Job Description
Resourcing Project Manager (Workday Recruiting SME)London | Hybrid (2 days per week in office) 35 hours per week
Your new company
Join a highly collaborative organisation that is investing in the future of its recruitment technology and systems. You’ll be part of a dedicated Resourcing team driving improvements, modernising processes and shaping how hiring is delivered across the business. Working closely with the Resourcing Manager and a team of five, you will play a pivotal role in optimising Workday Recruiting and strengthening the organisation’s talent acquisition capability.If you’re passionate about recruitment technology, digital transformation and making systems work smarter, this is a standout opportunity to lead meaningful change.
Your new role
As the Resourcing Project Manager, you will lead work focused on maximising the potential of Workday Recruiting and improving how the organisation sources, attracts and hires talent. Acting as the in‑house expert for all aspects of Workday Recruiting, you will review existing usage, identify gaps, and advise on enhancements that will improve efficiency, accuracy and experience. You will own and deliver resourcing projects end‑to‑end, collaborating closely with HR Systems, TA teams and senior stakeholders. Your remit will cover optimisation, configuration improvements, workflow redesign, user adoption and the development of a clear roadmap for future enhancements.
Key responsibilities include:
* Acting as the subject-matter expert on every element of Workday Recruiting.
* Auditing current system usage and advising on where functionality, processes or configuration can be improved.
* Leading resourcing projects that enhance recruitment operations and user experience.
* Developing project roadmaps and clearly articulating the vision and outcomes to stakeholders.
* Partnering with HR Systems on upgrades, testing, integrations and continuous improvement.
* Leveraging MI, dashboards and analytics to guide decisions and identify opportunities.
* Exploring digital, automation and AI‑driven solutions that strengthen recruitment capability.
This role is highly visible, strategically important and ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of systems, people and process.
What you’ll need to succeedTo be successful, you’ll bring:
* Extensive, hands‑on expertise with Workday Recruiting (non‑negotiable).
* Experience advising on system optimisation, workflows and best‑practice configuration.
* A proven background in resourcing or talent acquisition within complex organisations.
* Strong project management skills with delivery across resourcing or HR technology projects.
* Confident stakeholder engagement skills—able to influence, challenge and bring people with you.
* Understanding of emerging recruitment technology, automation and AI solutions.
* Strong analytical capability, using MI and dashboards to inform decisions.
* A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to think strategically.
What you’ll get in return
* Strategic ownership of technology‑driven resourcing projects.
* Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the London office.
* Opportunity to shape the future of Workday Recruiting use across the organisation.
* A collaborative team environment with strong exposure to HR Systems and senior stakeholders.
* Competitive salary and benefits, with excellent opportunities for development.
Apply now
If you are a Workday Recruiting expert with experience delivering resourcing or recruitment‑technology projects, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help shape a smarter, more efficient and forward‑thinking resourcing function. Please feel free to email me direct on
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