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Workday Systems Manager

Workday Systems Manager

Focus CloudLondon,South East,UK
30+ days ago
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  • Full-time
  • Permanent
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Job description

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.

Key Requirements

  • Workday Expertise : Deep experience across the Workday HCM suite, with proven ability to design, configure, and manage complex business processes.
  • Leadership Experience : 5+ years in a senior Workday or HRIS leadership role, ideally within a global or complex organisation.
  • Strategic Thinking : Demonstrated success in shaping and delivering long-term platform strategy and roadmap.
  • Modular Strength : Proven hands-on experience across Workday modules including HCM, Recruiting, Learning, Absence, Talent, Compensation (Core & Advanced), and Benefits.
  • Change & Adoption Focus : Experience driving post-go-live transformation, user engagement, and ongoing system optimisation.
  • Stakeholder Influence : Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Autonomy & Collaboration : Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively to lead initiatives and deliver results.

    • Why Join?

  • Be at the helm of a major Workday transformation in its most impactful stage – post go-live optimisation and roadmap execution.
  • Work in a visible, strategic role reporting into senior leadership with full ownership of the platform.
  • Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model (3-4 days per week in the London office).
  • Join a supportive culture committed to innovation, efficiency, and people-first technology strategy.

    • Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary : £110,000 – £130,000 per annum
  • Discretionary performance-based bonus
  • Excellent benefits package including Private Medical, Life Assurance.
  • 25 Days Annual Leave, plus bank holidays & christmas shut down period
  • Flexible hybrid working

    • 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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