Head of HR Technology (Workday)
Posted 5 days ago by Keylime Consultants
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Head of HR Technology role at Keylime Consultants involves leading the Workday and HR Technology landscape for a prominent organization, focusing on innovation and employee experience. This 9-month contract position requires a hybrid working arrangement with regular onsite presence in Central London. The ideal candidate will possess extensive Workday expertise and experience in managing complex HR technology projects while collaborating with senior stakeholders. The role emphasizes strategic ownership of the Workday platform and driving continuous optimization through automation and AI.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Workday and HR Technology landscape and broader People Technology strategy.
- Own the Workday platform strategy and governance to support HR and business needs.
- Manage a dedicated People Tech team and oversee Workday integrations and vendors.
- Deliver complex Workday roadmaps and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
- Drive automation and AI initiatives to enhance employee experience and analytics.
- Ensure effective support of People functions through strategic ownership of People Technology landscapes.
- Design and deliver scalable HR tech roadmaps, focusing on digitization and improved user experience.
- Influence product roadmaps and maintain strong vendor relationships through effective contract management.
- Partner with Technology teams for secure and seamless systems integration and data architecture.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to senior leaders and stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- Proven leadership experience in senior HR Technology or HR transformation roles.
- Strong expertise in Workday and core HR platforms, including system architecture and integrations.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex HR systems projects.
- Strategic ownership of end-to-end People Technology landscapes.
- Ability to design and deliver scalable HR tech roadmaps.
- Skilled in vendor and contract management.
- Expertise in systems integration and data architecture.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Keylime Consultants are supporting a leading organisation in the search for a Head of HR Technology with strong Workday expertise. This Contract role has an initial duration of 9 months and a hybrid working pattern requiring a regular onsite presence in Central London. This senior role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the Workday and HR Technology landscape and broader People Technology strategy in a company prioritising innovation and employee experience. We’re looking for an experienced Workday leader with deep knowledge of Workday HCM, integrations, and reporting, who can deliver complex Workday roadmaps and work closely with senior stakeholders. You will own the Workday platform strategy and governance, ensuring it supports HR and business needs while driving continuous optimisation. You will lead a dedicated People Tech team, manage Workday integrations and vendors, and champion automation and AI to improve employee experience and analytics.
Head of HR Technology – Required Profile:
- Proven leadership experience in senior HR Technology or HR transformation roles
- Strong expertise in core HR platforms, especially Workday, with deep knowledge of system architecture, integrations and cloud based HR ecosystems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex HR systems projects, including large-scale implementations, upgrades, and ongoing optimisation.
- Strategic ownership of end-to-end People Technology landscapes, ensuring systems effectively support People functions, employees, and managers.
- Experience designing and delivering scalable HR tech roadmaps, driving automation, digitisation, and AI-enhanced workflows to improve user experience.
- Skilled in vendor and contract management, with the ability to influence product roadmaps and maintain strong vendor relationships.
- Expertise in systems integration and data architecture, partnering with Technology teams to ensure secure, seamless interoperability across platforms.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with proven ability to influence senior leaders and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
This interim appointment is well suited to a highly experienced Head of HR Technology able to thrive in a complex, fast moving organisation. For more details please click the link to apply.