Workday HCM Functional Lead - Absence & Comp
Posted 1 week ago by 1751383887
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London
Summary: We are looking for a Workday HCM Functional Lead specializing in Absence and Compensation to oversee end-to-end Workday implementations. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement and functional expertise, particularly in Core HR, Absence, and Compensation. The position is client-facing and involves leading complex deployments within a global program. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Workday and a proven track record in delivering successful implementations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage full lifecycle Workday HCM implementations (Core HR, Absence, Compensation)
- Gather requirements, configure solutions, conduct testing, and support deployment
- Provide functional expertise and guidance to clients and internal teams
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure seamless integration and solution delivery
- Deliver training and support to drive user adoption and system optimisation
- Stay current with Workday product updates and contribute to continuous improvement of delivery methodologies
Key Skills:
- Extensive hands-on experience with Workday HCM
- Minimum of five full lifecycle Workday implementations
- Strong configuration knowledge of Workday Core HR, Compensation, and Absence
- In-depth understanding of HR processes and best practices
- Excellent communication skills and proven client-facing experience
- Ability to manage complex, global implementations independently and collaboratively
Salary (Rate): Up to £850 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Workday HCM Functional Lead - Absence & Compensation
Location: London - Hybrid 2 days per week on-site
Contract Type: Inside IR35
Day Rate: Up to £850 per day
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Workday HCM Functional Lead with a strong track record in delivering end-to-end Workday implementations, specifically across Core HR, Absence, and Compensation. This is a client-facing role within a global programme, requiring excellent stakeholder engagement, deep functional expertise, and the ability to lead complex Workday deployments.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage full lifecycle Workday HCM implementations (Core HR, Absence, Compensation)
Gather requirements, configure solutions, conduct testing, and support deployment
Provide functional expertise and guidance to clients and internal teams
Collaborate with technical teams to ensure seamless integration and solution delivery
Deliver training and support to drive user adoption and system optimisation
Stay current with Workday product updates and contribute to continuous improvement of delivery methodologies
Required Experience:
Extensive hands-on experience with Workday HCM
Minimum of five full lifecycle Workday implementations
Strong configuration knowledge of Workday Core HR, Compensation, and Absence
In-depth understanding of HR processes and best practices
Excellent communication skills and proven client-facing experience
Ability to manage complex, global implementations independently and collaboratively
Desirable Experience:
Additional expertise in Absence, Time Tracking, or Recruiting
Previous experience in a consulting environment
Multilingual candidates preferred (Spanish and Portuguese highly desirable; Czech, Romanian, or Bulgarian also beneficial)
Please apply directly for more information.