About the Opportunity
Job Type: PermanentApplication Deadline: 31 October 2025
Title Capability Lead - CPO Technology
Department Corporate Enablers Technology
Location Kingswood Fields Office Or Canon Street Office
Reports To Head of Enterprise Technology - Corporate Enablers
Level Associate Director
About your role
As the Capability Lead – CPO Technology, you will lead the technology capabilities that support our HR function, working in close partnership with the Chief People Officer (CPO), HRIS team, and senior stakeholders to deliver a comprehensive HR technology strategy. You will combine strategic vision, programme and portfolio oversight, vendor management, and hands-on leadership to ensure our HR systems, data, and processes are optimised, future-ready, and aligned with the organisation’s goals.
As part of the Corporate Enablers Technology leadership team, you will build and lead a high-performing team to manage and deliver all aspects of the HR technology portfolio. You will work across multiple functions to ensure CPO technology priorities are fully integrated with wider enterprise initiatives. This includes shaping roadmaps, driving innovation (including AI and automation), resolving complex data challenges, simplifying processes, and delivering measurable business value.
Key Responsibilities
1. Partner with the CPO, HRIS, and senior stakeholders to shape and deliver a comprehensive HR technology strategy and roadmap.
2. Lead and manage the HR technology portfolio, ensuring cohesive delivery across platforms, programmes, and projects.
3. Oversee the adoption, optimisation, and integration of core HR systems, especially Workday, and other key platforms including Cornerstone and Gloat.
4. Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team to deliver technology solutions and ongoing improvements.
5. Ensure HR technology integrates seamlessly with enterprise systems and supports reliable, high-quality data and insights.
6. Drive operational excellence by simplifying processes, optimising costs, and improving system usability.
7. Identify and implement opportunities for innovation, AI, and automation across HR processes.
8. Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance to maximise value.
9. Foster strong cross-functional partnerships to align priorities, gain buy-in, and deliver impactful outcomes.
About you
10. Significant leadership experience in HR technology in complex, global organisations.
11. Strong track record of partnering with senior HR leaders and leading teams to deliver large-scale technology portfolios and programmes.
12. Deep understanding of HR processes and operating models, with expert knowledge of Workday and strong experience with platforms such as Cornerstone and Gloat.
13. Demonstrated ability to manage through a team and deliver results across a complex technology portfolio.
14. Experience integrating HR systems with enterprise platforms and driving data quality improvement.
15. Skilled in cost optimisation, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
16. Proficient in leveraging AI, analytics, and automation in HR contexts.
17. Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and facilitation skills.
Feel rewarded
For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team.