Workday HCM Lead

We're looking for an experienced Workday HCM Lead to play a key role in the support, optimisation and ongoing development of a large-scale Workday environment. This is a senior position combining hands-on configuration expertise with technical leadership, stakeholder engagement and team mentoring. Key Responsibilities * Provide SME expertise across Workday HCM modules including Core HCM, Organisations, Staffing Models, Compensation, Absence, Talent and Performance. * Lead the design, configuration and continuous improvement of Workday solutions. * Act as the escalation point for complex incidents and service issues. * Facilitate workshops and translate business requirements into functional solutions. * Provide technical leadership, assurance and mentoring to consultants and analysts. * Support testing, releases, enhancements and regulatory changes. * Engage with senior stakeholders and provide clear recommendations and guidance. Experience Required * Strong Workday HCM configuration experience. * Experience leading Workday implementations, support functions or optimisation programmes. * Excellent understanding of end-to-end HR processes. * Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills. * Experience mentoring or leading teams. * Knowledge of Workday integrations, reporting or payroll would be advantageous. What's on Offer * Hybrid working. * Excellent pension and benefits package. * Workday training and certification opportunities. * Long-term career progression within a growing enterprise applications function