Senior People Technology Workday HCM Specialist
Location: Fully Remote (Must be based within EMEA to support global time zones)
Duration: 3 Months Initial (Strong potential to transition Temp-to-Perm for the right candidate)
Pay Rate: Up to £600/day (Umbrella) | £506.20/day (PAYE RU) | £451.69/day (PAYE) Start Date:
Immediate! 🏃💨
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
🎯 Role Overview
We are seeking a high-caliber Senior HR Technology HCM Specialist to join our team immediately. Reporting directly to the Director of HR Technology Service Delivery & Global HCM Product Owner, you will provide expert support during a critical transformation programme.
This role serves as the functional lead and first point of contact for global HR Tech queries across all business levels.
💻 What You Will Be Doing
* Transformation & Enhancements: Contribute to a critical transformation programme, delivering key Workday HCM changes and enhancements in the short term.
* Service Delivery: Act as the first point of contact for global HCM queries, managing cases within agreed SLAs and escalating to the Global Product Owner when necessary.
* Projects & UAT: Act as Functional Lead for small HR projects. Organize, coordinate, and write testing scenarios for UAT rounds, troubleshooting issues to full resolution.
* Release Management: Coordinate Workday's bi-annual releases and manage mass data uploads.
* Requirements Gathering: Partner closely with end-users and global HR teams to gather and document business requirements following Workday best practices.
* Change Management: Ensure smooth implementation of new solutions with rigorous change management practices and clear communication.
🛠️ What You Need to Be Successful
* Workday Expertise: Strong functional knowledge of Workday HCM and Security configuration.
* Global Project Experience: Proven track record working with global HR teams, understanding global HR processes, and navigating data privacy regulations across multiple markets.
* Testing & Tools: Deep experience in writing test scenarios, managing UAT rounds, and handling mass data management.
* Workday Extend (Desirable): Experience or knowledge of Workday Extend is a massive plus!
* Mindset: Exceptional organisational skills, the ability to manage a busy caseload, and a passion for process/service improvement.