Workday Systems Manager

Job Title :  Workday Systems Manager

Location : Hybrid Working pattern which can vary between 2-4 days per week onsite in London

Salary : £110,000 – £130,000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits

Employment Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Eligibility : Applicants must have the right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available.

Overview

Focus on WD are proud to be partnering with a superb Workday end-customer who are preparing for their imminent Workday go-live. As they move into this pivotal post-implementation phase, the business is seeking a strategic, hands-on, and highly experienced Workday leader to join in a permanent capacity as Workday Systems Manager.

This is a key leadership role responsible for owning the Workday platform across the full HCM suite. The successful candidate will drive user adoption, optimize system performance, and steer the long-term Workday and People Systems roadmap. You will be instrumental in delivering ongoing value from the platform while embedding Workday deeply into the organisation’s operational DNA.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Ownership : Lead the overall Workday and People Systems strategy, aligning with business priorities and delivering ongoing innovation and value.
• Workday Platform Lead : Act as the SME across all Workday modules including HCM, Recruiting, Compensation (Core & Advanced), Learning, Benefits, Absence, and Talent & Performance.
• Roadmap Delivery : Drive the execution of the Workday roadmap through Phase 2 and beyond, ensuring continued growth, system enhancement, and business alignment.
• Platform Stabilisation : Guide the organisation through post-go-live stabilisation, ensuring data integrity, user adoption, and process optimisation.
• Leadership : Lead and support a small Workday team, fostering capability development and operational excellence.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify and implement enhancements to optimise Workday functionality, improve UX, and support wider business efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Engagement : Collaborate closely with HR, IT, Finance, and senior leadership to ensure Workday supports and accelerates strategic objectives.
• Change Management : Champion Workday within the organisation, promoting adoption, delivering training, and leading change initiatives.

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About Focus on WD

At Focus on WD , we specialise exclusively in recruitment for the Workday ecosystem . It’s what we do, and we do it well. Our in-depth knowledge, industry insight, and singular focus set us apart and enable us to connect the best Workday talent with the most exciting opportunities across the UK and Europe.

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