At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver technical solutions and manage HR systems for a leading client in Cambridge.
- Company: Join a top-tier organisation using Workday as their core HR platform.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Be the Workday expert and make a real impact on HR technology.
- Qualifications: Strong Workday technical skills and experience in solution delivery.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 90000 £ per year.
Location: Cambridge, UK
Model: Hybrid (2 days on site weekly)
Salary: £60k to £90k (Depending on experience)
Workday Technical Consultant required for a leading client based in Cambridge. This role is responsible for delivering technical solutions across the People Systems landscape, managing the pipeline of technical change, and ensuring the effective operation of Workday and related HR applications. You'll combine strong Workday technical expertise with experience in solution delivery, service management, and system support.
Key responsibilities include managing incidents and service requests within agreed SLAs, maintaining system performance, security, and governance, and working closely with the Technical Solution Owner to deliver scalable solutions aligned with the wider People Systems architecture. The organisation uses Workday as its core HR platform, including HCM, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, Peakon, Learning, and VNDLY, alongside PageUp for recruitment. You'll oversee delivery, incident, and day-to-day service management, ensuring HR systems remain secure, reliable, and aligned with business objectives.
Key skills and responsibilities
- Act as the Workday technical expert, providing guidance on best practice configuration, development, and solution design.
- Lead the delivery of technical changes across the HR systems roadmap, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions.
- Manage Workday releases, development cycles, and service transitions into BAU support.
- Oversee 2nd/3rd line support, ensuring incidents and service requests are resolved within agreed SLAs.
- Drive system performance, security, governance, and adherence to ITIL, change management, and architectural standards.
- Build capability within the HR Solutions team through coaching and knowledge sharing.
- Manage third-party suppliers to ensure successful project delivery and technical expertise.
- Collaborate with IT, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, secure, and business-focused People Systems solutions.
Workday Technical Consultant - Cambridge employer: Harvey Nash IT Recruitment UK
As a leading national media organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee development and technological innovation. Located in the heart of Central London, our hybrid working model offers flexibility while ensuring collaboration and support among team members, making it an ideal environment for those looking to advance their careers in IT.
Contact Details:
Harvey Nash IT Recruitment UK Recruitment Team
