Workday Implementation Consultant - Harcourt Matthews Ltd : Job Details

Workday Implementation Consultant - FTCLondon£85,000 - £100,000 + Bonus & benefits

The CompanyA Workday Implementation Consultant is sought by this world class international Professional Services organisation. Operating globally in all continents, this group has built an enviable reputation for delivering cross-border and multi-jurisdictional services across a broad range of business sectors, geographies & vertical markets, on behalf of a portfolio of corporate industrial clients, governments, and banking & financial institutions. A role currently exists for a Senior HR Operations Manager to support the continued development of this critical business support function, you will be seen as a trusted advisor to offer advice and implement changes.

Key Responsibilities of the Workday Implementation Consultant:

• Lead the Core HR processes stream, overseeing the entire project lifecycle from scoping to delivery, in collaboration with Centres of Expertise and HR Business Partners.
• Work closely with key stakeholders, including People Function teams, solution architects, and developers, to gather requirements, design solutions, and ensure accurate business needs are met.
• Collaborate with HRIS, HR Operations Delivery, and project teams to develop process documentation and ensure smooth implementation of new systems.
• Ensure global consistency while addressing local/jurisdictional HR process needs in collaboration with the HR Compliance and Governance Manager.
• Identify risks, manage mitigation strategies, and escalate when necessary, with a focus on data privacy and shared resources.
• Collaborate with HR Operations to integrate scalable service delivery solutions, including SOP documentation and training materials.

Skills & Attributes of the Workday Implementation Consultant:

• 5-7 years of HR process management experience, preferably within large global organizations.
• Strong understanding of HR delivery best practices and the employee lifecycle.
• Proven project management skills, with qualifications such as CAPM, Prince2, or PMP preferred.
• Experience managing complex, multi-location, and multi-jurisdictional projects.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational abilities.
• Strong communication skills, able to present complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative and adaptable mindset, with the ability to handle multiple global projects and shifting demands.
• Experience with Workday and/or ServiceNow HR, and familiarity with agile methodologies.
• High level of confidentiality, stakeholder engagement, and experience in global law or professional services firms.

Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.

Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our divisions include: Legal Operations (Legal Tech and Legal Project Management, LPM, Operations Project Managers, Change, Innovation and Process Improvement); Accounting & Finance (Part and fully qualified Accountants); Pricing & Strategy; Pfi/PPP & FM.

Harcourt Matthews is committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage applications from all ethnicities and welcome everyone regardless of social background, disability, gender identity, and orientation. Diversity benefits us all and challenges our assumptions.

Keywords: HR; team leadership; staff management; international; global; professional services; law; legal; project

Ref: BHJOB3543_5892