Workday Transformation Lead / Senior Workday Product Owner

Are you experienced in leading HRIS / Workday transformation and optimisation programmes? Do you have a background in leading and mentoring team members across Workday support, configuration and product ownership? If so, please apply now for this new opportunity based in central London.

Please note, this role is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract and will require you to be on-site in central London 3 days per week.

The Role:
The Workday Transformation Lead / Senior Workday Product Owner will spearhead a new HRIS system transformation programme. You will collaborate with key business stakeholders to define priorities, optimise current functionality, and explore future opportunities to maximise the benefits of Workday.

You will work with key external suppliers throughout the programme, and you'll be providing leadership to an internal Workday support team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Workday transformation programme, partnering internally and externally to deliver agreed optimisation priorities and uncover new functionalities that drive business value
• Establish effective supplier relationships
• Act as a critical challenger to stakeholders, promoting Workday as the default solution and minimising off-system or manual processes
• Support, develop, and lead the Workday Support team, fostering a high-performing, agile, and collaborative environment
• Ensure all Workday processes and data management meet internal audit, GDPR, and InfoSec requirements
• Showcase system performance and identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and cost-saving initiatives

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of Workday core functionalities, with practical knowledge of 'what good looks like'
• Extensive experience leading HRIS transformation projects, ideally in partnership with external consultancies
• Skilled business partner, comfortable influencing and challenging stakeholders and holding them accountable
• Experience of leading and mentoring Workday specialists

This is a unique opportunity to lead a transformational change programme, playing a key role in shaping the future of our client's Workday system. You will drive innovation, and deliver tangible business benefits while developing and inspiring a high-performing team.

The salary and package on offer if generous and comprehensive. I will discuss this with you in detail directly.

To find out more, please apply online and I will contact you to discuss.