Workday HCM Lead
CV-LibraryLondonpermanentPosted: 16 June 2026
Apply NowWe'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
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