HRIS Director, Workday

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Contribute technical knowledge to the people technology strategy and roadmap in collaboration with the Senior Director.

• Offer technical leadership for the implementation, integration, and optimization of Workday, Paradox, Extend, Culture Amp, and Crunchr.

• Serve as the principal technical authority for Workday and its connected platforms.

• Provide hands-on expertise, design direction, and solutions for complex challenges.

• Mentor and coach team members within the People Technology team and the broader People Organization.

• Establish technical standards and best practices while reviewing solution designs and configurations.

• Collaborate with leaders across people, IT, and the business to convert technical possibilities into actionable solutions.

• Identify and initiate opportunities in AI, automation, and emerging technologies.

• Assist with change management and adoption strategies for implementations and releases.

• Disseminate expertise through documentation, training, and knowledge sharing.

• Remain informed about trends, risks, and opportunities in people technology, advising senior stakeholders accordingly.

• Execute cross-functional programs across the People Organization, IT, and business operations on schedule and within budget.

⛳️ Requirements

• Progressive experience in the field of people technology.

• Proven record of leading complex projects and exerting influence.

• Demonstrated success in delivering people technology projects and implementations.

• Established ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Strong working knowledge of Workday, people systems architecture, digital platforms, and workforce analytics.

• Experience in coaching or mentoring colleagues and sharing technical expertise across teams.

• Excellent communication, influencing, and planning abilities.

• Experience leading global people technology implementations and change management initiatives.

• Proven track record in driving innovation, operational excellence, and delivering measurable outcomes.

• Workday certification required.

• Resume/CV must be submitted with the application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Meeting-free Friday afternoons.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Employee programs that support community engagement, learning, and growth.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.