Associate Director HR Apps - Workday UK Payroll, Human Capital in London

Connect to your career at Deloitte. Join the world's leading HR and people transformation business and help create the Future of Work for major corporations. You'll develop trusted relationships with senior business stakeholders. As part of a practice that brings research and analytics expertise together with deep industry knowledge, you'll develop change programmes that are not only innovative, but deliver the most positive impact for all.

What brings us all together at Deloitte? We approach the thousands of decisions we make every day with certain values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.

If you have practical delivery experience of Workday implementations and are looking to develop your career in a market-leading HR transformation and technology consulting team, then this could be the role for you. Join a team which is recognised by industry analysts for our HR Transformation & Technology capability and by Workday for our deep implementation expertise. Our HCM Cloud Service Area provides Workday HCM solutions and services to large national and multi-national clients. This Practice is a growth area within Deloitte and owes much of its development to the exceptional global track record that has been established with an enviable client base. Workday is a significant player for Deloitte as one of our strategic alliance partners. We work closely together on an ongoing basis and are prepared to leverage these working relationships as needed to meet the client’s needs.

Our people bring a unique combination of business, functional and technical skills to the projects we deliver. We have many years of experience in dealing with full delivery lifecycles including front and back-office projects, from building reliable ROI models to product selection, customisation and integration.

• Have a strong understanding of and ability to design / architect Workday HCM solutions and the ability to produce broad business HR process design.
• Understand the change management effort required when enabling change (e.g., training, stakeholder management, role transitions, communications or organisational design).
• Develop specialist knowledge of Workday HCM modules.
• Play an active role in pre-sales and bid activities.
• Develop and own client relationships within selected industries.
• Understand the full range of professional services that can be offered by Deloitte and identify opportunities for cross-selling.
• Influence stakeholders and sponsors, demonstrating interpersonal excellence with all levels of seniority – from middle management to board level.
• Manage the adherence of all client deliverables to required legal and compliance standards.
• Lead a development area for the Workday HCM competency.
• Regularly attend Workday User Groups and Events.
• Develop and present thought leadership internally in Deloitte.
• Manage small to medium-sized teams and perform the associated people management tasks.

Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That’s what connects us. That’s what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we’ll make an impact that matters.

People are what powers enterprise. That’s why we need to focus on the human experience in an ever-changing, digital world. We help clients utilise technology to support their workforce, organisation, and HR Transformations.

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships).

You’ll be based in London with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely.

Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break? For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more.

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.