeholders effectively.
- Excellent communication, workshop facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical capability.