HCM Lead – Workday HCM Implementation
Contract: 12 Months
Location: London (On-site 1–2 days per week)
Engagement: Outside IR35
We are seeking an experienced HCM Lead to play a critical role in the successful end-to-end implementation of Workday HCM for a transformation programme.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the HCM workstream, working in close conjuction with the Programme Lead whilst partnering with business and technical stakeholders to deliver a high-quality Workday solution across the full project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Workday HCM implementation workstream.
* Act as the functional lead for Workday HCM, ensuring alignment with business requirements and programme objectives.
* Collaborate with HR, IT, PMO, System Integrator, and third-party vendors throughout the implementation lifecycle.
* Drive workshops to gather, validate, and challenge business requirements.
* Oversee solution design, configuration, testing, data migration, integrations, and deployment activities.
* Provide leadership across key implementation phases including discovery, design, build, SIT, UAT, cutover, and hypercare.
* Ensure Workday best practices are adopted across the programme.
* Manage stakeholders across multiple business areas and seniority levels.
* Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.
* Support change management and user adoption activities.
* Ensure governance, documentation, and delivery standards are maintained throughout the programme.
Required Experience
* Proven experience leading multiple end-to-end Workday HCM implementations.
* Strong functional expertise across core Workday HCM modules.
* Experience operating as a Workday HCM Lead, Functional Lead, or Solution Lead on enterprise-scale transformation programmes.
* Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills.
* Experience working with System Integrators and offshore delivery teams.
* Deep understanding of HR processes, operating models, and transformation initiatives.
* Strong knowledge of testing strategy, data migration, and deployment planning.
* Ability to work in fast-paced, complex programme environments.
Desirable Experience
* Experience across additional Workday modules such as Recruiting, Absence, Compensation, Talent, or Payroll.
* Previous experience within large corporate or regulated environments.
* Workday certifications are advantageous.
Key Skills
* Workday HCM
* HR Transformation
* Functional Leadership
* Stakeholder Management
* End-to-End Implementation
* Workshop Facilitation
* Testing & Deployment
* Data Migration
* Change Management
* Programme Delivery
Contract Details
* 12-month contract
* Outside IR35
* London-based with on-site attendance 1–2 days per week
* Competitive day rate
This role would suit a hands-on Workday HCM Lead who can combine strong functional expertise with excellent stakeholder engagement and delivery capability to ensure a successful implementation outcome.