Workday Consultant

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers - connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 6 months

Work Set Up: On-site, 5 days per week

Clearance Required: BPSS

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Senior Workday Consultant to act as a trusted advisor, leading the design, implementation, and optimisation of Workday solutions across key HR processes. The successful candidate will take ownership of complex functional and technical topics, guide junior consultants, and drive continuous improvements within Workday environments. The role will involve close collaboration with stakeholders, leading workshops, and ensuring high-quality delivery across all project stages.

What you will do:

• Provide guidance on the Workday platform and lead key implementation and enhancement initiatives.
• Prepare, lead, and facilitate advanced workshops with business and technical stakeholders.
• Configure, test, validate, and document Workday solutions across multiple functional areas.
• Analyse client HR processes, propose optimisation strategies, and design scalable Workday improvements.
• Conduct training sessions for end users and internal teams, ensuring effective knowledge transfer.
• Identify and resolve complex technical and functional issues in collaboration with the wider team.
• Mentor junior consultants, support their development, and review their work.
• Manage incidents, service requests, and changes through ServiceNow or other ITIL-aligned service management platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders throughout project stages to ensure high-quality Workday delivery.
• Support service coverage between 07:00 and 19:00 Monday through Friday through agreed team shift arrangements.
• Participate in shared on-call support for P1 incidents when required.

• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Workday Consultant, with expertise in modules such as HRIS, LMS, or Performance Appraisal.
• Hold mandatory Workday Core HCM certification; additional Workday certifications are highly desirable.
• Possess a deep understanding of HR processes and HR systems, with hands-on experience in Workday configuration.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving abilities when handling complex requirements.
• Have experience leading workshops, managing stakeholders, and driving solution design.
• Work independently while providing guidance and support to junior colleagues.
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Be available to work on-site 5 days per week in Manchester or Inverness.
• Be able to work within service hours of 07:00 to 19:00 Monday through Friday, with daily working hours agreed across the team to maintain service coverage.
• Be available to participate in shared P1 incident on-call support when required.
• Meet BPSS clearance requirements and be prepared to complete additional vetting as part of the onboarding process.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.