Workday People System Manager
CV-LibraryCambridge, CambridgeshirepermanentPosted: 1 September 2026
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We are recruiting for an experienced Workday People Systems Manager to join a leading organisation in the East of England.
This is a hands-on management role combining Workday delivery, system optimisation, service management and team leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the continued development, stability and performance of the Workday platform.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage the Workday People Systems function
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Provide hands-on support across Workday HCM configuration and optimisation
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Oversee Workday support, incidents, service requests and change
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Lead Workday configuration, enhancements and implementation activity
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Ensure effective Workday Security and Data Governance
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Drive continuous improvement and optimisation of Workday processes
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Lead, mentor and develop the Workday team
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Work closely with HR, Payroll, IT and wider business stakeholders
Key Requirements
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5+ years' hands-on Workday experience
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Strong Workday HCM background
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Proven Workday configuration and implementation experience
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Strong knowledge of Workday Security and Data Governance
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Experience managing Workday support, incidents and change
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Previous experience leading and developing Workday teams
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
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Ability to combine hands-on Workday expertise with people management
We are recruiting for an experienced Workday People Systems Manager to join a leading organisation in the East of England.
This is a hands-on management role combining Workday delivery, system optimisation, service management and team leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the continued development, stability and performance of the Workday platform.
Key Responsibilities
*
Lead and manage the Workday People Systems function
*
Provide hands-on support across Workday HCM configuration and optimisation
*
Oversee Workday support, incidents, service requests and change
*
Lead Workday configuration, enhancements and implementation activity
*
Ensure effective Workday Security and Data Governance
*
Drive continuous improvement and optimisation of Workday processes
*
Lead, mentor and develop the Workday team
*
Work closely with HR, Payroll, IT and wider business stakeholders
Key Requirements
*
5+ years' hands-on Workday experience
*
Strong Workday HCM background
*
Proven Workday configuration and implementation experience
*
Strong knowledge of Workday Security and Data Governance
*
Experience managing Workday support, incidents and change
*
Previous experience leading and developing Workday teams
*
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
*
Ability to combine hands-on Workday expertise with people management