HR Digital Senior Manager
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HR Digital Senior Manager
Role Purpose
TheHR Digital Senior Manageris accountable for the leadership, optimisation, and ongoing evolution of the organisation’s HR digital landscape, with a primary focus on Workday.
Reporting to the Head of Reward and HR Digital, with a dotted line to the Head of Business Solutions (IT), this role acts as a critical bridge between HR, IT, and the wider business.Therole ownsthe HR digital roadmap and operational integrity of Workday,ensuringHR systemsdeliver business valueand excellent user experience,while being pragmatic, scalable, andcost-effective.
Leadinga small internal teamoffunctional and technical specialists, the roleemphasises strong vendor and AMS partner management, prioritisation, flexibility, andhands-onleadership.
You will work collaboratively withITcolleagues to ensure the platform meets enterprise standards for security, integration,resilienceand architectural alignment.
Key Responsibilities
HR DigitalLeadership
Own theend-to-endHR systems strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with HR and enterprise digital strategies.
Act as theProductOwnerfor Workday,driving continuous improvement and adoption across Core HCM, Reporting, Security, and relevant functional areas.
Balance strategic development with operational stability, ensuring the platform supports both current and future business needs.
Maintain a deep,end-to-endunderstanding of HR processes and employee journeys, ensuring Workday configuration supports simplicity,consistencyand scalability.
Lead and manage asmall internaldelivery teamof functional and technical specialists, usingan optimalblend of internal capability andthird partypartners.
Service Delivery & Operational Excellence
Ensure stable, secure, and compliant operation of HR systems, including data integrity, security roles, and privacy obligations.
Oversee Workday releases and regression testing, coordinating internally and with AMS partners to minimise disruption.
Use data, dashboards, and reporting to improvedecision makinganddemonstratesystem value to HR and the business.
Own incident and problem management for Workday, ensuringtimelyresolution, clearescalationand continuous improvement.
StakeholderPartnership& Governance
Partner closely with HR leadership, Finance, IT, and business leaders to translate requirements into clear, prioritised system solutions.
Serve as the primary interface between HR and IT, working in a matrix environment to ensure strong collaboration, clear governance, and effective delivery.
Establish andmaintainappropriate systemgovernance, change control, anddecision makingforums suited to a lean operating model.
Act as the principal HR Digital representative for Workday in governance forums, including Business Solutions andenterprise wideboards.
Present priorities,trade-offs, scope andhigh levelcostings for Workday initiatives, supporting informeddecision makingby senior stakeholders.
Vendor & Relationship Management
Own the relationship with Workday andthird-partyimplementation and support partners.
Ensure partners deliver against agreed outcomes, servicelevelsand budgets, with clear accountability and performance management.
Continuous Improvement & Change
Identifyopportunities to simplify processes, automate activity, and improve user experience across the employee lifecycle.
Support HR transformation initiatives, organisational change, and new people programmes through effective digital enablement.
Champion adoption and understanding of Workday across HR and the wider organisation.
About You
Significant experienceleading HR digital or HRIS functions within a Workday environment.
Proven experienceoperatingwithin a lean team model, relying on AMS and vendor partners for delivery.
Strong understanding of HR processesand how systems enable effective people management.
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with handson delivery in a midsized, globalorganisation.
Experience working in a matrix environment, partnering closely with IT and other functions.
Strong stakeholder management, prioritisation, and influencing skills.
Confidentsenior stakeholderoperator, able to translate technical concepts into clear business and HR outcomes.
Equal Opportunities
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