Global Head of People Technology (HRIS)
Permanent
Birmingham/London- 2 days a week
Middlemore have partnered with a phenomenal financial services firm to appoint a global Head of People Technology on a permanent basis. This appointment will lead the strategic direction, governance, and delivery of Workday across a 3,000-headcount global employee base. This role will define the operational vision, drive transformation, elevate data integrity, and establish a scalable roadmap for long-term adoption and optimisation. Key Responsibilities will include:
Leadership & Vision
* Create and communicate a clear structural vision for the Workday team and operating model.
* Develop a global Workday roadmap, transitioning the organisation from reactive operations to strategic planning.
* Drive cultural change, enabling teams to self-manage, reducing handholding, and fostering ownership.
Governance & Stakeholder Management
* Establish and manage governance frameworks across multiple HR functional areas (EE, TA, HRIS, MI).
* Engage with the Senior Leadership Team, business stakeholders, and product owners to ensure alignment with business needs.
* Hold stakeholders accountable for data ownership, decision‑making, and roadmap execution.
Delivery & Implementation
* Lead the Workday transformation programme through multiple phases.
* Oversee configuration, deployment, reporting integrity, and global consistency.
* Manage cross‑country implementation and readiness across UK, US, Europe, and Singapore.
Team Development
* Build and oversee a Workday Centre of Excellence & Governance team.
* Mentor and coach individuals such as junior analysts, reporting leads, and developing specialists.
* Foster a high-performance culture grounded in capability growth, upskilling, and self-sufficiency.
About the Operating Environment
* Distributed footprint: 700 UK, 700 US, remainder across Europe & Singapore.
* A collaborative, advisory structure surrounded by Workday functional experts.
* Fast-paced environment requiring resilience, adaptability, and a “figure it out” mindset.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Proven leadership of Workday product ownership or global rollout/roadmaps.
* Strong understanding of Workday configuration, reporting, and data integrity.
* Able to build new structures, drive transformation, and inspire stakeholder accountability.
* Strategic yet pragmatic: able to operate at both high-level vision and hands‑on detail.
* Culturally capable of “cracking on” and moving forward with minimal direction.
* Inspirational team leader: strong coaching style + talent development focus.
What Success Looks Like
* A clear and actionable Workday roadmap
* Stakeholders owning their data and decisions
* A reduction in manual intervention and dependency
* Elevated analytics and data integrity
* Smooth global adoption and user experience
* A confident, capable internal Workday function
If this sounds of interest, then please share an updated cv with Charlie.garside@middlemore.co.uk or apply following the link.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Human Resources, Insurance, and Financial Services
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